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Did the Mongols invade China after the Great Wall was built? In his lifetime, Genghis Khan led his Mongolian army to break through the Great Wall not only once, but several times at Wusha Fortress, Juyongguan, Zijingguan, and Tongguan, etc. How did the Mongols conquer China quizlet? In 1264 Kublai Khan moved his capital from […]

Are frogs related to dinosaurs? The huge diversity of frogs we see today is mainly a consequence of the asteroid strike that killed off the dinosaurs, a study suggests. A new analysis shows that frog populations exploded after the extinction event 66 million years ago. The scientists sampled a core set of 95 genes from […]

What is malaria agent? Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. The parasite can be spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. There are many different types of plasmodium parasite, but only 5 types cause malaria in humans. Which agent is used as antimalarial agent? The major drugs used to treat malaria include […]

What is a fork saddle? An A fork saddle is a type of slick fork saddle with a fork (or swells) that are shaped similar to a capital letter “A” when viewed from the front. A fork saddles were common in the early development of the modern Western saddle and they still have many fans […]

What is chromosome 15 linked? Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by a genetic problem on chromosome number 15. Genes contain the instructions for making a human being. They’re made up of DNA and packaged into strands called chromosomes. A person has 2 copies of all their genes, which means chromosomes come in pairs. What does chromosome […]

Is there any negative marking in NTPC? Candidates appearing for this test will be relieved to know that there is no negative marking in CBAT. Candidates will be given different test batteries, which will comprise of 5 or 6 tests as per the posts. Candidates need to secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in […]

What are harp strings tuned? The most common tunings are the keys of C and E Flat and, to a lesser extent, A Flat. In addition, individual strings can be re-tuned for special effects, or as a means of playing accidental notes (naturals, sharps or flats which are needed at some point, but do not […]

Is there romance in between shades of gray? Though the events portrayed in Between Shades of Gray were tragic and heart-breaking, the tone of the story told from Lina’s point of view was so filled with hope, love, life and perseverance, the story felt more light than dark. As for those of you wondering if […]

How long does a strangler fig live? Species around the world have been known to live for hundreds of years, with folktales placing some as old as 1,300 years. While not able to place an exact life expectancy on the tree, the native Florida strangler fig is classified as a long-living perennial. Which tree is […]

How do Van sliding doors work? A pawl on the drive chain grabs and locks on a gear (there is a row of gears unseen on the bottom of an automatic rear door). Once it is locked on, the drive chain and pawl pull the back doors open. The process works in reverse to close. […]