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Buddha means

A) the enlightened one B) the religious preacher
C) the genius D) the powerful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the enlightened one

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When the European union formed nations began to?

A) eliminate their home governments. B) abolish many geographic boundaries.
C) create one unified education system. D) cooperate on law enforcement.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) cooperate on law enforcement.

Explanation:

When the European union formed nations began to cooperate on law enforcement. The European Union is set up with the aim of ending the frequent and bloody wars between neighbours, which culminated in the Second World War.

 

As of 1950, the European Coal and Steel Community begins to unite European countries economically and politically in order to secure lasting peace. The six founding countries are Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The 1950s are dominated by a cold war between east and west.

 

The historical roots of the European Union lie in the Second World War. Europeans are determined to prevent such killing and destruction from ever happening again.

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Q:

Give examples for 8/16/32 bit Microprocessor?

Answer

8-bit processor - 8085/Z80/6800;


16-bit processor - 8086/68000/Z8000;


32-bit processor - 80386/80486

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Q:

Indus Valley Civilization is called the protohistoric civilization because its people knew 

A) art B) writing
C) copper D) pottery
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) writing

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Q:

The oldest known organic compound is

A) Urea B) Methane
C) Acetic acid D) Benzene
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Acetic acid

Explanation:

In the form of vinegar, acetic acid is known from very early times. It is got by oxidation of fermented liquors (10-15%, alcohol) by air under the influence of a bacteria called 'mycoderma acetic'

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A system of writing evolved by Sumerians is known as ______

A) Pictograms B) Cuneiform
C) Hieroglyphic D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cuneiform

Explanation:

The Sumerians were the first to evolve a proper system of writing called cuneiform. The script is wedge-shaped. Henry Rawlinson a British officer, deciphered the cuneiform script. He discovered by chance an inscription known as the behistun inscription. Relentless work of almost 12 years by Henry Rawlinson on this inscription, he managed to decipher the cuneiform script.

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YUVA - a skill development programme under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, an initiative of ____.

A) Delhi Police B) Border Security Force
C) Central Industrial Security Forces D) Maharashtra Police
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Delhi Police

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Entrepreneurship as a theory of business was propounded by

A) Thomas A. Coleman B) Joseph A. Schumpeter
C) Adam Smith D) Douglas McGregor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Joseph A. Schumpeter

Explanation:

Entrepreneurship as a theory of business was propounded by Joseph. A. Schumpeter.

 

Schumpeter’s Innovation Theory of Profit :


Definition:  The Innovation Theory of Profit was proposed by Joseph. A. Schumpeter, who believed that an entrepreneur can earn economic profits by introducing successful innovations.

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