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What was the unique about the way in which these three Indian states slipped into British hands - Satara in 1848, Jhansi in 1853 and Nagpur in 1854?

Answer

Because of the Doctrine of Lapse; if Hindu rulers did not have direct natural heirs, the British would impose their rule.

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Can RC circuit be used as clock source for 8085?

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Yes, it can be used, if an accurate clock frequency  is not required. also the component cost is low compared to LC or Crystal.

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Where is the headquaer of Ammesty International

A) New York B) London
C) Paris D) Geneva
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) London

Explanation:
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One who believes in fate

A) Evitalist B) Fatalist
C) Believer D) Futurist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Fatalist

Explanation:

One who believes in fate or luck is caled as Fatalist or determinist.

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Which one of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?

A) It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there. B) It contains one large cave.
C) It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana. D) It is associated with the Pashupata sect.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It contains one large cave.

Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. The name Ardhanarishvara (famous statue of Elephanta) means the Lord Who is half woman, Ardhanarishvara is also known by other names. The Gupta-era writer Pushpadanta in his Mahimnastava refers to form as dehardhaghatana. Utpala, commenting on the Brihat Samhita, calls this form Ardha-gaurishvara, the Vishnudharmottara Purana simply calls this form Gaurishvara.Buddhist caves in Elephants and the caves built by the followers of Pashupata cult (a Shaivite Hinduschool).The island and its resident caves received the name 'Elephanta' from Portuguese invaders after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island.

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Where is Mount Abu located?

A) Gujarat B) Haryana
C) Rajasthan D) Jharkand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rajasthan

Explanation:

Mount Abu is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan state in western India.

 

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Project Management - Introduction

What is a Project? What are its Characteristics?

Answer

A Project is a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.


Characteristics:


1.Temporary 


    Temporary means that every project has a definite beginning and a definite end.


2. Unique Products, Services or Results


   Uniqueness is an important characteristic of project deliverables. For example, many thousands of office buildings have been developed, but each individual facility is unique - different owner, different design, different location, different contractors, and so on.


3. Progressive Elaboration


   Progressive elaboration means developing in steps, and continuing by increments . For example, the project scope will be broadly described early in the project and made more explicit and detailed as the project team develops a better and more complete understanding of the objectives and deliverables.

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Who is the founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL)?

A) N. Srinivasan B) Samir Modi
C) Rajeev Shukla D) Lalit Modi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lalit Modi

Explanation:

The founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is Lalit Modi.

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