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Who was the first indian ruler to apply the western methods to his administration?

A) Haider Ali B) Tipu Sultan
C) Murshid Quil Khan D) Malhar Rao Holkar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tipu Sultan

Explanation:

Tipu Sultan was the first indian ruler to apply the western methods to his administration. Sultan Fateh Ali Sahab Tipu, also known as the Tipu Sahib, was a ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. He was the eldest son of Sultan Hyder Ali of Mysore.

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Tipu Sultan introduced a number of administrative innovations during his rule, including his coinage, a new Mauludi lunisolar calendar, and a new land revenue system which initiated the growth of the Mysore silk industry.

He was one of the few South Indian kings to provide stiff resistance to British imperialism, along with Hyder Ali. He is applauded as a ruler who fought against British colonialism. Similarly he has been a controversial figure and criticized for his atrocities against Hindus, Christians, and Mappla Muslims.

 

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Which of the following statements are CORRECT?

 

I. Oxides of metals are generally basic.

II. Oxides of non-metals are generally acidic.

III. Non-metals are generally electro positive.

 

A) Only I and II B) Only I and III
C) Only II and III D) All I, II and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only I and II

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Which of the following is NOT a feature found in almost every cell ?

 

A) Cell wall B) Plasma membrane
C) Nucleus   D) Cytoplasm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cell wall

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Which one of the following is not true about the powers of the Supreme Court?

 

A) The Supreme Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction in inter-governmental disputes. B) B.The Supreme Court has advisory jurisdiction on a question of law or fact which may be referred to it by the President of India.
C) The Supreme Court has the power to review its own judgment or order. D) The Supreme Court has the exclusive power to issue writs to protect the fundamental rights of the people.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The Supreme Court has the exclusive power to issue writs to protect the fundamental rights of the people.

Explanation:

The High Courts has similar power under the Article 226 of the Constitution. The high courts can also issue writs to protect the Fundamental Rights of the people.

 

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The movement of water molecules through the plasma membrane is called ______.

 

A) Osmosis B) Sedimentation
C) Precipitation D) Transpiration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Osmosis

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Which ' water Body ' separates Andaman and Nicobar Islands

A) 10 Degree Channel B) 11 Degree Channel
C) Andaman sea D) Bay of Bengal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 Degree Channel

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Which  of  the  following  substances  cause temporary hardness in water?

1. Mg(HCO3)2

2. Ca(HCO3)2

3. CaCl2

4. MgSO4

A) 3 and 4 B) 2and 3
C) 1 and 4 D) 1 and 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 and 2

Explanation:

There are two types of water hardness: temporary and permanent hardness. Temporary hardness is due to the presence of calcium hydrogen carbonate Ca(HCO3)2(aq) and magnesium hydrogen carbonate Mg(HCO3)2(aq).

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The relative density of a substance is the ____.

 

A) ratio of its density to the density of water B) ratio of the density of water to its density
C) product of the density of water to its density D) ratio of the volume of water to its volume
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ratio of its density to the density of water

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