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Which of the following is system software?

A) MS Paint B) MS Excel
C) MS Word D) MS Windows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) MS Windows

Explanation:

We know that, the collection of programs which performs specific tasks in a computer is called as software. Software in a computer is of two types. They are :

 

1. Aplication Software

2. System Software

 

System software is a computer program that performs the basic functionaility of a computer i.e, running a systems hardware and applications like loading programs, saving data, displaying, etc...

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Which one of the following elements is a transition element?

A) H B) As
C) Fe D) Sr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fe

Explanation:

In chemistry, the term transition metal has three possible meanings: The IUPAC definition defines a transition metal as "an element whose atom has a partially filled d sub-shell, or which can give rise to cations with an incomplete d sub-shell".

Any of the set of metallic elements occupying a central block (Groups IVB–VIII, IB, and IIB, or 4–12) in the periodic table, e.g. iron, manganese, chromium, and copper. Chemically they show variable valency and a strong tendency to form coordination compounds, and many of their compounds are coloured.

 

Here in the given options, only iron (Fe) is a transition metal since Strontium is an alkaline earth, arsenic is a metalloid, hydrogen is (normally) a diatomic gas.

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Identify the sentence in which an adverb clause is used.

A) Many of the team members were inexperienced players who were playing in their first championship game. B) Although rain was drenching the players the players still finished the game.
C) The game was played under the bright lights so that the players could see well enough to hit the ball. D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Although rain was drenching the players the players still finished the game.

Explanation:

'Although rain was drenching the players the players still finished the game' is the correct sentence in which an adverb clause is underlined. This adverb clause starts with a subordinating conjunction 'although' and contains a subject 'rain' and the verb is 'was drenching'. The adverb clause changes the verb 'finished' in the main clause.

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Q:

The Africa fund is for

A) helping the African States to control famine B) helping African sportsman
C) helping the front line states in their fights against apartheid D) controlling population growth in Africa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) helping the front line states in their fights against apartheid

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Which of the following country has re-elected as the member of the UNESCO's executive board?

A) Pakistan B) India
C) Myanmar D) Nepal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India

Explanation:

India was re-elected as member of executive board of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Executive board is UNESCO's top decision-making body. The election was held at 39th session of General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, France

 

UNESCO is UN association that helps safeguard historical and cultural sites around the world. It is special multi-nation organization, framed in 1945 and situated in France. It promotes literacy and sex education as well as improving gender equality in countries around world. The General Conference determines policies and main lines of work of organisation. Its duty is to set programmes and budget of UNESCO. It also elects members of executive board and appoints, every four years, director-general.

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Q:

What are rings in Windows NT?

Answer

Windows NT uses protection mechanism called rings provides by the process to implement separation between the user mode and kernel mode.

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What is the difference between Thermal Energy and Heat Energy?

Answer

Energy tranfer takes place either by means of Heat or Work only in Thermodynamics.


Heat :: Heat Energy is defined as Energy that can be transferred due to temperature change.


Whereas


Thermal Energy :: Thermal Energy is the Internal Energy stored in the system maintained at a certain Temperature.

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Q:

Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is observed on which of the following days?

A) 9th January B) 19th January
C) 9th February D) 19th February
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9th January

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