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Who among the following devised the method of making 'Pakka' roads?

A) Mc Adam B) Jimi Adams
C) George Stephenson D) Graham Brothers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mc Adam

Explanation:

Mc Adam devised the method of making 'Pakka' roads. which is also called macad-amized' roads named after him

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What is the most important geographic use of the Himalayas to India?

A) prevention of invasions B) valuable source of timber
C) They prevent the monsoons from crossing to the north and also serve as a reservoir of water from which our perennial rivers flow D) They protect India from the icy cold north winds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) They prevent the monsoons from crossing to the north and also serve as a reservoir of water from which our perennial rivers flow

Explanation:

(a) refers to political importance and (b) to economic importance. Out of (c) and (d), (c) is more important.

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Shivanasamudra Falls is situated on the bank of ______ river ?

A) Indus B) Kaveri
C) Ganga D) Brahmaputra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kaveri

Explanation:
  • Shivanasamudra is a famous waterfall situated in Mandya District of Karnataka State. 
  • Gaganachukki and Barachukki Falls are collectively called as Shivanasamudra Falls.
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Q:

Saraswati Saman is given annually for outstanding contribution to

A) Literature B) Education
C) Fine arts D) Classical Dance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Literature

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Q:

Man has _____ pairs of salivary glands

A) 3 B) 4
C) 6 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3

Explanation:

Salivary glands of man are  3 pairs = 6. They are one pair of parotid glands, one pair of sub-maxillary or sub-mandibular glands and one pair of sub-lingual glands.

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Which of the following areas has the largest production of coal in China?

 

A) Shaanxi B) Xinjiang  
C) Inner Mongolia D) Hebei
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Shaanxi

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What prevents food from entering the windpipe?

A) Epiglottis B) Pharynx
C) Trachea D) Larynx
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Epiglottis

Explanation:

Epiglottis is that prevents food from entering the windpipe. 

It is a cartilageous flap that flaps opens and closes when swallowing. When you swallow, the epiglottis flattens backward to cover the entrance to your larynx and prevent food from entering the lungs and windpipe. The epiglottis returns to its usual position after swallowing.

 

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The largest country in the western hemisphere, in the terms of population is _______

A) Canada B) The united States
C) Brazil D) Mexico
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The united States

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