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Which of the following statements about the usage of the term ‘barbarian’ is/are correct?

1. It is derived from the Greek word ‘barbaros’ which means anon-Greek.

2. Romans used the term for the Germanic tribes, the Gauls and the Huns.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

The ancient Greek word “bárbaros,” from which it derives, meant “babbler,”.In the Greek ear, speakers of a foreign tongue made unintelligible sounds (“bar bar bar”). Similar words exist in other Indo-European languages, including the Sanskrit “barbara,” which means “stammering.”The word “barbarian” originated in ancient Greece and was initially used to describe all non-Greek-speaking peoples, including Persians, Egyptians, Medes and Phoenicians.

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A computer consists of

A) motherboard B) hard disk drive
C) central processing unit D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

A computer system consists of a computer case, a power supply unit, a motherboard, a central processing unit (CPU), main memory, and a hard disk drive.

Input devices include a keyboard, mouse, microphone, video camera, and image scanner.

Output devices include a monitor, speakers, and a printer.

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Which of the following has no Skeleton at all?

A) Star fish B) Sponge
C) Jelly fish D) Silver fish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jelly fish

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Q:

Which article of the Constitution of India relates to Uniform Civil Code?

 

A) 41 B) 42
C) 43 D) 44
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 44

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Zojila Pass connects which of the following two pairs?

 

A) Srinagar and Leh B) Kalimpong and Lhasa  
C) Chamba and Spiti   D) Arunachal Pradesh and Lhasa  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Srinagar and Leh

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We obtain average _____________ by dividing the total energy consumed by the total time taken.

 

A) force B) power
C) torque D) momentum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) power

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‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ aims to achieve an Open Defecation Free (ODF) India by which date?

 

A) 2 October, 2020 B) 2 October, 2018
C) 2 October, 2019 D) 2 October, 2022
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2 October, 2019

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Who is the principal spokesman of the Lok Sabha?

 

A) Prime Minister of India B) Finance Minister of India
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha D) Nominated Member of Lok Sabha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Speaker of Lok Sabha

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