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What is the primary purpose of most constitutions?

A) to provide a substitute for government B) to define and limit government power
C) to give the government absolute power D) to define a moral code for people to follow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to define and limit government power

Explanation:

There are many reasons why a constitution is needed. One of the primary purposes is to define and limit power of the government.

It gives the structures for the functioning of the country such as courts and parliament and limits the power.

e.g. to imprison without trial for the government.

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When was Barb Wire patented

A) 1898 B) 1868
C) 1874 D) 1866
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1874

Explanation:

Joseph F. Glidden - Father of Barbed Wire.

      • Glidden was born in New York in 1812. He invented Barbed Wire in 1873 and was granted the patent on Nov. 24, 1874. After a three year battle over the patent, which he eventually won received a patent for the modern invention in 1874 after he made his own modifications to previous versions.
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Which of the following Pratyahara king took the title of 'Pramana'?

A) Mihirbhoj B) Watsaraj  
C) Ram Bhoj D) Nagabhata II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mihirbhoj

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Climate of a place is dependent on several factors. Which of the followin is the most significant?

A) Distance from sea B) Direction of winds
C) Latitude D) Ocean curents
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Latitude

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Which is not a topography produced by volcanocity

A) Cones B) Crater
C) Caldera D) Cirque
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cirque

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The only known ruler in the history of india to have fixed the prices of different commodities, rigidly enforced quality control and ensured easy availability of essential commodities was

A) lltutmish B) Alauddin Khalji
C) Raziya D) Gayasuddin Tughluq
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alauddin Khalji

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What is another name for energy of motion?

A) Motional energy B) Potential energy
C) Kinetic energy D) Rotational energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kinetic energy

Explanation:

Every object has two typea of energies. They are ::

Potential energy

Kinetic energy

 

If the object is in motion, then it has Kinetic energy (KE). Potential energy (PE) is energy that is "stored" because of the position and/or arrangement of the object.

 

Hence, another name for energy of motion is called Kinetic energy.

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Which is the first talkie film

Answer

The Jazz Singer in 1927

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