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[#596] When was the city Rome found by Ramulus?
Correct Answer

(A) 753 BC

Explanation

Solution: According to legend, ancient Rome was founded by the two brothers, and demigods, Romulus and Remus, on 21 April 753 BCE. The legend claims that in an argument over who would rule the city (or, in another version, where the city would be located) Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself.

[#597] Which launch vehicle is capable of placing around 1540 kg of INSAT class of satellites in geosynchronous transfer orbit of earth?
Correct Answer

(D) GSLV

Explanation

Solution: GSLV launch vehicle is capable of placing around 1540 kg of INSAT class of satellites in geosynch-ronous transfer orbit of earth.

[#598] Rise of the Chinese civilization along the banks of Hawang Ho took place in
Correct Answer

(C) 2205 - 1122 BC

Explanation

Solution: Rise of the Chinese civilization along the banks of Hawang Ho took place in 2205 - 1122 BC. Chinese civilization refers to that period of China's history which began in the early 2nd millennium BCE, when a literate, city-based culture first emerged, to the end of the Han dynasty, in 220 CE.

[#599] Presently known as the European Union, the EEC was established in
Correct Answer

(B) 1958

Explanation

Solution: Presently known as the European Union, the EEC was established in 1958. Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom join the European Union, raising the number of member states to nine. The organisation founded in 1957 which is now known as the European Union, originally had six members: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

[#600] Steel is more elastic than Rubber because
Correct Answer

(C) ratio of stress to strain is more

Explanation

Solution: Steel is more elastic than Rubber because ratio of stress to strain is more. Steel is more elastic than rubber because steel comes back to its original shape faster than rubber when the deforming forces are removed.