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Who claimed Brazil for Portugal?

A) Vasco da Gama	B) Ferdinand Magellan
C) Pedro Cabral	D) None of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pedro Cabral

Explanation:

In April 1500, Brazil was claimed by Portugal on the arrival of the Portuguese fleet commanded by Pedro Alvares Cabral.

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0 1928

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Which one of the following is not a change brought about by the Indian Independence Act of 1947?

A) The Government of India Act, 1935 was amended to provide an interim Constitution	B) India ceased to be a dependency
C) The Crown was the source ofauthority till new Constitution was framed	D) The Governor General was the constitutional head of Indian Dominion

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India ceased to be a dependency

Explanation:

Provisions of the Indian Independence Act, 1947. There were six primary provisions in the ‘Indian Independence Act’ 1947.

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1 1928

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For which one of the following does the centre of mass lie outside the body?

A) A fountain pen	B) A cricket ball
C) A ring	D) A book

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A ring

Explanation:

For balancing the weight of ring, you need to put your finger or any solid object inside the ring so that you will be able to sustain their own weight because they are not able to sustain their own weight.so its centre of mass lies outside the body.

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0 1927

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Where is the Cathedral of Notre Dame located?

A) London	B) Rome
C) Genoa	D) Paris

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Paris

Explanation:

The Cathedral of Notre Dame is located in paris(France) . It was one of the earliest French Cathedrals to be built in the Gothic style. It was built between A.D 1163 and AD 1270. About the 12th century, a new style- the Gothic -was developed in France.

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1 1927

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige

A) Egotist	B) Imposter
C) Parvenu	D) Scullery

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Parvenu

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0 1927

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The teacher said to the student, "Have you brought your lunch?"

A) The student was asked by the teacher about bringing his lunch.	B) The teacher asked the student if he would be bringing his lunch.
C) The teacher asked the student if he had brought his lunch.	D) The teacher asked the student if he has brought his lunch.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The teacher asked the student if he had brought his lunch.

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0 1927

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The movie critic wrote a sarcastic review.

A) A sarcastic review is written by the movie critic.	B) A review which is sarcastic was written by the movie critic.
C) A review which is sarcastic is written by the movie critic.	D) A sarcastic review was written by the movie critic.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A sarcastic review was written by the movie critic.

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0 1927

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Meek

A) Quiet	B) Moderate
C) Assertive	D) Humble

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