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- Question
A system of writing evolved by Sumerians is known as ______
Options- A. Pictograms
- B. Cuneiform
- C. Hieroglyphic
- D. None of these
- Correct Answer
- Cuneiform
ExplanationThe Sumerians were the first to evolve a proper system of writing called cuneiform. The script is wedge-shaped. Henry Rawlinson a British officer, deciphered the cuneiform script. He discovered by chance an inscription known as the behistun inscription. Relentless work of almost 12 years by Henry Rawlinson on this inscription, he managed to decipher the cuneiform script.
- 1. The system of Dual Government during the latter half of the 18th century AD is associated with the name of
Options- A. Clive
- B. Comwallis
- C. Waren Hastings
- D. William Bentinck Discuss
- 2. The unit of the light year is used for measuring
Options- A. speed of satellites
- B. speed of ships
- C. distance between bodies in the universe
- D. speed of rockets Discuss
- 3. The heavy day soils that show significant expansion and contraction due to the presence or absence of moisture is called
Options- A. aridsols
- B. vertisols
- C. histosols
- D. andisols Discuss
- 4. How many gold medals did P.T.Usha win in the 1986 Seoul Asian Games?
Options- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4 Discuss
- 5. 'Global 500' awards are given for the outstanding achievement in which of the following fields?
Options- A. Campaign against AIDS
- B. Population control
- C. Protection of environment
- D. Elimination of illiteracy Discuss
- 6. Aurobindo was the author of
Options- A. Discovery of India
- B. Hindu view of life
- C. Yogashastra
- D. Savitri Discuss
- 7. Rain water helps to increase the ____ to some extent.
Options- A. phosphorous contents
- B. nitrogen contents
- C. calcium contents
- D. potash contents Discuss
- 8. Monotremes are unique mammals because they
Options- A. posses hair
- B. give birth to live young
- C. secret milk in a pouch
- D. lay eggs Discuss
- 9. 'Teacher's Day' is observed on which of the date?
Options- A. September 5
- B. January 30
- C. November 14
- D. October 2 Discuss
- 10. Who did Shawn Michaels beat to win his first Intercontinental Title?
Options- A. Bret Hart
- B. Marty Jannetty
- C. British Bulldog
- D. Tito Santana Discuss
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Correct Answer: Clive
Correct Answer: distance between bodies in the universe
Correct Answer: vertisols
Correct Answer: 4
Correct Answer: Protection of environment
Correct Answer: Savitri
Correct Answer: calcium contents
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Correct Answer: September 5
Correct Answer: British Bulldog
Explanation:
This happened on an episode of "Saturday Night's Main Event". Bulldog attempted a Superplex and Shawn reversed it to a pinning move. Shawn would defend the belt against wrestlers such as, Tatanka, Mr. Perfect and Crush.
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