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Q:

Sub-prime crisis' is a term associated with which one of the following events?

A) Economic recession B) Political instability
C) Structural adjustment programmes D) Growing social inequality
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Economic recession

Explanation:

The United States subprime mortgage crisis was a nationwide financial crisis, occurring between 2007 and 2010, that contributed to the U.S. recession of December 2007 –June 2009.It was triggered by a large decline in home prices after the collapse of a housing bubble, leading to mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures and the devaluation of housing-related securities.

 

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1 1970
Q:

Which one of the following is most sensitive to environmental change?

A) Amphibian B) Reptile
C) Mammal D) Insect
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Amphibian

Explanation:

Amphibians are one of the most sensitive groups to change, whether that is caused by habitat loss, invasive species, disease, trade or climate change. Their sensitivity to environmental threats has been generally linked to the observation that amphibians are characterized by a rather permeable skin. Given their complex life cycles and other traits, amphibians are often recognized as indicators of ecosystem health.

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Filed Under: General Science
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2 1970
Q:

The renal corpuscle is made up of

A) Bowman's capsule B) Glomerulus
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

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3 1969
Q:

Bacteria and archaea are similar in which of the following?

A) Plasma membrane ester linkage B) Possessing prokaryotic cells
C) Peptidoglycan cell walls D) Methionine as the start signal for protein synthesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Possessing prokaryotic cells

Explanation:

Bacteria and archaea are similar in possessing prokaryotic cells.

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2 1969
Q:

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
I will keep your secret.

A) Keeping of your secret will be done by me. B) I will be keeping the secret of you.
C) Your secret would be kept by me. D) Your secret I will be keeping.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Your secret would be kept by me.

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0 1969
Q:

Synthetic detergents are prepared from

A) potassium salts of higher fatty­acids B) sodium salts of higher fatty­acids
C) hydrocarbons of petroleum D) glycerides
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) hydrocarbons of petroleum

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Filed Under: Chemistry
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1 1969
Q:

Chandragupta Maurya was an ardent follower of __________.

A) Sikhism B) Jainism
C) Buddhism D) Jewism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jainism

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Filed Under: Indian History
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1 1969
Q:

Who was the first Bengal Governor General of India?

A) Warren Hastings B) Lord Canning
C) William Bentick D) Lord Dalhousie
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Warren Hastings

Explanation:

The first Bengal Governor General of India was Warren Hastings.

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2 1969