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Which of the following statements about the usage of the term ‘barbarian’ is/are correct?

1. It is derived from the Greek word ‘barbaros’ which means anon-Greek.

2. Romans used the term for the Germanic tribes, the Gauls and the Huns.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

The ancient Greek word “bárbaros,” from which it derives, meant “babbler,”.In the Greek ear, speakers of a foreign tongue made unintelligible sounds (“bar bar bar”). Similar words exist in other Indo-European languages, including the Sanskrit “barbara,” which means “stammering.”The word “barbarian” originated in ancient Greece and was initially used to describe all non-Greek-speaking peoples, including Persians, Egyptians, Medes and Phoenicians.

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In the binary Language each letter of  the alphabet, each number and each special character is made up of a unique combination of  _________

A) eight bytes B) eight kilobytes
C) eight characters D) eight bits
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) eight bits

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Optical fiber works on the principle of

A) Scattering B) interference
C) total internal reflection D) refraction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) total internal reflection

Explanation:

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Optical fiber works on the principle of total internal reflection.

 


The Total Internal Reflection is the phenomenon in which the complete reflection of a light ray reaching an interface with a less dense medium when the angle of incidence exceeds the critical angle.

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Rock cut architecture in Harappan culture context has been found at

A) Kalibangan B) Dholavira
C) Kotdiji D) Amri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dholavira

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Eye Test Logical Challenge

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A) 15 B) 14
C) 16 D) 17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15

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Which of the following group is NOT Dobereiner Triads?

 

A) Li, Na, K B) N, P Au
C) Cl, Br, I D) Ca, Sr, Ba
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) N, P Au

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Magnetic disks are the most popular medium for

A) Sequential access B) Direct access
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

A magnetic disk is a storage device that uses a magnetization process to write, rewrite and access data. It is covered with a magnetic coating and stores data in the form of tracks, spots, and sectors. Hard disks, zip disks, and floppy disks are common examples of magnetic disks.

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Hence, Magnetic disks are the most popular medium for both Direct access and Sequential access.

 

 

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

If I (just had) the money I would have bought the car.

A) have had B) was having
C) had D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) had

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