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In which year, Alexander the Great become the king of Macedonia
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Answer: Option A
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Alexander the Great become the king of Macedonia in 336 BC.
22
The world's first drainage system was built by the people of
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Answer: Option B
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Indus Valley Civilisation System of underground drainage was the most unique feature of town planning in the Indus Valley Civilization. It is regarded as oldest drainage system having prominent features such as covering of Slab and Manhole.
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From which language, has the term 'democracy' been derived?
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Answer: Option A
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The word democracy is derived from Greek word "Demokratia" which means "Rule of People'.
24
Who made the famous statement "Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains."
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Answer: Option D
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In The Social Contract (1762) Rousseau argues that laws are binding only when they are supported by the general will of the people. His famous idea, 'man is born free, but he is everywhere in chains' challenged the traditional order of society.
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When was the All Red Line inaugurated?
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Answer: Option B
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The All Red Line was an informal name for the system of electrical telegraphs that linked much of the British Empire. It was inaugurated on 31 October 1902.
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When did the Battle of Lechfeld happen?
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Answer: Option B
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The Battle of Lechfeld was a series of military engagements over the course of three days from 10–12 August 955 in which the German forces of King Otto I the Great annihilated a Hungarian army led by harka Bulcsu and the chieftains Lel and Sur. The complete German victory put an end to the invasions of Latin Europe by Eurasian raiders.
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Who won the Battle of Poitiers in 732?
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Answer: Option B
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The Battle of Tours (often called the Battle of Poitiers, but not to be confused with the Battle of Poitiers, 1356) was fought on October 10, 732 between forces under the Frankish leader Charles Martel and a massive invading Islamic army led by Emir Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi Abd al Rahman, near the city of Tours, France.
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When was the Bill of Rights sanctioned?
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Answer: Option D
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Eighth Amendment (1791) amendment to the Constitution of the United States, part of the Bill of Rights, that limits the sanctions that may be imposed by the criminal justice system on those accused or convicted of criminal behaviour. The Eighth Amendment comes almost verbatim from the English Bill of Rights (1689).
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The currency of Thailand is
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Answer: Option A
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Baht banknotes and coins issued by the Bank of Thailand. The baht is the official currency of Thailand. It is subdivided into 100 satang. The issuance of currency is the responsibility of the Bank of Thailand.
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Who among the following supported the Doctrine of Predestination
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Answer: Option A
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Predestination is a doctrine in Calvinism dealing with the question of the control that God exercises over the world. In the words of the Westminster Confession of Faith, God "freely and unchangeably ordained whatsoever comes to pass."