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Which of these is an example of personification?

A) The moon smiled at me B) This shirt is as white as snow
C) Water is as hot as sun D) It is like a soft butter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The moon smiled at me

Explanation:

"The moon smiled at me" is the example of personification in the given options.

 

Personification is a technique in which we give objects human traits like emotions, gestures, speech,... by using metaphor. 

Here moon is an object which cannot smile but using metaphor sense, we gave that sense to it.

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PCP is more commonly known as

A) Acid B) Angel dust
C) Ecstasy D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Angel dust

Explanation:

Phencyclidine (PCP) is a drug used for its mind-altering effects. It is also known as Angel dust. As a recreational drug, it is typically smoked, but may be taken by mouth, snorted, or injected. It may also be mixed with cannabis or tobacco.

 

Causes and Effects ::

 

* PCP may cause hallucinations, distorted perceptions of sounds, and violent behavior.

* Its effects include seizures, coma, addiction, and an increased risk of suicide.

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Q:

Of outstanding significance

A) Ominous B) Monumental
C) Evident D) Rational
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Monumental

Explanation:

The one word substitution for Of outstanding significance is monumental which has a meaning of great in importance, in size or any such characteristic.

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Q:

What is meant by Take Over ?

Answer

In business, a takeover is the purchase of one company by another.

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Q:

In which year Bartholomew Diaz reached Cape of Good Hope ?

A) 1480 B) 1487
C) 1495 D) 1500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1487

Explanation:

Bartholomew Diaz reached the point in 1487, which the Portuguese named Cape of Good Hope (the southern most point of Africa).

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Which lenses should be used to correct the defect of astigmatism?

A) Convex lens B) Bifocal lens
C) Concave lens D) Cylindrical lens
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cylindrical lens

Explanation:

Astigmatism is a common vision condition that causes blurred vision. It occurs when the cornea is irregularly shaped or sometimes because of the curvature of the lens inside the eye.

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Q:

In a confederal system of government, power is

A) with States B) with Central
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) with States

Explanation:

Government can be classified in three manners:

(1) who participates,

(2) geographic distribution of power, and

(3) legislative/executive relationship.

 

Who can participate is generally broken down into two forms of government,

democracy or dictatorship

 

While the legislative/executive relationship is broken down into

presidential or parliamentary

 

The geographic distribution of power is broken down into unitary, federal, and confederation (confederal).


Confederal System of Government ::

A system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government.

 

Today, no nation follows a confederal system. Organizations, like the European Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States, are based on the ideas of a confederal system. Several nations make up these organizations, but they still retain the majority of their independence.

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Who is the winner of the prestigious Goldman Environment Prize called the Green Nobel for 2014?

Answer

Ramesh Agrawal

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