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According to an estimate, almost ___ percent forests have been lost in the tropics, compared to only 1 percent in the temperate region.

A) 20 B) 40
C) 60 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

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The force which makes a vehicle to stop when break is applied is called

A) gravitational force B) vander­walls force
C) frictional force D) co­valant force
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) frictional force

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Data in database at a particular point of time is called as?

A) Intension B) Extension
C) Back up D) Application
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Extension

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To have at one's fingertips

A) To be very fast on the keyboard B) To be adroit with a percussion musical instrument
C) Recall of factual information at one's command D) To carefully note down minute details
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Recall of factual information at one's command

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace.

There are a _____ of pillars upon which India's policy

A) numerous B) number
C) many D) loop
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) number

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Q:

Which process requires cellular energy?

A) Passive transport B) Active transport
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Active transport

Explanation:

Active transport is a method of transport of ions or molecules along the cell membrane in the cell from lower to higher concentration region and which needs cellular energy.

There are three main types of Active Transport. They are:

  1. The Sodium-Potassium pump,
  2. Exocytosis, and
  3. Endocytosis.
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Q:

The vitamin D deficiency disease in adults is known as

A) Hypovitaminosis D B) Avitaminosis
C) Scorbutus D) Petechiae
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hypovitaminosis D

Explanation:

Vitamin D also known as Sunshine vitamin is produced in the body when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Its deficiency leads to a disease in which bone tissue doesn't properly mineralize leading to soft bones. The vitamin D deficiency disease in adults is known as Hypovitaminosis D.

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Which city emerged as the Most Dynamic City in the world 2018?

A) Hyderabad B) Bengaluru
C) Kolkata D) Pune
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bengaluru

Explanation:

According to a survey, Bengaluru has emerged as the world's most dynamic city among 20 cities. Hyderabad bagged second position.

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