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In each of the following choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.

“WANE”

A) Widen B) Poor
C) Swell D) Tight
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Widen

Explanation:

WANE means (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent. And widen means broaden, increase. Both are nearly opposite in meaning.

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What happens in an oxidation reaction?

A) Protons are lost. B) Electrons are lost
C) Neutrons are lost. D) Electrons are gained.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Electrons are lost

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Which of the following gases is heavier than oxygen?

A) Carbon dioxide B) Ammonia
C) Methane D) Helium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Carbon dioxide

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Polynucleotide chain of DNA contains

A) a nitrogenous base, deoxyribose sugar and phosphate group B) a nitrogenous base, ribose sugar and phosphate group
C) deoxyribose sugar, ribose sugar and phosphate group D) a nitrogenous base and phosphate group only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a nitrogenous base, deoxyribose sugar and phosphate group

Explanation:

The two DNA strands are called polynucleotidesbecause they are composed of simpler monomer units called nucleotides. Eachnucleotideis composed of one of four nitrogen-containingnucleobases (cytosine, guanine, adenine or thymine), a sugar called deoxyribose, and a phosphate group.

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Who among the following has been called the ‘Napoleon of India’?

A) Ashoka B) Samudragupta
C) Chandragupta D) Harshavardhana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Samudragupta

Explanation:
Samudra Gupta (335-375 AD) of Gupta dynasty is known as the ‘Napoleon of India’.
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Project 'Sankalp' started for the purpose____________

A) To eradicate illiteracy B) To eradicate Polio
C) To eliminate AIDS/HIV D) To eliminate unemployment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To eliminate AIDS/HIV

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In April 2016, amid rising tension over North Korea, which country launched its first domestically built aircraft carrier?

A) South Korea B) Japan
C) China D) USA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) China

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What is formed when Magnesium is burnt?

A) Baking Soda B) Calcium Carbonate
C) Ash D) Vinegar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ash

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