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Blotting paper absorbs ink due to

A) Capillary action phenomenon B) Diffusion of ink through the blotting
C) Siphon action D) Viscosity of ink
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Capillary action phenomenon

Explanation:

Blotting paper absorbs ink by the process of capillary action. The capillary action is based on the property of surface tension of liquid.

 

All unsized paper will absorb water. Blotting paper is not sized and made bulkier to provide capillary action for faster absorption of liquid.

 

Blotting paper has also been sold as a cosmetic to aid in the removal of skin oils and makeup.

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Silviculture is the branch of botany in which we study about

A) Culture of algae B) Development of forest
C) Culture of fungi D) Silciphida plant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Development of forest

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Which of the following has a highest wind velocity ?

A) Loo B) Tornado
C) Typhoon D) Hurricane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tornado

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Which one of the following statements would be INCORRECT to use?

 

A) An atom of a compound B) A mole of an element
C) A mole of a compound D) An atom of an element
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An atom of a compound

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Select the synonym of

to concoct

 

A) to obliterate B) to contrive
C) to decimate D) to pulverize
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to contrive

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Q:

Name a common greenhouse gas containing only hydrogen and oxygen?

A) CH4 B) O3
C) H2O D) NO
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) H2O

Explanation:

The common greenhouse gas containing only hydrogen and oxygen is H2O, this is water vapor.

The common greenhouse gases are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.

The composition (chemical formula) of those gases are:

Water vapor: H2O
Carbon dioxide: CO2
Methane: CH4
Nitrous oxide: NO
Ozone: O3.

As you see the only one of those that contains only hydrogen and oxygen is H2O, water vapor.

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Q:

The rate of heartbeat is accelerated by the hormone 

A) adrenaline B) acetylcholine
C) thyroxine D) pituitrin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) adrenaline

Explanation:

The hormone adrenaline also called epinephrine is known as a stress hormone. In emotional upsets( like fear, anger etc.) this hormone is poured into the blood and it accelerates heart beat. The hormone acetylcholine decelerates heartbeat rate.

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The first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot, which has been named Bhoorsingh the Barasingha is

A) Sunderbans Tiger Reserve B) Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
C) Kanha Tiger Reserve D) Corbett Tiger Reserve
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kanha Tiger Reserve

Explanation:

The Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has become the first Tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot, which has named Bhoorsingh the Barasingha.

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