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AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The transmission of HIV infection generally occurs through

A) eating contaminated food and water   B) transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products
C) inhaling polluted air D) shaking hand with infected person
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products

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AIDS is caused by the Human Immuno deficiency Virus (HIV), a member of a group of viruses called retrovirus, which have an envelope enclosing the RNA genome. Transmission of HIV-infection generally occurs by (a) sexual contact with infected person, (b) by transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products, (c) by sharing infected needles as in the case of intravenous drug abusers and (d) from infected mother to her child through placenta.

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During the Middle Ages education was confined only to:-

A) Kshatriyas B) Brahmins
C) Peasants D) Shudras
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Brahmins

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During the Middle Ages education was confined only to Brahmins.

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Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following

A) Lion B) Deer
C) Tiger D) Bear
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tiger

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Name the device used to connect computers for communication via telephone lines..

A) HUB B) Switch
C) Repeater D) MODEM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) MODEM

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Zeatin is produced in ____ and transported to ___ in the xylem where it promotes cell division.

A) Shoots, Roots,  B) Roots, Shoots
C) Stems, Leaves D) Leaves, Stems
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Roots, Shoots

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What is the chemical formula of Ozone?

A) O B) O2
C) O3 D) O4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) O3

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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

A) Silent volcano : Damavand B) Active volcano : Stromboli
C) Dormant Volcano - Krakatau D) Extinct volcano - Etna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Extinct volcano - Etna

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Which country was, in October 2017, named the best country to visit in 2018, according to Lonely Planet 'Best in Travel 2018' list?

A) India B) Chile
C) Thailand D) South Korea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chile

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