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Who dicovered X-rays?

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In 1985 the physicist Wilhelm Rontgen discovered X-rays, the "X" signifying their unknown origin.He later found that the rays could pass through flesh and by using photographic plates could make images of bones inside the body. 

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Who is the author of the book " The Argumentative "

A) V.S.Naipaul B) Vikram Seth
C) Sashi Tharoor D) Amartya Sen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Amartya Sen

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Which of the following companies is also present in other sectors like FMCG, Electrical equipment, apart from IT?

A) Polaris B) Infosys
C) Wipro D) Patni Computers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Wipro

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Fax machine was invented by

A) Daimler B) Dewar
C) Bain D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bain

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When was Barb Wire patented

A) 1898 B) 1868
C) 1874 D) 1866
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1874

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Joseph F. Glidden - Father of Barbed Wire.

      • Glidden was born in New York in 1812. He invented Barbed Wire in 1873 and was granted the patent on Nov. 24, 1874. After a three year battle over the patent, which he eventually won received a patent for the modern invention in 1874 after he made his own modifications to previous versions.
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Abu Simbel is located in which country?

A) South Africa B) Iran
C) Iraq D) Egypt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Egypt

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 Who amongst the following received last telegram in India ?

A) Manmohan Singh B) Pranab Mukherjee
C) Rahul Gandhi D) Sonia Gandhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rahul Gandhi

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The popular Access Method for computer network is

A) Ethernet B) Token Ring
C) Bus Token D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Token Ring

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