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Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
As legend has it, Rome was founded in 753 B.C. by Romulus and Remus, twin sons of Mars, the god of war. They had been left to drown in a basket on the Tiber River by a king of a nearby region and were rescued by a she-wolf. The twins lived to defeat that king and founded their city on the river's banks in 753 B.C. After killing his brother, Romulus became the first king of Rome, which is named after him. A line of Sabine, Latin, and Etruscan (earlier Italian civilisations) kings followed in a non-hereditary succession.
Rome's era as a monarchy ended in 509 B.C. with the overthrow of its seventh king, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, whom ancient historians portrayed as cruel and tyrannical, compared to his benevolent predecessors. Rome has now turned from a monarchy into a republic.
The power of the monarch passed to two annually elected magistrates called consuls. They also served as commanders-in-chief of the army. The magistrates, though elected by the people, were largely the descendants of the original senators from the time of Romulus. In 450 B.C., the first Roman law code was inscribed on 12 bronze tablets-known as the Twelve Tables—and publicly displayed in the Roman Forum. These laws included issues of legal procedure, civil rights, and property rights and provided the basis for all future Roman civil laws. By around 300 B.C., real political power in Rome was centered in the Senate.

Question:
What is the passage mainly about?

Option 1: The Republic of Rome

Option 2: The history of Rome

Option 3: The Roman code of law

Option 4: Roman myths and legends

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: The history of Rome


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation: It covers the founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus, the transition from a monarchy to a republic, the role of consuls, the creation of the Roman law code (the Twelve Tables), and the shift of political power to the Senate. While it does touch upon Roman myths and legends regarding the city's foundation, the primary focus is on the historical events that shaped Rome's governance and societal structure over time.

Therefore, the correct answer is the history of Rome.

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Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
As legend has it, Rome was founded in 753 B.C. by Romulus and Remus, twin sons of Mars, the god of war. They had been left to drown in a basket on the Tiber River by a king of a nearby region and were rescued by a she-wolf. The twins lived to defeat that king and founded their city on the river's banks in 753 B.C. After killing his brother, Romulus became the first king of Rome, which is named after him. A line of Sabine, Latin, and Etruscan (earlier Italian civilisations) kings followed in a non-hereditary succession.
Rome's era as a monarchy ended in 509 B.C. with the overthrow of its seventh king, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, whom ancient historians portrayed as cruel and tyrannical, compared to his benevolent predecessors. Rome has now turned from a monarchy into a republic.
The power of the monarch passed to two annually elected magistrates called consuls. They also served as commanders-in-chief of the army. The magistrates, though elected by the people, were largely the descendants of the original senators from the time of Romulus. In 450 B.C., the first Roman law code was inscribed on 12 bronze tablets-known as the Twelve Tables—and publicly displayed in the Roman Forum. These laws included issues of legal procedure, civil rights, and property rights and provided the basis for all future Roman civil laws. By around 300 B.C., real political power in Rome was centered in the Senate.

Question:
Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Option 1: Elected magistrates served as commanders-in-chief.

Option 2: Consuls were elected every two years by the people.

Option 3: Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome.

Option 4: Twelve Tables is the Roman code of law.

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Consuls were elected every two years by the people.


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation: The correct statement, as mentioned in the passage, is that the magistrates called consuls were elected annually, not every two years. The passage specifies that these consuls were elected on an annual basis to serve as commanders-in-chief, which contrasts with the incorrect statement implying a two-year election cycle.

Therefore, the correct answer is that consuls were elected every two years by the people.

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Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
As legend has it, Rome was founded in 753 B.C. by Romulus and Remus, twin sons of Mars, the god of war. They had been left to drown in a basket on the Tiber River by a king of a nearby region and were rescued by a she-wolf. The twins lived to defeat that king and founded their city on the river's banks in 753 B.C. After killing his brother, Romulus became the first king of Rome, which is named after him. A line of Sabine, Latin, and Etruscan (earlier Italian civilisations) kings followed in a non-hereditary succession.
Rome's era as a monarchy ended in 509 B.C. with the overthrow of its seventh king, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, whom ancient historians portrayed as cruel and tyrannical, compared to his benevolent predecessors. Rome has now turned from a monarchy into a republic.
The power of the monarch passed to two annually elected magistrates called consuls. They also served as commanders-in-chief of the army. The magistrates, though elected by the people, were largely the descendants of the original senators from the time of Romulus. In 450 B.C., the first Roman law code was inscribed on 12 bronze tablets-known as the Twelve Tables—and publicly displayed in the Roman Forum. These laws included issues of legal procedure, civil rights, and property rights and provided the basis for all future Roman civil laws. By around 300 B.C., real political power in Rome was centered in the Senate.

Question:
Rome became a republic in _____.

Option 1: 509 B.C.

Option 2: 450 B.C.

Option 3: 753 B.C.

Option 4: 300 B.C.

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 509 B.C.


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation: The passage explicitly states: "Rome's era as a monarchy ended in 509 B.C. with the overthrow of its seventh king," signifying the transition from a monarchy to a republic. This date marks the shift in Rome's governance from a monarchy ruled by kings to a republic, where power shifted to elected magistrates and the Senate.

Therefore, the correct answer is: that Rome became a republic in 509 B.C.

