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Explain the meaning of mutex.

Answer

Mutex is the short form for ‘Mutual Exclusion object’. A mutex allows multiple threads for sharing the same resource. The resource can be file. A mutex with a unique name is created at the time of starting a program. A mutex must be locked from other threads, when any thread that needs the resource. When the data is no longer used / needed, the mutex is set to unlock.

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Which of the following is used to preserve specimens in the biology laboratory?

A) Phenol B) Benzaldehyde
C) Formaldehyde D) Acetic acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Formaldehyde

Explanation:

A 40% solution of Formaldehyde known as Formalin is used in the preservation of biological specimens because of its hardening action on proteins. 

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Name the India's highest award which is given to a civilian

A) Bharat Ratna B) Param Vir Chakra
C) National Film Award D) Jananpeth Award
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bharat Ratna

Explanation:
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Government launches NEW INDIA initiative with which company ?

A) IBM B) BSNL
C) GOOGLE D) Microsoft
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) GOOGLE

Explanation:

In keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'New India', Google India and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) announced a set of initiatives aimed at empowering citizens and creating abundant oppurtunities for all.

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Friction can be reduced by changing from

A) Static to Dynamic B) Rolling to Sliding
C) Dynamic to Static D) Sliding to Rolling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sliding to Rolling

Explanation:

Any object rolls when there is no friction. So, Sliding to Rolling is correct.

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Which among the following is not correctly matched pair?

A) Pakistan- Field Hockey B) China- Table Tennis
C) USA- Baseball D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of the above

Explanation:

In all the given options, the countries are correctly matched with their National games.

 

USA - Baseball


Pakistan - Field Hockey


China - Table Tennis.

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The "curse of dimensionality" relates to which problem of using operational data for BI reporting?

A) Dirty data B) Inconsistent data
C) Too much data D) Non-integrated data
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Too much data

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Excise duty is a tax levied on the

A) Export of goods B) Import of goods
C) sale of goods D) Production of goods
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Production of goods

Explanation:

An excise or excise tax or excise duty is a type of tax charged on goods produced within the country (as opposed to customs duties, charged on goods from outside the country). It is a tax on the production of a good. This tax is now known as the Central Value Added Tax (CENVAT).

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