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Why are manhole covers round?

Answer

A number of possible explanations for why manhole covers are round include :


 


1. A round manhole cover cannot fall through its circular opening, whereas a square, rectangular, or oval manhole cover could fall in if it were inserted diagonally in the hole.


2. Circular covers don’t need to be rotated or precisely aligned when placing them on the opening.


3. A round manhole cover is easily moved and rolled.


4. Human beings have a roughly circular cross-section.


5. Round tubes are the strongest shape against the compression of the earth around them, so the cover of the tube would naturally be round as well.


6. It’s easier to dig a circular hole.

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India ranks _____ in 2016 Human Development Index ?

A) 128 B) 131
C) 188 D) 155
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 131

Explanation:

India ranks 131 in the 2016 Human Development Index (HDI) among the 188 countries. It scored 0.624 and was placed in medium human development category.

The index was unveiled recently as part of the Human Development Report (HDR) 2016 titled Human Development for Everyone published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

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According to the Census 2001, the density of population in India(per square km) is

A) 304 B) 324
C) 344 D) 364
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 324

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Given a principal of $12,000 with a compound amount of $17,631.94 and interest rate of 8% compounded anually,what is the time peroid in years?

A) 3years B) 4years
C) 5years D) 6years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5years

Explanation:

M=P(1+i)^n

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Q:

Select the synonym of

 

melodramatic

 

A) tranquil B) halcyon
C) bucolic D) theatrical
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) theatrical

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Branch of science which deal with the study of causative agent of disease is __________

A) Ecology B) Etiology
C) Eugenics D) Euthenics
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Etiology

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When Ionic bonds are formed metallic atoms tend to

A) share electrons B) gain electrons
C) lose electrons D) None of above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) lose electrons

Explanation:

Ionic bonding is the complete transfer of valence electron(s) between atoms. It is a type of chemical bond that generates two oppositely charged ions. In ionic bonds, the metal loses electrons to become a positively charged cation, whereas the nonmetal accepts those electrons to become a negatively charged anion.

 

Hence, when Ionic bonds are formed metallic atoms tend to lose electrons and become positive ions

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Which of the following indexes is developed to measure life expectancy, level of literacy, education and standard of living of people in a country?

A) Inflation B) Sensex
C) SLR D) Human Development Index (HDI)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Human Development Index (HDI)

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