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Student specific scholarships are awarded to students who

A) have impressive academic achievements B) are members of a certain group
C) have impressive athletic accomplishments D) demonstrates a specific skill
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) have impressive academic achievements

Explanation:

A scholarship is an award of financial aid that helps students to continue their studies further by a popular donor or from the scheme of the government. Student specific scholarships are awarded to students who have impressive academic achievements.

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'Sphinx' is associated with which of the following civilizations?

A) Egyptian Civilization B) Arab Civilization
C) Chinese Civilization D) Roman Civilization
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Egyptian Civilization

Explanation:

The 'sphinx' is a mythological animal with the body of a lion and the head of man. Each Sphinx was carved out of a single solid stone.

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Lala lajapathi rai is the author of the book

A) India Divided B) Hind Swaraj
C) Unhappy India D) Mother India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Unhappy India

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Who of the following is not a recepient of 2011 Nobel Peace prize

A) Hu Jintao B) Leymah Gbowee
C) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf D) Tawakkol Karman
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hu Jintao

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What is the purpose of the sigmoid colon?

Answer

Sigmoid colon or pelvic colon is a curved, S-shaped portion of the large intestine which is closest to the rectum and anus.


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* It helps to transports fecal matter from the descending colon to the rectum and anus.


 


* It is the final segment of the colon.

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Q:

Elephant festival is celebrated in which city?

A) Jaipur B) Bangalore
C) Mizoram D) Dispur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Jaipur

Explanation:

Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India. It is held on the day of Holi festival, usually in the month of March. The festival features Elephant polo and Elephant Dance.

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Which among the following countries , occupies the largest chunk of the Sunderbans Delta?

A) Bangladesh B) Burma
C) India D) Thailand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bangladesh

Explanation:

Sunderbans is the name given to the dense impenetrable  tidal/ mangrove forest of Ganges-Brahmaputra delta because of abundant sundari trees found here.

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When was the demand for a separate Telangana hit a turning point on?

Answer

The demand for a seperate Telangana hit a turning point on December 16,2010 when around 12-15 lakh attended the 'Telangana Maha Garjana' at Warangal in Andhra pradesh. The rally ste off a chain of events that culminated in the Centre agreeing to form a Telangana state.

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