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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.

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A plane mirror produces a magnification of

The largest fresh water lake in India is

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Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa.

Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros – which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa – had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.

What is important for evolution?

Which of the following pairs of Indian State and tribal population are correct?

A. Madhya Pradesh : Largest tribal population

B. Mizoram : Highest percentage of tribal population out of the total population of the State

C. Chhattisgarh : Second largest tribal population after Madhya Pradesh

D. Arunachal Pradesh : Second highest percentage of tribal population out of the total population of the State after Mizoram

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In Indian Parliament, under which condition a house can declare the seat of a member vacant?

Telecom company Nokia belongs to which country?

Select the antonym of

to amputate