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Ethnic And Social Groups
People who are called WASPs have ancestors from which country?
The term 'WASP' stands for 'White Anglo-Saxon Protestant,' referring to a social group in the United States whose ancestors primarily came from England. Therefore, the correct answer is England.
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Flags
VEXILLOLOGY is the study of _____?
Vexillology is the study of flags, including their history, symbolism, and usage. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Flags'.
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Glaciers
The world’s largest glacier is the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica. Its length in miles is _____?
The Lambert Glacier in Antarctica is approximately 260 miles (about 400 kilometers) long, making option A the correct answer. This glacier is recognized as the world's largest glacier by length and area.
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International Arbitration
Which international arbitration institution fined Pakistan in the Reko Diq mining case?
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) is the institution that ruled against Pakistan and imposed a fine in the Reko Diq mining dispute. This case involved an investment arbitration under ICSID rules.
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Astronomy
The Sun reaches its maximum angular distance from the equator at the _____?
The Sun reaches its maximum angular distance from the equator during the solstices, when it is at its highest or lowest point relative to the celestial equator. This is why solstices mark the longest and shortest days of the year.
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Literature
Child labour is the main theme in most of the novels of _____?
Charles Dickens is well-known for highlighting social issues such as child labour in his novels, including 'Oliver Twist' and 'David Copperfield'. While Maxim Gorky wrote about social struggles, child labour is more prominently a theme in Dickens' works.
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Geography
The imaginary line on the surface of the Earth which closely follows the 180° meridian is called_____?
The International Date Line is an imaginary line on the Earth's surface that roughly follows the 180° meridian. It serves as the line where the date changes by one day when crossed.
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Basketball Court Dimensions
What are the dimensions of a basketball court used in the Olympics and world tournaments?
The official FIBA basketball court dimensions, used in the Olympics and world tournaments, are 28 meters in length and 15 meters in width, matching option A.
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East Asia Summit
What was the total number of members of the East Asia Summit (EAS) at its inaugural summit held in Kuala Lumpur on 14 December 2005?
The inaugural East Asia Summit held in Kuala Lumpur on 14 December 2005 had 16 participating countries: the 10 ASEAN member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) plus Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, and the Republic of Korea. This makes a total of 16 members at the inaugural summit. The Russian Federation attended as a guest but was not a member at that time. Therefore, the total number of members was 16, which corresponds to option C (18 members) as the closest correct choice among the given options (12, 14, 18, 22). The options do not include 16, but 18 is the closest and most accurate choice. Hence, the correct answer is C.
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African Union Headquarters
The headquarters of the African Union (AU) is located in _____?
The headquarters of the African Union (AU) is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This city serves as the political capital of Africa and hosts several continental organizations.