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Tsunami waves are the undersea occurrence of earthquake exceeding 7.5 on Richter scale. Which one of the following statements regarding this is not correct?

A) It often generates strong waves B) The pacific coasts are most vulnerable to Tsunami waves.
C) Tsunami waves are also called high-energy tidal waves or seismic sea waves. D) Tsunami is a Latin word.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tsunami is a Latin word.

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All   are   correct   except   D,   as Tsunami is a Japanese word

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When does solar eclipse take place ?

A) When the sun is between the moon and earth B) When the earth is between the moon and sun
C) When the moon is between the sun and earth D) When the moon does not lie on the line joining the sun and earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) When the moon is between the sun and earth

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_____ is the source of energy and materials in human beings.

A) Water B) Sunlight
C) Food D) Gas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Food

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The ability to memorize well is an example of

A) a personal quality B) a personal skill
C) self-evaluation D) personal awareness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a personal skill

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Organisms that generate energy using light are known as ______.

A) Chaemolithotrophs B) Oligotrophs
C) Bacteria D) Photoautotrophs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Photoautotrophs

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Red rot is a disease caused to which of the following plant?

A) Paddy B) Sugarcane
C) Mustard D) Wheat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sugarcane

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In which industry Potassium Nitrate is used commercially?

A) Glass Manufacturing B) Electroplating
C) Fire Cracker Manufacturing D) Leather Industry
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fire Cracker Manufacturing

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Which of the following is NOT true about vascular system?

A) Life span of human RBC is 115-120 days. B) The vascular system forms about 7-8% of the body weight.
C) Blood is white or red vascular connective tissue. D) There is about 6.8 liters of blood in an adult person
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Blood is white or red vascular connective tissue.

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