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Which one of the following statements regarding histone proteins is correct?

A) Histones are proteins that are present in mitochondrial membrane B) Histones are proteins that are present in nucleus in association with DNA
C) Histones are proteins associated with lipids in the cytosol D) Histones are proteins associated with carbohydrates in the cytosol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Histones are proteins that are present in nucleus in association with DNA

Explanation:

Histones are highly alkaline proteins found in eukaryotic cell nucleusthat package and order the DNA into structural units called nucleosomes. They are the chief protein components of chromatin, acting as spools around which DNA winds, and playrole in gene regulation.

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Ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere is absorbed by

A) SO2 B) Ozone
C) Oxygen D) Argon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ozone

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A worksheet range is a

A) A command used for data modeling B) A range of values such as from 23 to 234
C) A group of cells D) A group of worksheets
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A group of cells

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Which pillar of Indian Constitution is its final interpreter?

A) The Executive B) The Legislative
C) The Judiciary D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The Judiciary

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Planning in India derives its objectives and social premises from which of the following?

A) Public Policy B) Directive Principles of State Policy  
C) Fundamental Rights   D) Fundamental Duties
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Directive Principles of State Policy  

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According to the Hornbostel–Sachs system of Indian Musical Instruments, Ghungroo can be classified as

A) Chordophones B) Aerophones
C) Membranophones D) Idiophones
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Idiophones

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Who was the first Indian astronomer to calculate the time taken by earth to orbit the sun?

A) Aryabhatta B) Ved Bhatnagara
C) Bhaskaracharya D) Bishu devtamapi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bhaskaracharya

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) cabinets B) basoons
C) sprinckle D) esposes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cabinets

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