Earth’s average density (~5.5 g/cm³) exceeds surface rock density (~2.7–3.0 g/cm³), indicating a dense metallic core, confirmed by seismic studies, per geophysics (e.g., “Earth” by Tarbuck).
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The study of human body cells is called: (CSS-2024)
The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) encompass a wide range of objectives, including eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, achieving universal primary education, promoting gender equality, reducing child mortality, improving maternal health, combating HIV/AIDS, ensuring environmental sustainability, and fostering global partnerships 1.
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Rafic Baha El Deen Al Hariri had been the Prime Minister of:
Rafic Hariri was a prominent Lebanese statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Lebanon for two terms: from 1992 to 1998 and again from 2000 until his resignation in October 2004 [1, p12]. He was assassinated in February 2005.
Hamas (Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya or Islamic Resistance Movement) was founded in December 1987, at the beginning of the first Intifada [2](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hamas)[3](https://www.dni.gov/nctc/groups/hamas.html)[5](https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/doctrine-hamas). Sheikh Ahmed Yassin is widely recognized as the principal founder and spiritual leader of Hamas [2](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hamas)[4](https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/ethnic-and-cultural-studies/hamas)[5](https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/doctrine-hamas)[6](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AhmedYassin). Abdel Aziz al-Rantisi is also mentioned as a co-founder [6](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AhmedYassin). Yasser Arafat was the leader of the PLO, a rival secular organization [2](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hamas). Ismail Haniyeh and Khalid Meshaal are prominent Hamas leaders who rose to prominence later; Haniyeh became Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority in 2006, and Meshaal became head of Hamas's political bureau in 1996 [2](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hamas). Since Sheikh Ahmed Yassin is not listed among the options, "None of these" is the correct answer.
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How many members the National Security Council (Pakistan) has:
The National Security Council (NSC) of Pakistan was established by the National Security Council Act, 2004. According to this act, the council comprises the President (as Chairperson), the Prime Minister (as Vice-Chairperson), the Chairman of the Senate, the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, the Chief Ministers of the provinces (four), the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. This composition totals 12 members. Since 12 is not an option, "None of these" is correct. The provided source document did not specify an answer for this question [1, p6].
The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, the 2004 Summer Olympics, were held in Athens, Greece, from August 13 to August 29, 2004 [1, p5]. This marked the return of the Olympics to the city where the modern games began. The source PDF incorrectly marked (d) but its explanation confirms Athens [1, p5].
Sheikh Ahmed Ismail Hassan Yassin was one of the principal founders of Hamas (Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya – Islamic Resistance Movement) in 1987 [2, p23]. He served as the spiritual leader of the organization until his assassination in 2004.
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What position did Hu Jintao hold in China (in 2009)?
In 2009, Hu Jintao was the paramount leader of China. He held the key positions of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (from 2002 to 2012) and President of the People's Republic of China (from 2003 to 2013). He also served as Chairman of the Central Military Commission (from 2004 to 2012) [2, p22].