Questions

Q:

'The Peloponnesian war' was fought between _______ and _____

A) Sparta and Iran B) Sparta and Athens
C) Athens and Iran D) Athens and Asia Minor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sparta and Athens

Explanation:

The Peloponnesian war, between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 404 BC ended in the defeat of Athens and the destruction of her democracy. Athens became a subject state of sparta. This war marked the beginning of the end of the "Glory that was Greece".

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: World History

9 4700
Q:

What is the systematic name of Mg(NO3)2?

A) Manganese nitrite B) Magnesium nitrite
C) Magnesium nitrate D) Manganese nitrate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Magnesium nitrate

Explanation:

Mg(NO3)2 is Magnesium nitrate.

 

In the case of Mg(NO3)2, the metal in the compound is magnesium (Mg), and the non-metal here is called the nitrate ion (NO3). This makes the name of the compound simply magnesium nitrate.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Chemistry
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT , GATE
Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO , IT Trainer

3 4700
Q:

Islets of Langerhans are present in

A) Kidney B) Liver
C) Pancreas D) Trachea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pancreas

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Biology

11 4699
Q:

The Vitamin that is destroyed on heating

A) E B) C
C) A D) B
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) C

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Biology

15 4697
Q:

Which Indian director won the Lifetime Achivement Oscar in 1992

A) Devika Rani B) Alan Ara
C) Bhanu Athaiya D) Satyjit Ray
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Satyjit Ray

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Honours and Awards

4 4697
Q:

Which of the following is a war-related dance?

 

A) Kathakali of Kerala B) Bamboo dance of Meghalaya
C) Chhau of Mayurbhanj D) Bhangra of Panjab
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chhau of Mayurbhanj

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: General Awareness
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 4695
Q:

Can a citizen approach a court for the enforcement of a Directive Principle?

A) Yes B) No
C) Yes, on the fulfilment of certain conditions D) The Government can move the courts but the citizen cannot
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) No

Explanation:

The reason: Directive principles are non-justiciable, while the Fundamental Rights are enforceable by the Courts, the Directives are not so enforceable by any court (Article 37). The courts cannot declare any law as void on the ground that it contravenes any of the directive Principles. Further, the courts are not competent to complete the Government to carry out any Directive.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Politics

21 4695
Q:

One of the goals of management by objectives (MBO) is to ensure that objectives of one level within an organization are supportive of and aligned with the objectives of another level of the organization. This methodology has been popular within some organizations as they define their culture. Which of the following is not true about MBO?

A) It has a top-down orientation B) Corrective actions are not part of the process
C) You need to establish clear and achievable objectives D) MBO is a natural fit for Project Management
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Corrective actions are not part of the process

Explanation:

Corrective actions are part of the process after establishing objectives and checking on the objectives. The next step is to take corrective actions. Answers A, C, D are true statements and therfore are incorrect for this question.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: PMP Certification

0 4692