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Q:

The main use of salt in the diet is to

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A) produce in small amounts the hydrochloric acid required for the digestion of food B) increase the solubility of food particles in water
C) make the taste of food better D) ease the process of cooking
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) produce in small amounts the hydrochloric acid required for the digestion of food

Explanation:

The main use of salt in the diet is to produce in small amounts the hydrochloric acid required for the digestion of food.

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Q:

The CPU consists of which two parts?

A) ALU B) Control unit
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

The Central Processing Unit, consists of Arithmetic and logic unit and Control unit.

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Q:

what is the source of energy for the water cycle?

A) Rain water B) Sun
C) Clouds D) Animals
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sun

Explanation:

The water cycle is a term for the movement of water between the Earth's surface, the sky and underground. Water evaporates due to heat from the sun. Hence, the water cycle is driven primarily by the energy from the sun.

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This solar energy drives the cycle by evaporating water from the oceans, lakes, rivers, and even the soil. Other water moves from plants to the atmosphere through the process of transpiration.

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Q:

In which year was the Supreme Court of India established?

A) 1951 B) 1949
C) 1950 D) 1947
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1950

Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India was established in the year 1950.

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Q:

The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on Rs. 6250 at 8% per annum in 2 years is

A) Rs.30 B) Rs.40
C) Rs.50 D) Rs.60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.40

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Q:

The total of the ages of Ashok, Akbar and Anil is 65 years. What was the total of their ages six years ago ?

A) 59 B) 43
C) 57 D) 47
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 47

Explanation:

Let their ages be x, y, z
Hence given that x + y + z = 65
Now, six years ago x age is x - 6, y is y - 6 and that of z is z - 6
Then the sum of their ages six years ago is (x + y + z) - (6 + 6 + 6) = 65 - 18 = 47

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Q:

Where does hydroelectric energy come from?

A) Air B) Water
C) Solar D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Water

Explanation:

Hydroelectricity is electricity produced from hydropower i.e, water.

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Q:

The clipboard

A) is a Cache memory B) is a feature that stores user information
C) is used to temporarily store, items that has been cut or copied D) is a feature that saves file temporarily
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) is used to temporarily store, items that has been cut or copied

Explanation:

A clipboard is a temporary storage area for items that the user wants to cut or copy from one place to another.

 

For example, in a word processor application, the user might want to cut text from one part of a document and paste it in another part of the document or somewhere else, it is temporarily stored in clipboard.

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