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Which of the following is not an element of culture?

A) Customs and traditions B) Religion
C) Human Beleifs D) Forms of government
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Human Beleifs

Explanation:

Culture is the social behavior and norms found in human societies. The 7 main elements that make up culture are ::

 

1. Social organization
- the family patterns and social classes of a culture.

 

2. Customs and traditions
- way people act, wear, what they eat, and their laws.

 

3. Language
- communication by word of mouth.

 

4. Religion
- a system of beliefs that answers questions about the meaning of life.

 

5. Art and literature
- ways the people entertain themselves. There stories they tell and how they dance. Its also the music they listen to and there artwork.

 

6. Forms of government
- the people or group(s) that control the people and provide/ enforce the laws.

 

7. Economic systems
- the method used by a society to produce and distribute goods and services.

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If a Siren sounds for every 5 seconds, how many times will it sound in ¾ of an hour?

A) 541 times B) 540 times
C) 450 times D) 275 times
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 541 times

Explanation:

There are 60 minutes in an hour.

In ¾ of an hour there are (60 × ¾) minutes = 45 minutes.

In ¾ of an hour there are (60 × 45) seconds = 2700 seconds.

Siren sounds for every 5 seconds.

In 2700 seconds = 2700/5 = 540 times.

The count start after the first sound, the Siren will sound 541 times in ¾ of an hour.

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Which one of the following has been proclaimed by UNESCO as a masterpiece of oral and intangible heritages of humanity

A) Parana B) Ram Lila
C) Geeta D) Mahabharata
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Geeta

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A system of writing evolved by Sumerians is known as ______

A) Pictograms B) Cuneiform
C) Hieroglyphic D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cuneiform

Explanation:

The Sumerians were the first to evolve a proper system of writing called cuneiform. The script is wedge-shaped. Henry Rawlinson a British officer, deciphered the cuneiform script. He discovered by chance an inscription known as the behistun inscription. Relentless work of almost 12 years by Henry Rawlinson on this inscription, he managed to decipher the cuneiform script.

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What is market outlook?

Answer

It refers to a forecast regarding the future trend of a particular company, economic segment, Commodity or stock market exchange. Market outlooks are based upon past performance, prevailing economic factors, consumer demand and opinion.It is also called market forecast.

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How many schedules the Constitution of India contains

A) 9 B) 10
C) 11 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12

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Identify the Indian state which has the lowest sex ratio

A) Haryana B) Punjab
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Arunachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Haryana

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Q:

Okhla Bird Sanctuary is located in

A) Rajasthan B) West Bengal
C) Maharashtra D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:

Okhla Bird Sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh.

Okhla Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary at the Okhla barrage over Yamuna River. It is situated in Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar district, on Delhi-Uttar Pradesh state border and known as a haven for over 300 bird species.

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