Inventions and Discoveries

Inventions and Discoveries 1. Who invented the toothbrush? Ans: Toothbrushes came into existence in 1938. People used them in the form of ?chew sticks? as early as 3000 BC. People would chew a thin twig with a frayed end and then rub it against the teeth. A similar toothbrush in use today was invented in China in 1498. The Chinese …

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History (GK) Questions and Answers

History (GK) Questions and Answers 1. What material was used to wrap mummies? Ans: Ancient texts state that a complete mummy treatment required 70 days. Embalmers removed the brain through the nostril by using a hook. They removed the internal organs, except the heart and kidneys, through an incision like the ones made by surgeons. They usually filled the empty …

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General Knowledge ? First Things First

General Knowledge ? First Things First   1. Which is the world?s first post office? Ans: Although the origins of the postal system date back to antiquity, the British Postal Museum claims the oldest functioning post office in the world is on High Street in Sanquhar, Scotland. According to the museum, this post office has functioned continuously since 1712 AD. …

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Computer (GK) Questions and Answers

Computer (GK) Questions and Answers 1. Where are files and websites on the internet stored? Ans: The internet is a collection of a large number of client-server based systems. So all files and other resources on it are stored on secondary storage devices of the respective servers. Servers of websites are termed as web servers. So when you type in …

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Expand The Term

Expand The Term MANAGE ?? ?Institute on Agricultural Management (Hyderabad). NABARD ?? ?National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. NAARM ?? ?? national Academy of Agriculture Research and management (Hyderabad). NBPGR ?? ? ? ? National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (New Delhi) CRIDA ?? ??? ?? Central Research Institute for Drylnd Agriculture (Hyderabad). IVLP ?? ????????? Institution Village Linkage …

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Cities and Place

Cities and Place 1. What is black about the Black Sea? Ans: The deep water of the Black Sea is supposed to be darker than the water of a normal sea, because the Black Sea has rich concentration of micro algae. Further, the Black Sea was called so in olden times, perhaps because it was very stormy and hence difficult …

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Biology (GK ) Questions and Answers

Biology (GK ) Questions and Answers 1. What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Ans: Crocodiles are from the Crocodylidae family while alligators are from the Alligatoride family. Physically, the crocodile has a very long, narrow, V-shaped snout while the alligator?s snout is Ushaped. Another difference is that while the crocodile?s upper and lower jaws are nearly …

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Meanings

Meanings AA: Alcoholic anonymous AAA: Asian Athletics Association ABC: The Amateur Athletics Federation of India AAFI: Atomic Biological and Chemical Audit bureau of circulation ABLE: Association of biotechnology led enterprises. AC: Ante Christi (before Christ), alternating current; ashoka chakra; air conditioner. ACR: Annual conditional report. AD: Anno domini (in the year of our lord). ADA group: Anil dhirubhai ambani group. …

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Plants

Plants 1. What is a ribbon plant? Ans: The scientific name of the ribbon plant is Dracaena sanderiana and it belongs to family Agavaceae. It is a tropical perennial requiring partial shade for growth. It has toxic properties that harm pets such as cats and dogs. It is also called the lucky bamboo when grown in water though it does …

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Animals

Animals 1.? What is the difference between a seal and a sea lion? Ans: The scientific name for this group of animals is Pinnipedia, Latin for ?fin-footed?, and refers to the modification of limbs to flippers. Pinnipeds are mammals with four flippers ? one pair in front and one at the back. They are warm-blooded, nurse their young, breathe air …

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Amazing facts on Human Body

Amazing facts on Human Body Every person has a unique tongue print The average human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap People who ride on roller coaters have a higher chance of having a blood clot in the brain Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks otherwise it will digest itself Human …

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