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Q: Which mirror is used as rear view mirror in vehicles? 6905 0

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    Concave
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    Plane
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    Convex
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    Any of the above
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Answer : 3. "Convex"
Explanation :

Answer: C) Convex Explanation: Convex mirror is used as rear view mirror in vehicles. Because the image is smaller, more image can fit onto the mirror, so a convex mirror provides for a larger field of view than a plane mirror. This is why they are useful.

Q: The shadow zone exists because 2261 0

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Explanation :

The shadow zone is the area of the earth from angular distances of 104 to 140 degrees from a given earthquake that does not receive any direct P waves. The shadow zone results from S waves being stopped entirely by the liquid core and P waves being bent (refracted) by the liquid core. There are two types of Shadow zones: one for P waves and one for S waves.   P wave shadows between 104-140 degree, both sides; S wave shadow from 105 of one side to 105 of the other.

Q: Which statement is true of the 1950s? 3486 0

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    US central bank regulations prevented it from doing so.
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    European currencies were only convertible for non-residents before 1958.
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    Some Americans were accused of being Communist agents.
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    All of the above
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Answer : 3. "Some Americans were accused of being Communist agents."
Explanation :

Answer: C) Some Americans were accused of being Communist agents. Explanation:

Q: The Ajanta painting belongs to which period ? 5763 4

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    Harappan period
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    Gupta period
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    Buddhist period
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    Mauryan period
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Answer : 2. "Gupta period"
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Answer: B) Gupta period Explanation:

Q: I have legs, but i cannot walk. Who am I? 1864 0

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    Dragon flies
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    Prawns
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    House flies
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    All of the above
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Answer : 1. "Dragon flies"
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Answer: A) Dragon flies Explanation: Dragon flies have legs but they cannot walk.

Q: Air in the pleural cavity is called a pneumothorax. 2056 0

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    TRUE
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    FALSE Answer & Explanation Answer:
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Answer : 1. "TRUE"
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Answer: A) TRUE Explanation: Air or gas can build up in the pleural space and when this happens, it's called a pneumothorax. Hence the given statement is TRUE.

Q: Which of these is not a simple machine? 2967 1

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    a pair of scissors
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    a lever
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    a ramp
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    the pulley
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Answer : 1. "a pair of scissors"
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Answer: A) a pair of scissors Explanation: Any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force are called simple machines. There are 6 basic simple machines; the lever, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, the pulley, and the screw. Several of these simple machines are related to each other. But, each has a specific purpose in the world of doing work.

Q: A separate Governor for Bengal to be appointed under the act? 1913 0

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    Pitts India Act of 1784
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    Charter Act of 1793
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    Charter Act of 1733
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    Charter Act of 1753
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Answer : 4. "Charter Act of 1753"

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