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Q:

Which nutrient provides maximum energy?

A) Fats B) Carbohydrates
C) Proteins D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fats

Explanation:

The nutrient which provides the maximum energy is Fat. It provides the energy of 9 calories/gram.

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Q:

Which is a density independent factor in controlling a population?

A) Food shortage B) Disease
C) Floods D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Floods

Explanation:

Any factor limiting the size of a population whose effect is not dependent on the number of individuals in the population, then such factor is called Density Independent Factor. It is things that the organisms have no control over.

 

Here in the given options, food shortage and disease are factors that are dependent on the number of population but Floods have no dependency.

 

Some examples of density independent factors are :: Earth quake, fires, volcanic eruptions, floods, and  all natural calamities.

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Q:

Primary productivity is not limited by

A) Time B) Availability of sunlight
C) Water D) Nutrients
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Time

Explanation:

Primary productivity refers to plants that make their own food using sunlight, water and availability of nutrients. Hence, they are not limited by time.

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Q:

Which of the following is responsible for regulating noise pollution?

A) Central authorities B) State authorities
C) Local authorities D) Both B & C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both B & C

Explanation:

Both State and Local governments are responsible for regulating noise pollution. Noise pollution refers to the high noise level that we can not bear.

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Q:

The genetic material of HIV consists of

A) DNA B) RNA
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) RNA

Explanation:

The genetic material of HIV consists of two single stranded RNA molecules.

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Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

A) Combustion B) Photosynthesis
C) Respiration D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Photosynthesis

Explanation:

Photosynthesis process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Green plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by photosynthesis. 

The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is maintained by several processes, including photosynthesis, respiration and combustion. 

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Q:

Which energy source generates radioactive waste?

A) Nuclear power B) Thermal power
C) Hydel power D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nuclear power

Explanation:

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Nuclear power energy source generates radioactive waste.

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Q:

The outermost layer of the earth is called

A) Core B) Mantle
C) Crust D) Inner core
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Crust

Explanation:
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