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The eye responds differently to printed words versus computer images. Printed text has sharp, high-contrast edges that are easier for the eye to focus on, while computer images consist of pixels that can flicker and lack the same definition, causing different focusing patterns and eye strain.

In the Mahabharata, Indra (the king of gods) disguised himself as a Brahmin and asked Karna for his divine armor (kavach) and earrings (kundal) as donation. Karna, known for his generosity, could not refuse a Brahmin's request even though he knew it was Indra in disguise.

The primary cause of computer vision syndrome is the eyes' difficulty maintaining proper focus on digital images, which lack the sharp edges and contrast of printed text. While glare, small images, and poor ergonomics (options A, C, D) are contributing factors, the fundamental focusing problem is the root cause.

In the Mahabharata, Indra gave the Shakti astra (a powerful divine weapon) to Karna after receiving Karna's kavach and kundal. This weapon could only be used once and was eventually used by Karna against Ghatotkacha. Krishna and Duryodhana did not give this weapon, and Vayu is not associated with this event.

A sticky wicket refers to a cricket pitch where the ball bounces unpredictably due to drying conditions after rain. This makes batting extremely difficult as ball behavior becomes erratic. It does not refer to field conditions, favoring batsmen, or etiquette breaches.

The Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300-1300 BCE) knew and used copper, bronze (alloy of copper and tin), gold, and silver. Ironworking came to India later, after the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization, making iron the correct answer as it was not known to them.

The Great Bath, one of the most famous structures of the Indus Valley Civilization, was discovered at Mohenjodaro in modern-day Pakistan. It dates to around 2500 BCE and demonstrates the advanced urban planning and sanitation systems of the civilization. It was not found at Harappa, Lothal, or Ropar.

The world's first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building, was built in Chicago in 1885. It was 10 stories tall and is considered the first building to use structural steel in its frame. Neither Las Vegas, New York, nor Los Angeles was home to this architectural milestone.

Liechtenstein's official language is German, as it is a small German-speaking country between Switzerland and Austria. The country uses Swiss German dialects in daily life but Standard German for official purposes. Dutch and French are official languages of neighboring countries, and Swiss is a nationality, not a language.

Khushwant Singh wrote 'Sahibs Who Loved India,' which profiles British colonial officials who developed a deep appreciation for India. Jagdish, Chetan Bhagat, and Nadeem Aslam are authors but not associated with this particular work.