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Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol?

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  1. George Stephenson

  2. Barnes Wallis

  3. Isambard Kingdom Brunel

  4. Oliver Heaviside

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Correct Option: C

Who designed and built the Royal Albert Bridge over the River Tamar in Plymouth?

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  1. Isambard Kindom Brunel

  2. George Stephenson

  3. James Watt

  4. Joseph Bramah

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The famous Royal Albert Bridge was built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the 1850's and regarded as one of his greatest railway bridges. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options-
George Stephenson was a self-made mechanical engineer, largely credited with building the first railway line and becoming the 'father of the railways'.
James Watt was an inventor and mechanical engineer whose improvements in steam engine technology drove the Industrial Revolution.
Joseph Bramah invented the first hydraulic press.
Hence, these are incorrect. 

Which among the following countries with great coordination showed enthusiasm in trade and exploiting the Indian markets due to Industrial revolution?

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  1. England

  2. France

  3. Japan

  4. Germany

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Correct Option: A

Which statement is not applicable for capitalism?

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  1. Economic system based on mass production

  2. Means of production are Government owned

  3. Economic system is based on mass distribution

  4. The capitalist aims at maximizing profits

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An economic system which is based on private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit is known as capitalism. The maximization of profit is the main motive of the producer. Profit guides the production in this type of economy. There is no interference of government in the economic activities of the economy. This means producers and consumers are free to take decisions. 

Who discovered the sea route to India?

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  1. Columbus

  2. Vasco-da-Gama

  3. Magellan

  4. John Cabot

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vasco-da-Gama a Portuguese explorer discovered the sea route to India In

  1. After sailing down the western coast of Africa and rounding the Cape of Good Hope, his expedition made numerous stops in Africa before reaching the trading post of Calicut, India, in May 1498.

After the name of which explorer, the continent of America was given its name?

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  1. Amerigo Vespucci

  2. Christopher Columbus

  3. Vasco-da-gama

  4. John Cabot

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, a Florentine navigator and explorer who played a prominent role in exploring the New World. Believing he had discovered a new continent, in a letter to Florence, Vespucci called South America the New World. 

Who discovered America and when ?

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  1. Vasco-da-Gama in 1498

  2. Columbus in 1492

  3. Amerigo Vespucci in 1776

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Christopher Columbus discovered America In 1492. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer, navigator and coloniser. It is commonly said that "Columbus discovered America." It would be more accurate, perhaps, to say that he introduced the Americas to Western Europe during his four voyages to the region between 1492 and 1502. 

When did Vasco-da-Gama came to India?

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  1. 1492

  2. 1498

  3. 1567

  4. 1885

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vasco-de-Gama a Portuguese explorer discovered the sea route to India In

  1. After sailing down the western coast of Africa and rounding the Cape of Good Hope, his expedition made numerous stops in Africa before reaching the trading post of Calicut, India, in May 1498.

Who invented the threshing machine?

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  1. Andrew Meikle

  2. Robert Bakewell

  3. Charles Townshend

  4. John Kay

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Correct Option: A

Who were the 'haves' in the society?

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  1. The poor

  2. The rich

  3. The middle class

  4. The aristocratic class

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Haves meant the rich people, those who had land, labour and capital. It comprised of the industrialists, capitalists, big landholders, etc.