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Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
As legend has it, Rome was founded in 753 B.C. by Romulus and Remus, twin sons of Mars, the god of war. They had been left to drown in a basket on the Tiber River by a king of a nearby region and were rescued by a she-wolf. The twins lived to defeat that king and founded their own city on the river's banks in 753 B.C. After killing his brother, Romulus became the first king of Rome, which is named after him. A line of Sabine, Latin, and Etruscan (earlier Italian civilisations) kings followed in a non-hereditary succession.
Rome's era as a monarchy ended in 509 B.C. with the overthrow of its seventh king, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, whom ancient historians portrayed as cruel and tyrannical, compared to his benevolent predecessors. Rome has now turned from a monarchy into a republic.
The power of the monarch passed to two annually elected magistrates called consuls. They also served as commanders-in-chief of the army. The magistrates, though elected by the people, were largely the descendants of the original senators from the time of Romulus. In 450 B.C., the first Roman law code was inscribed on 12 bronze tablets-known as the Twelve Tables—and publicly displayed in the Roman Forum. These laws included issues of legal procedure, civil rights, and property rights and provided the basis for all future Roman civil laws. By around 300 B.C., real political power in Rome was centered in the Senate.

Question:
Lucius Tarquinius was overthrown because he was a:

Option 1: descendent of Romulus

Option 2: cruel monarch

Option 3: generous ruler

Option 4: non-hereditary king

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: cruel monarch


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation: Lucius Tarquinius Superbus was overthrown because he was a cruel monarch. The passage highlights that ancient historians portrayed him as cruel and tyrannical, especially when compared to his benevolent predecessors. This negative portrayal likely contributed to his overthrow, marking the end of Rome's era as a monarchy and the transition into a republic.

Therefore, the correct answer is, cruel monarch.

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Question : In 2019, the Government of India honoured Milena Salvini, an Italian-born Kathakali dancer, with which of the following awards?

Option 1: Padma Shri

Option 2: Bharat Ratna

Option 3: Padma Vibhushan

Option 4: Padma Bhushan

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Padma Shri


Solution : The correct answer is Padma Shri.

Milena Salvini (23 April 1933 – 25 January 2022) was an Italian-born French advocate and instructor of Indian classical dance, particularly acclaimed for her contributions to Kathakali. Awarded the Padma Shri in 2019, Salvini secured a two-year scholarship in 1962 for Kathakali training at the Kerala Kalamandalam. Upon her return to France, she organized a Kathakali troupe tour under UNESCO's patronage.

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Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
As legend has it, Rome was founded in 753 B.C. by Romulus and Remus, twin sons of Mars, the god of war. They had been left to drown in a basket on the Tiber River by a king of a nearby region and were rescued by a she-wolf. The twins lived to defeat that king and founded their city on the river's banks in 753 B.C. After killing his brother, Romulus became the first king of Rome, which is named after him. A line of Sabine, Latin, and Etruscan (earlier Italian civilisations) kings followed in a non-hereditary succession.
Rome's era as a monarchy ended in 509 B.C. with the overthrow of its seventh king, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, whom ancient historians portrayed as cruel and tyrannical, compared to his benevolent predecessors. Rome has now turned from a monarchy into a republic.
The power of the monarch passed to two annually elected magistrates called consuls. They also served as commanders-in-chief of the army. The magistrates, though elected by the people, were largely the descendants of the original senators from the time of Romulus. In 450 B.C., the first Roman law code was inscribed on 12 bronze tablets-known as the Twelve Tables—and publicly displayed in the Roman Forum. These laws included issues of legal procedure, civil rights, and property rights and provided the basis for all future Roman civil laws. By around 300 B.C., real political power in Rome was centered in the Senate.

Question:
Which of the following is not an earlier Italian civilisation, as mentioned in the passage?

Option 1: Roman

Option 2: Etruscan

Option 3: Sabine

Option 4: Latin

Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Roman


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation: In the passage, it's stated that Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, who came after these civilisations. The passage explicitly mentions the line of Sabine, Latin, and Etruscan kings as earlier Italian civilisations. So, "Roman" is not included in the list of earlier Italian civilisations but rather signifies the city and culture that developed afterward.

Therefore, the correct answer is Roman.

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the word disaster derived from the Italian word

Pratyay Islam 18th Mar, 2020

Hello Student,

The word disaster is derived from an ITALIAN word DISASTRO which basically means i ll-starred event.

But the ASTRO in DISASTRO is derived from a latin word ASTRUM. Astro means star.

The term disaster came into existence in the mid 16th century. Intially the meaning of disaster was - " an unfavourable position of a star "

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sir, what is the eligibility criteria for admission into an Undergraduate course in Italian/French in JNU

prerna vats 9th Feb, 2020

Hello dear student !

Jawaharlal Nehru University is very renowned university and is quite famous for so many courses . Candidates who want to appear for the entrance exam should have completed 12th class with a minimum of 45% . As for now , JNU offers in the first year of BA the ten different languages which are divided into 3 clusters :

1. French , German, Spanish, Russian

2. Japanese, korean, Chinese

3. Persian , arabian , pashto

The entrance test for this program is a standard test that will be carried along with the BA entrance exam for the 3 clusters.  Syllabus covers questions about general knowledge, artificial language , general English and language aptitude. The exam is conducted in the English language as a computer based test .

Hope this will help you



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