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Jatakas are the stories of

A) Buddha's life B) Buddha's previous lives
C) The lives of the future Buddhas D) Great saints of Buddhism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Buddha's previous lives

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In India, which festival coincide with the festivals of Songkran in Thailand, Thingyan in Myanmar and Aluth Avurudda in Sri Lanka ?

A) Guru Poornima B) Makar Sankranti
C) Holi D) Baisakhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Baisakhi

Explanation:

The harvest festival of Baisakhi popularly celebrated in North India coincides with the Songkran festival of Thailand, the Thingyan in Myanmar and the Aluth Avurudda in Sri Lanka. In all the latter three festivals, the coming of a New Year is the central theme and involves various indigenous ways of celebrations.

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As a supervisor for a wholesale market, what actions would you take to increase the profit?

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Applicant should answer that as a wholesaler; he/she would interview the suppliers of wholesale market and negotiate the prices, discounts, transportation arrangements, and credit terms. Oversee the distribution of merchandize to different outlets and maintain adequate stock levels. Establish a good rapport with suppliers and supervise the retail outlet markets to get a better knowledge of supply chain management.

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Which world organization uses commonly the letters UNCTAD instead of its whole name?

A) UN Conference on Trade And Development B) UN Conference on Trading And Deposits
C) UN Chambers on Trading And Development D) UN Conference on Trade And Downpayments
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) UN Conference on Trade And Development

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International Women's day is observed on

A) 3rd March B) 8th March
C) 27th March D) 15th march
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8th March

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Which of the following was most probably the first metal to be used in India?

A) copper B) Gold
C) Siver D) Iron
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) copper

Explanation:

The earliest historic evidences of use of metal are of Chalcolithic Age or Stone-Copper Age, which covered the period from 1800 - 800 BC. This period was by the use of Copper as well as stone.

 

Hence, the first metal to be used in India is Copper.

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The Hindustan Republican Association, Subsequently styled as the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association or Army (HSRA) was founded in 1924 by:

A) Bhagath Singh B) Chandra Shekhar Azad
C) Jogesh Chandra Chatterji D) Sachindra Sanyal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sachindra Sanyal

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What prevents food from entering the windpipe?

A) Epiglottis B) Pharynx
C) Trachea D) Larynx
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Epiglottis

Explanation:

Epiglottis is that prevents food from entering the windpipe. 

It is a cartilageous flap that flaps opens and closes when swallowing. When you swallow, the epiglottis flattens backward to cover the entrance to your larynx and prevent food from entering the lungs and windpipe. The epiglottis returns to its usual position after swallowing.

 

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