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The Indian king who opposed Alexander was

A) Ambhi B) Porus
C) Dhanananda D) Chandragupta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Porus

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The most important feature of the Indian Parliament is  that:

A) it is the Union Legislature in India B) it also comprises of the president
C) it is bicameral in nature D) the upper House of the Parliament is never dissolved
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) it also comprises of the president

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Blotting paper absorbs ink due to

A) Capillary action phenomenon B) Diffusion of ink through the blotting
C) Siphon action D) Viscosity of ink
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Capillary action phenomenon

Explanation:

Blotting paper absorbs ink by the process of capillary action. The capillary action is based on the property of surface tension of liquid.

 

All unsized paper will absorb water. Blotting paper is not sized and made bulkier to provide capillary action for faster absorption of liquid.

 

Blotting paper has also been sold as a cosmetic to aid in the removal of skin oils and makeup.

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According to Strabo, the Tamil kingdom to first send emissaries to meet Augustin in Athens in 20 BC, was

A) Pallava B) Chola
C) Pandya D) Chera
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pandya

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Who is considered as the master of Greek comedy ?

A) Aeschylus B) Sophocles
C) Aristophanes D) Philip
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Aristophanes

Explanation:

"Aeschylus" was the founder of Greek tragedy, he was author of "Promethus Bound".

"Sophocles" is considered as the greatest Greek tragedians.

"Philip" was the father of Alexander.

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Which part of Nervous system controls involuntary actions

A) Medulla oblongata B) Cerebellum
C) Hypothalamus D) Spinal cord
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Medulla oblongata

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Which strait separates India from Sri Lanka?

A) Strait of Gibraltar B) Palk strait
C) Strait of Hormuz D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Palk strait

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Strait is nothing but a narrow passage of water which connects two seas or other large areas of water. Here Palk strait is the strait that separates India from Sri Lanka.

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Who rules the state in the event declaration of emergency under Article 356?

A) Prime Minister B) Chief Minister
C) Governor D) Chief Justice of the High Court
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Governor

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