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Thorndike was known for his work with

A) Modeling B) a skinner box
C) monkeys D) a puzzle box
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a puzzle box

Explanation:

Edward Thorndike (1874 - 1949) is famous in psychology for his work on learning theory that lead to the development of operant conditioning within behaviorism.

Thorndike (1898) studied learning in animals (usually cats). He devised a classic experiment in which he used a puzzle box to empirically test the laws of learning.

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Q:

Famous play ' Macbeth ' is written by

A) Leo Tolstoy B) William Shakespeare
C) john Milton D) Charles Dickens
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) William Shakespeare

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A nuclear reactor is said to have become 'critical' when 

A) it stops due to malfunctioning B) it starts emitting dangerous radioactive radiations
C) it is shut down to avoid explosion D) it is ready to produce controlled energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) it is ready to produce controlled energy

Explanation:

To produce controlled energy i.e energy at a controlled or steady rate, the number of fissions per second must be controlled and maintained at that rate. Excess neutrons should be absorbed by control roads like cadmium.

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Q:

Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins are classified as

A) Macromolecules B) Biomolecules
C) Macronutrients D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

Carbohydrates, together with lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, are one of the four major classes of biologically essential organic molecules found in all living organisms. They not only provide energy for vital metabolic reactions but also supply the building materials for normal structure, growth and repair. Your body needs relatively large quantities of carbohydrates, fats and protein for optimal function, hence their classification as macronutrients.

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Q:

India's first National Defence University is being established in

A) Gurgaon B) Hissar
C) Panipat D) Ambala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gurgaon

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 What item, originally called the ‘Whirlwind’, was invented by Ives McGaffey in 1869?

A) Blender B) Electric mixer
C) Washing machine D) Vacuum cleaner
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Electric mixer

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N.R. Narayana Murthy was recently presented with the 2014  'Global India Award' in Canada. He is the executive chairman of which of the following companies?

A) Infosys B) Wipro
C) IBM D) TCS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Infosys

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Q:

Which of the following is an element

A) alumina B) brass
C) graphite D) silicon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) silicon

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