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Who created the first mechanical computer, which proved to be the prototype for future computers?

A) Archimedes B) John Harrison
C) Cai Lun D) Charles Babbage
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Charles Babbage

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Who is the author of "Gently Falls: The Bakula"?

A) Amitav Ghosh B) Mitali Meelan
C) Ravinder Singh D) Sudha Murty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sudha Murty

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Pale into insignificance

A) Seemed less important B) Was less exciting
C) Was less hectic D) Was dull and pale
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Seemed less important

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Syngamy results information of 

A) haploid zygote B) diploid zygote
C) non-motile male gametes D) motile male gametes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) diploid zygote

Explanation:

Syngamy, also known as fertilisation occurs between the male and female gametes. Syngamy may occur either externally, outside the body of organisms or internally, inside the body. Syngamy leads to formation of a specialised cell called diploid zygote.

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A) Centre for Science and Environment in a recent study found that a number of commonly available brands of prepackaged breads tested positive for potassium bromate and potassium iodate. B) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India recommended to the Health Ministry to remove potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives.
C) The Union Government banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive on the basisof the above recommendation. D) Potassium bromate is a neurotoxin.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Potassium bromate is a neurotoxin.

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CSE in its recommendation asked Indian regulator FSSAI to act immediately and ban the two chemicals.

It says that Indian bread manufacturer’ use two chemicals, banned in many countries but not in India, being used by bread industry are potassium bromate (KbrO3) and potassium iodate (KIO3).

The government (FSSAI) banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive on the basis of the above recommendation.

The regulator had recommended to the health ministry removal of potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives after a study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

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Which type of epithelium is removed with a buccal swab?

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The stratified squamous epithelial cells or the outer layer of epidermis is removed with a buccal swab.

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 In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Temporal

 

A) Material B) Fleshly
C) Earthly D) Spiritual
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Spiritual

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Which country is not a member of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?

A) Thailand B) Myanmar
C) India D) Pakistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pakistan

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