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Green pigment is called

A) Chlorophyll B) Xanthophyll
C) Carotene D) Phycobillin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chlorophyll

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Cretinism is due to the disorder of the glands

A) Thymus B) Parathyroid
C) Thyroid D) Adrenal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thyroid

Explanation:

Cretinism is a disease caused by hypothyroidism(less thyroxine formation).The symptoms of the disease are retardation  of mental, physical and sexual developments. Potbellt, protruding tongue, dry skin etc are also indicative of this disease.

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Q:

What state of matter is Jello?

A) Liquid B) Solid
C) Colloid D) Gas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Colloid

Explanation:

Jello is a colloid, a semi-rigid structure i.e, semi-solid suspended in a liquid. When you Heat it up a bit and you'll break the protein bonds of the gelatin and it will liquefy completely and if you freeze, it becomes solid.

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Q:

The sciatic nerve is a combination of which two nerves?

A) common fibular and tibial B) pudendal and posterior femoral cutaneous
C) posterior femoral cutaneous and tibial D) pudendal and common fibular
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) common fibular and tibial

Explanation:

The sciatic nerve is a combination of common fibular and tibial. 

 

The sciatic nerve divides into its two branches::

1. The tibial nerve

2. The common fibular nerve

at the popliteal fossa.

 

The tibial nerve, which travels down the posterior compartment of the leg into the foot.

The common peroneal nerve also called the common fibular nerve, which travels down the anterior and lateral compartments of the leg into the foot.

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Which of the following awards is Sachin Tendulkar NOT awarded with?

 

A) Bharat Ratna B) Dhyan Chand Award
C) Padma Vibhushan D) Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dhyan Chand Award

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Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?

A) Acid rain B) SO2
C) CO2 D) Dust particles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Acid rain

Explanation:

Secondary pollutants include ozone, which is formed when hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) combine in the presence of sunlight.

 

Whereas Primary pollutant are those pollutants that are directly emitted from their sources, like CO2, CO, SO2 as these gases are directly emitted form burning of fossil fuels.

 

Acid rain, which is formed when sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides react with water, sulfuric acid etc.

 

Hence, Acidrain is a secondary air pollutant.

 

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For Distribution of powers between the Union and the States, the Constitution of India introduces three lists. Which two of the following Articles govern the distribution  of powers:

A) Articles 4 and 5 B) Articles 56 amd 57
C) Articles 141 and 142 D) Articles 245 and 246
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Articles 245 and 246

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Q:

Which of the following sports is most popular worldwide?

A) Football B) Hockey
C) Cricket D) Tennis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Football

Explanation:

Top five most popular games world wide are :

 

Game name              -      Estimated  fans     -    Popular Regions

 

1. Soccer / Football      -      3.5 Billion    -     Europe, Africa, Asia, America

2. Cricket                    -      2.5 Billion     -    Asia, Australia, UK

3. Basketball               -      2.2 Billion     -    US, Canada, China and Philippines

4. Field Hockey           -       2 Billion       -     Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia

5. Tennis                    -       1 Billion       -     Europe, Americas, and Asia.

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