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What was the unique about the way in which these three Indian states slipped into British hands - Satara in 1848, Jhansi in 1853 and Nagpur in 1854?

Answer

Because of the Doctrine of Lapse; if Hindu rulers did not have direct natural heirs, the British would impose their rule.

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3 2010
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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

 

One minute they're all sweet (but) caring and the next minute they stab you in the back.

 

A) if B) and
C) only D) nor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) and

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Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 2010
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Which of the following is a characteristic of all minerals?

A) Crystalline solids B) Minerals are inorganic
C) All minerals are formed in a natural process D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

Common properties of Minerals are :

 

1. All minerals are formed in a natural process.

2. Minerals are inorganic

3. Minerals are crystalline solids.

4. Every mineral is an element or compound with a definite chemical composition.

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3 2009
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Which one of the following statements about Buddhist Stupas in India is not correct?

A) Ashoka played an important role in popularizing the Stupa cult. B) They were repositories of relics of Buddha and other monks.
C) They were located in rural areas. D) They were located close to trade routes.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) They were located in rural areas.

Explanation:

A stupa is a mound-like or hemispherical structure containing relics that is used as a place of meditation.Buddhist sources claim that during the 3rd century BCE, the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka the Great ordered these eight stupas to be opened, further distributed the relics of the Buddha into 84,000 portions, and had stupas built over them all over the expanding Buddhist world.They were located on trade routes in order to propagate Buddhism.However, there were no evidence of them being located in rural areas.

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Filed Under: Indian History
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2 2008
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When setting up a Google AdWords Account, why should you choose your currency and time zone carefully?

Answer

These can not be edited once the account is set up.

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0 2007
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Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

A) ALU B) Disc
C) Projector D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Disc

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3 2007
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A proton is identical to _____.

A) the nucleus of helium B) the nucleus of a hydrogen atom
C) an alpha-particle D) a beta particle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a beta particle

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Filed Under: Chemistry
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3 2007
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Lime is sometimes applied to soil in order to

A) increase the acidity of the soil B) make the soil more porous
C) restore nitrates to the soil D) increase the alkalinity of the soil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) increase the alkalinity of the soil

Explanation:

Lime is sometimes applied to soil in order to increase the acidity of the soil.

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Filed Under: Chemistry
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0 2006