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Which one of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?

A) It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there. B) It contains one large cave.
C) It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana. D) It is associated with the Pashupata sect.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It contains one large cave.

Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. The name Ardhanarishvara (famous statue of Elephanta) means the Lord Who is half woman, Ardhanarishvara is also known by other names. The Gupta-era writer Pushpadanta in his Mahimnastava refers to form as dehardhaghatana. Utpala, commenting on the Brihat Samhita, calls this form Ardha-gaurishvara, the Vishnudharmottara Purana simply calls this form Gaurishvara.Buddhist caves in Elephants and the caves built by the followers of Pashupata cult (a Shaivite Hinduschool).The island and its resident caves received the name 'Elephanta' from Portuguese invaders after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island.

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How long is your TABC certification valid?

A) 1 year B) 2 years
C) 4 years D) 6 months
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 years

Explanation:

TABC stands for Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulates the sales, taxation, production, trade, and advertising of alcoholic beverages in Texas. Alcohol Seller/server Training regulated by this regulatory body is also called TABC Certification. It makes the rules the rest of us have to follow, and if you want to get a job serving alcohol in Texas, getting TABC certified is your first step.

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Which activity is accomplished using the genetic code?

A) mutation B) DNA can be made into mRNA
C) DNA formation D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) DNA can be made into mRNA

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Which equation is an example of a synthesis reaction?

A) 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O B) Na + Cl → NaCl
C) HA + BOH → H2O + BA D) NaCl + AgNO3 → NaNO3 + AgCl
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Na + Cl → NaCl

Explanation:

When two or more chemical species combine to form a single product, the reaction is said to be synthesis reaction. It is also called as Direct Combination reaction.

 

Here in the given options, Sodium (Na) combines with Chlorine (Cl) to form a more complex single product Sodium Chloride (NaCl).

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The impression of an image persists on the retina for about _________ of a second.

A) 1/10th B) 1/8th
C) 1/16th D) 1/5th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/16th

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Climatology is a subspecialty of

A) meteorology B) environmental science
C) oceanography D) marine biology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) environmental science

Explanation:

Climatology is a study of climate which is subspecialty of environmental science studies.

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Gestalt psychology attempted to discover

A) the overall patterns of perceptions and thoughts B) the unconscious motivations for human functioning
C) how the mind helped people adapt to the world D) the basic building blocks of consciousness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the overall patterns of perceptions and thoughts

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What is the name of the new planet that NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) found?

A) HD21749b B) D21749b
C) H21749b D) 21749b
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) HD21749b

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