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 East of Eden was written by John Steinbeck.

It was published in 1952.

The novel is set in California’s Salinas Valley.

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Bastille Day is France’s national day.

It commemorates the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789.

The Bastille was a symbol of royal tyranny and oppression

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Sui Generis The Latin phrase "Sui Generis" translates to "of its own kind" or "uniqu".

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In tort law, Restitutio ad integrum (or Restitutio in integrum) means "restoration to the original condition,"

It means restoring the injured party to the position they were in before the wrong occurred.

This is usually achieved through monetary compensation.

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UNICEF is a specialized body of the United Nations.

Stands for: United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund

Responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.

Formed: 11 December 1946

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• Xerophytes are plants adapted to survive in dry or low-water environments.
• They have special features to reduce water loss and store water.

Additional information:

Examples of xerophytes:

• Cactus
• Aloe vera
• Date palm
• Acacia
• Euphorbia

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• Textiles are Pakistan’s largest export commodity.
• The textile sector plays a key role in Pakistan’s economy and foreign exchange earnings.

Additional information:
Major textile export items:

• Cotton yarn
• Readymade garments
• Bed wear
• Towels
• Knitwear

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• Seeds with a short storage period lose their viability quickly.
• Such seeds can generally be stored for about 1–2 months under normal conditions.

Additional information:

Storage life of seeds:

• Short-lived seeds – 1–2 months
• Medium-lived seeds – 3–8 months
• Long-lived seeds – 9–12 months or more
• Onion seeds – short storage life
• Lettuce seeds – short storage life

Last verified on 19-02-2026

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• The Paris Peace Agreement was signed in 1973 to end the Vietnam War.
• It aimed to establish peace and end U.S. military involvement in Vietnam.

Additional information:

• Agreement signed: 27 January 1973
• War involved mainly: North Vietnam, South Vietnam, USA
• Duration of Vietnam War: 1955–1975
• U.S. troops withdrawal began in 1973
• Fall of Saigon: 1975

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• Meristematic cells are undifferentiated cells capable of continuous division.
• They are responsible for the growth of plants in length and thickness.

Additional information:

Types of meristems:

• Apical meristem – root & shoot tips
• Intercalary meristem – nodes & internodes
• Lateral meristem – increase in girth
• Root meristem – root growth
• Shoot meristem – shoot growth

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