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The cell wall in plants is interrupted by narrow pores carrying fine stands of cytoplasm which interlink the contents of the cells. These strands are called:-

A) Plasmahole B) Microvilli
C) Plasmodesmata D) Plasmalemma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Plasmodesmata

Explanation:

Plasmodesmata are interrupted by narrow pores carrying fine strands of cytoplasm, which interlink the contents of the cells.

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The earliest reference to sati custom is made in which of the following inscriptions?

A) Allahabad Pillar inscription B) Eran inscription of Bhanugupta
C) Aihole inscription of Pulkesin II D) Bhitan inscription of Skandgupta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Eran inscription of Bhanugupta

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2 1880
Q:

Part of the plant where photosynthesis generally occurs

A) roots B) leaves
C) branches D) flowers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) leaves

Explanation:

In a plant, photosynthesis generally occurs in the leaves part as leaves have chlorophyll which is used for making food using sunlight.

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3 1880
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The power of an earthquake is expressed in terms of a magnitude on a scale called __________ scale.

A) Schmitt B) Hutton
C) Werner D) Richter  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Richter  

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1 1879
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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".

The base of the cooking vessels would have a thick coating of carbon deposit and (clean) it was a pain.

A) cleaned B) cleans
C) cleaning D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) cleaning

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) decanyter B) ghoullish
C) accollade D) abruptly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) abruptly

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

This is the sportsperson(A)/whom I think has won(B)/the much coveted prize.(C)/ No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.

A) conglomerate B) donation
C) charity D) dole
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) charity

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