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Why is Golden Rice pale yellow in color?

A) Rich in Beta-Carotene B) Rich in Phycobilins
C) Rich in Chlorophyll D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rich in Beta-Carotene

Explanation:

Golden Rice (Oryza sativa) denotes a genetically modified rice capable of biosynthesizing and accumulating β-carotene (provitamin A) in the endosperm, yielding a characteristic yellow color in the polished grains. Golden rice was developed to help cope with vitamin A deficiency, a problem that prevails in developing countries, affecting millions (Underwood, 2000; UNICEF, 2000). Vitamin A deficiency causes mortality and growth retardation in children and frequently impairs vision, leading to blindness. It also contributes indirectly to anemia by interfering with iron bioavailability.

 

The endosperm of Golden Rice (Oryza sativa) is yellow due to the accumulation of β-carotene (provitamin A) and xanthophylls. The product of the two carotenoid biosynthesis transgenes used in Golden Rice results in Pale Yellow color.

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Q:

Blue litmus paper is converted into red in solution of _______

A) Acid B) Base
C) Alkali D) Salt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Acid

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The Narmada river originates in _______

A) Vindhyan Range B) Maikal Range
C) Satpura Range D) Mahadeo Range
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Maikal Range

Explanation:

It rises on the Amarkantak plateau in the in the Maikal Range from a spring at a height of 1060m

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Of the following, the town does not come within the National Capital Region(NCR) is

A) Panipat B) Rohtak
C) Khurja D) Mathura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mathura

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Which statement best describes an O3 molecule?

A) The double bond in ozone switches back and forth between the two outer oxygen atoms B) An ozone molecule contains one single bond and one double bond
C) Each atom in ozone is connected to another atom by 1.5 bonds. D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An ozone molecule contains one single bond and one double bond

Explanation:

Ozone molecule has one single bond and one double bond.

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Which among the following is NOT a member of any of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament?

 

I. Prime Minister of India

II. Finance Minister of India

III. President of India

 

A) Only I B) Only II
C) Only III D) Both II and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only III

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Which compound contains both ionic and covalent bonds?

A) NaNO3 B) CaSO4
C) NH4Cl D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Here all the given compounds have both ionic and covalent bonds.

 

NaNO3 - In Sodium nitrate, Nitrate is covalently bonded as nitrogen is bonded with 3 oxygen atoms. And this nitrate is ionically bonded with sodium.

 

CaSO4 - In Calcium sulphate, sulphate is covalently bonded as sulphur is bonded with 4 oxygen atoms. And this sulphate is ionically bonded with calcium.

 

NH4Cl - In Ammonium chloride, ammonium is covalently bonded as nitrogen is bonded with 4 hydrogen atoms. And this ammonium is ionically bonded with chlorine.

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What is the Tagline of Bank of Baroda?

A) A tradition of trust B) India’s International Bank
C) Relationships beyond Banking D) One Family One Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India’s International Bank

Explanation:

Bank of Baroda is an Indian International banking and financial services company headquartered in Vadodara in Gujarat, India. The Tagline of Bank of Baroda is India’s International Bank.

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