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Which line is an example of the poetic technique metonymy?

A) I’m martyr to a motion not my own B) These old bones live to learn her wanton ways
C) Let seed be grass, and grass turn into hay D) I swear she cast a shadow white as stone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) These old bones live to learn her wanton ways

Explanation:

Metonymy is a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept. Hence it occurs when a word is replaced by a word that has an obvious relation to itself.

 

In the given example of the text, the bones refer to the human being.

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Which one of the following is the highest gravity dam

A) Beas Dam B) Nangal Dam
C) Bhakra Dam D) Hirakud Dam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bhakra Dam

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What is the main component of biogas and natural gas?

A) Carbon dioxide B) Butane
C) Hydrogen Sulphide D) Methane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Methane

Explanation:

Methane is the main component of biogas and natural gas.

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Point out the error, if any, in the while loop.

main()

{

  int i = 1;

  while ()

  {

     printf ( "%d", i++);

     if (i >10) 

     break ;

   }

}

Answer

The condition in the while loop is a must.

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In 1933 congress repealed prohibition with the

A) 21st Amendment B) 20th Amendment
C) 19th Amendment D) 18th Amendment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21st Amendment

Explanation:

In 1933, Congress repealed prohibition with the 21st amendment. At it’s heart, the scopes trial was a clash between religion and science. Nativists were opposed to immigration because they feared that immigration would be a damage to America’s traditions and that it would result in a loss of jobs.

The Prohibition Era in United States history lasted from 1919 to 1933. It was defined by a complete prohibition of the manufacturing, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the United States.

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Which one of the following cities was not included in the list of smart cities in India?

A) Silvassa B) Jorhat
C) Itanagar D) Kavaratti
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jorhat

Explanation:

Silvassa is in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.Kavarati is capital of Lakshadweep. Itanagar is capital of Arunachal PradeshThese three were originally included in smart city list.Assam government has sent a proposal for Jorhat to be included in smart city list. But it has not yet been included.

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Which of the following polysaccharides contains a modified monosaccharide?

A) starch B) chitin
C) glycogen D) cellulose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) chitin

Explanation:

Many carbohydrates contain one or more modified monosaccharide units that have had one or more groups replaced or removed.

 

Chitin is one of many naturally occurring polymers. It is one of the most abundant natural materials in the world. Over time it is bio-degradable in the natural environment. Its breakdown may be catalyzed by enzymes called chitinases, secreted by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, and produced by some plants.

 

Chitin is composed of repeating units of N-acetylglucosamine, a nitrogen-containing form of glucose.

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Who among the following noble prize winners experimented his first experiment in Secunderababd ?

A) Ronald Ross B) Robert Coach
C) Alexander Fleming D) Hans Adolf Jets
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ronald Ross

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