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The demand curve facing a perfectly competitive firm is

A) Line sloping upwards B) Horizontal line
C) Line sloping downwards D) Vertical line
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Horizontal line

Explanation:

The demand curve facing a perfectly competitive firm is a horizontal straight line equal to the equilibrium price of the entire market because a perfectly competitive firm can sell all units brought to market at the same price.

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Q:

The first large scale electrical air conditioning was invented and used in 1902 by

A) Willis Carrier B) John Gorrie
C) Stuart Cramer D) H.H. Schultz
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Willis Carrier

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Q:

A raised hammer possesses

A) Kinetic energy B) Mechanical energy
C) Muscular energy D) Potential energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Potential energy

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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.

 

Spin one's wheels

 

A) Keep bragging about oneself B) Try your luck
C) Expel much effort for little or no gain D) Start a long journey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Expel much effort for little or no gain

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

The burglar broke in the shop last night.

A) broke B) broke through
C) broke into D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) broke into

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

As long as we are in this historical city let us spend our time (doing sightseeing).

A) to sightsee B) sightsee
C) sightseeing D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sightseeing

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__________ are made up of sclerenchymatous cells. These are generally absent in the primary phloem but are found in the secondary phloem.

A) Xylem fibres B) Xylem parenchyma
C) Phloem parenchyma D) Phloem fibres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Phloem fibres

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Q:

DPT vaccine is categorized as which of the following ?

A) Anti viral vaccine B) Anti protozoan vaccine
C) Anti rickettsial vaccine D) A combined vaccine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A combined vaccine

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