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Q:

Which one of the following viruses is responsible for the recent death of lions in Gir National Park?

A) Canine Distemper Virus B) Nipah Virus
C) Hendra Virus D) Foot and Mouth Disease Virus  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Canine Distemper Virus

Explanation:

canine distemper may have been responsible for the death of four lions even as two more deaths were reported in Gir, taking the death toll to 23 since September 12.Canine distemper is a viral disease that impacts a large number of wild animals including cats and dogs.

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1 1926
Q:

Which blood group is called universal donor?

A) AB- B) O-
C) AB+ D) O+
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) O-

Explanation:

O- blood group is called universal donor. AB+ is called as universal acceptor.

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4 1926
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:

Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains

A) a relatively stable internal environment within limits B) a changing state within an unlimited range
C) the lowest possible energy usage D) a static state with no deviation from preset points
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a relatively stable internal environment within limits

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2 1926
Q:

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

 

Inform all the other

 

A-would be punished

B-giving them a lift too

C-officers that anyone

 

 

A) CAB B) BCA
C) CBA D) BAC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) CBA

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1 1925
Q:

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

I said to my sister, "where were you this evening?"

 

A) I asked my sister where she was that evening. B) I asked my sister where she had been that evening.
C) I asked my sister where she was this evening. D) I asked my sister where she has been that evening.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) I asked my sister where she had been that evening.

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Q:

Which of the following is a free encyclopedia, written collaboratively by the people who use it?

A) Google B) Wikipedia
C) Encyclopedia D) Yahoo
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Wikipedia

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: The main manifestations of violence in recent times have been extremism, terrorism, assassination by bombs and bullets.
Q: In the modern world, violence has taken many forms, each signifying the evil side of man and his design to destroy the principle of equity, justice and truth.
R: Another related activity is the hijacking of aircrafts, vehicles etc.
S: A new dimension to the cult of violence has been added by the cult of kidnapping of innocent person and subsequent black mail.

 

A) QPSR B) PSRQ
C) PRQS D) SRPQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) QPSR

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