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'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".

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"It shall be the duty of every citizen of india to protect and improve the natural environment."This Statement refers to which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

A) Article 50-A	B) Article 50-B
C) Article 51-A	D) Article 51-B

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Article 51-A

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The most essential feature of the Paliamentary form of Government is the

A) Sovereignty of the Parliament	B) Written Constitution
C) Accountability of the executive to the legislature	D) Independent judiciary

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sovereignty of the Parliament

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How many member countries did the UNO have on its formation in 1945 ?

A) 45	B) 51
C) 48	D) 54

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 51

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Who said that " Man is a political animal" ?

A) Aristotle	B) Karl Marx
C) Lenin	D) Plato

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Aristotle

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The Fourth Buddhist Council was convened during the regime of king

A) Ashoka	B) Ajatasatru
C) Kanishka	D) Mahapadmananda

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kanishka

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Which of these is not a simple machine?

A) a pair of scissors	B) a lever
C) a ramp	D) the pulley

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a pair of scissors

Explanation:

Any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force are called simple machines.

There are 6 basic simple machines; the lever, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, the pulley, and the screw. Several of these simple machines are related to each other. But, each has a specific purpose in the world of doing work.

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Balloons are filled with

A) oxygen	B) nitrogen
C) argon	D) helium

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