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The speed of a boat when travelling downstream is 32 km/h, whereas when travelling upstream it is 28 km/h. What is the speed of the boat in still water?

A) 27 km/h B) 29 km/h
C) 31 km/h D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Ans.  Suppose the speed of boat in still water is x km/h and speed of stream is y km/h

Speedof boat in downstream = (x + y) km/h x+ y = 32 …(i) 

Speed of boat in upstream = (x – y) km/h

x – y = 28 …(ii)

Add. Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get 2x = 60

x = 30 km/h

 

 

 

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Q:

Largest sea in the world

A) Mediterranean sea B) Philippine sea
C) Black sea D) Red sea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Philippine sea

Explanation:

Largest sea in the world is Philippine sea.

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Which of the following civilization is associated with 'Achaemenid Empire'?

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

Explanation:

In the middle of the 6th centuryB.C, a powerful empire was established in Iran this empire which lasted over two centuries is known as the Achaemenid Empire. The founder of this Empire was Cyrus with his capital at pasargadae. In 539 B.C, cyrus defeated the Babylonians and extended his empire over a vast territory up to Asia Miner. His successor was Darius I (522-486 B.C).

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Q:

The cotton gin was an important invention because

Answer

Cotton Gin was invented by Eli Whitney in 1793, which is used to separate cotton seeds from cotton fiber.


 


Hence, it was an important invention because it dramatically reduced the amount of time it took to separate cotton seeds from cotton fiber.

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Q:

Work done in a free expansion process is

A) Minimun B) 0
C) Maximum D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0

Explanation:

No work done as there is no external external pressure in free expansion. 

 

Hence, Work done in a free expansion process is Zero.

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Which of the following is a compound machine?

A) Screw B) Knife
C) Bicycle D) Ramp
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bicycle

Explanation:

Bicycle is a compound machine in the above given options. A compound machine is a machine that is formed by two or more simple machines.

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Which is the oldest modern university in the world?

Answer

Bologna University , founded in 1088 CE

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Lime mortar is generally made with

A) Hydraulic lime B) Quick lime
C) Fat lime D) Plain lime
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hydraulic lime

Explanation:

Lime mortar is generally made with Hydraulic lime.

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