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Which city has been named as the world's most liveable city for the seventh year in a row by The Economist in its Global Liveability Report ?

A) Hyderabad B) Vienna
C) Melbourne D) New Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Melbourne

Explanation:
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The ancient goal of astrology was to 

A) make a more accurate model of the universe B) predict human events
C) understand the origin of Earth D) predict the passing of the seasons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) predict human events

Explanation:

The ancient goal of astrology was to predict human events.

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What is the Purpose of a Project Charter?

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1. Project Charter refers to a statement of objectives in a project.


 
2. It provides a preliminary delineation of roles and responsibilities, outlines the project objectives, identifies the main stakeholders, and defines the authority of the project manager.


 
3. It serves as a reference of authority for the future of the project. The terms of reference are usually part of the project charter.

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Which of the following does NOT describe a musical motive?

A) A melodic or rhythmic fragment. B) The reason for playing softly.
C) A short musical idea. D) The basis for development in a musical piece.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The reason for playing softly.

Explanation:

"The reason for playing softly" is not a motive. Motives are the building blocks for large forms composed during the common practice period and, for some, beyond. Composers who used motives would include Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn and Brahms.

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Whose teachings did the pilgrims follow?

Answer

The pilgrims follow John Calvin's teachings.

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Phosphorescence is a phenomenon associated with which algal division?

A) Dinoflagellates B) Brown algae
C) Red algae D) Euglenophytes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Euglenophytes

Explanation:

Phosphorescence is a phenomenon associated with an algal division called euglenophytes. 

 

Phosphorescence is a phenomenon when an object is capable of releasing photons of light at a longer wavelength in response to absorbing light of a shorter wavelength. The object releasing the light only releases the light after some time has passed since it absorbed the light of a short wavelength.

 

Euglenophytes are single-celled plant-like protists that have no cell wall.

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What process accounts for species diversity?

A) Predation B) Mitosis
C) Symbiosis D) Meiosis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Meiosis

Explanation:

The process accounts for species diversity is Meiosis. Meiosis is termed as a specialized cell division which reduces chromosomes number by half and then creates for haploid cells.

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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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