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Q:

Which river is called the 'lifeline of European trade'?

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    Tames
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    Rhine
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    Volga
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    Senea
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Answer : 2. "Rhine"
Explanation :

The river that is often referred to as the "lifeline of European trade" is (B) Rhine. The Rhine River is a major waterway in Europe that flows through several countries, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein. It plays a crucial role in the transportation of goods and is an important trade route, earning it the designation as the "lifeline of European trade."

Q:

The amount of light entering the eye is regulated by which?

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    Schlera
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    Iris
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    Pupil
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    Ciliary Body
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Answer : 2. "Iris "

Q: Which of these is not a simple machine? 2936 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"
Explanation :

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:

Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society in India and started the Home Rule League?

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    Annie Besant
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    Acharya Narendra Dev
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    Lal-Bal-Pal
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    None of the above
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Answer : 1. "Annie Besant"

Q:

Red Cross was founded by, Which ?

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    A.Cursetji
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    Badel Powell
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    J.H.Durant
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    Trygve Lie
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Answer : 3. "J.H.Durant "
Explanation :

The Red Cross was founded by Henry Dunant, and he played a crucial role in the establishment of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863. It appears there might be a slight spelling error in the answer choices, as "Durant" is more commonly spelled as "Dunant" in the context of the Red Cross founder.

Q: The ratio of two positive numbers is 3 : 5 and the average of the number is 48. What is the product of numbers? 2705 1

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    3365
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    2160
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    1854
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    1632
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Answer : 2. "2160"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 2160 Explanation: Let the number be 3p and 5p ATQ, 8p = 2 x 48 p = 96/8 p = 12   The numbers are 36 and 60.   Hence, the product of the numbers = 36 x 60 = 2160.

Q: What element behaves most like magnesium? 2523 0

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    Silicon
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    Strontium
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    Sulphur
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    Tin
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Answer : 2. "Strontium"
Explanation :

Answer: B) Strontium Explanation: We know that, Elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar characteristics. Here Magnesium and Strontium shared some similar properties because they both belong to the same group. Sr is the chemical symbol for strontium which is a group two element; it has atomic number of 38.

Q:

Atmospheric temperature increasing at the higher altitudes is called 

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    Radiation
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    Inversion
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    Conduction
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    Convection
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Answer : 2. "Inversion "

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