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Tetraethyl lead is used as

A) Fire extinguisher B) Gasoline additive
C) Mosquito repellent D) Pain killer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gasoline additive

Explanation:

Tetraethyl lead is a highly toxic compound used as a gasoline additive.

Tetraethyl lead abbreviated as TEL, is an organo lead compound with the formula (CH3CH2)4Pb. It is a petro-fuel additive which in turn caused increased vehicle performance. This is also used as an antiknock agent in gasoline and jet fuels. Tetraethyl lead is absorbed rapidly by the skin, the lungs, and the gastrointestinal tract. It is converted to triethyl lead, which might be responsible for its toxicity.

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Pressure, pain, and temperature receptors in the skin are

A) Exteroceptors B) Proprioceptors
C) Interoceptors D) Mechanoreceptors
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Exteroceptors

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Which must be true for metamorphism to occur?

A) The parent rock must be in solid form. B) Tons of pressure must be applied.
C) The process must take place underground. D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

Metamorphism is the change of minerals or geologic texture in pre-existing rocks, without the protolith melting into liquid magma. The change occurs primarily due to heat, pressure, and the introduction of chemically active fluids.

 

The parent rock must be in solid form. Tons of pressure must be applied for metamorphism to happen. The process must take place underground.

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East African Valleys, streching from East Africa through Red Sea to Syria is an example of

A) river valley B) rift valley system
C) glaciated valley D) a canyon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) rift valley system

Explanation:

A rift valley is formed either due to upheaval of blocks on either sides of a fracture or due to subsidence of block between them.

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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

 

A) Etna : Italy B) Fujiyama : Japan
C) Popa : Myanmar D) Krakatau : Malaysia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Krakatau : Malaysia

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A Transparent DBMS

A) Keep its logical structure hidden from users B) Can access control
C) Keeps its physical structure hidden from users D) Can not hide sensitive information from users
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Keeps its physical structure hidden from users

Explanation:

DBMS :: Database Managemet System.

A DBMS which keeps its physical structure hidden from the user is known as a transparent DBMS.

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Human Rights day is observed on

A) December 10 B) December 14
C) December 25 D) December 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) December 10

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The term Hassles refers to

A) major annoyances of everyday life B) personal limitations that make it impossible for someone to pursue a desired goal
C) to interact with persons we dislike in order to obtain our goals D) minor annoyances of everyday life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) minor annoyances of everyday life

Explanation:

The term Hassles refers to minor annoyances of everyday life.

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