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Credit of developing polio vaccine goes to

A) J.L. Baird B) Selman Waksman
C) Both A & B D) Jones Salk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jones Salk

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Plants that are more rare today are

A) Hydrophytes B) Xerophytes
C) Mesophytes D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hydrophytes

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Q:

In satellite based communication VSAT stands for

Answer

VSAT stands for Very Small Aperture Terminal is a satellite communications system that serves home and business users.

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Q:

The diploid generation of the plant life cycle always

A) produces eggs and sperm B) produces spores
C) is called the gametophyte D) develops from a spore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) produces spores

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Term ‘Visible Horizon’ in astronomy is defined as:-

A) The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays passing through the meridian of the place. B) The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays not passing through the meridian of the place.
C) The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays passing through the point of observation. D) The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays not passing through the point of observation.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The circle of contact of the earth and the cone of visual rays passing through the point of observation.

Explanation:

Visible Horizon is the circle of contract, with the earth, of the cone of visual rays passing through the point of observation.

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Which energy source generates the least greenhouse gases?

A) Fossil fuels energy B) Nuclear energy
C) Solar energy D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fossil fuels energy

Explanation:

Fossil fuels energy source generates the least greenhouse gases. Of them, i.e, oil, natural gas and coal, natural gas source generates the least greenhouse gases.

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The term ageism refers to

A) judging people on the basis of chronological age B) the demographics of the population pyramid
C) the veneration of the elderly D) the view of society held by older people
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) judging people on the basis of chronological age

Explanation:

The term ageism refers to judging people on the basis of chronological age. It is a discrimination against individuals or groups on the basis of their age.

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What is the main cause of Tsunami?

A) Tectonism B) Earthquake on Sea Surface
C) Tidal force D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Earthquake on Sea Surface

Explanation:

The main cause of Tsunami is Earthquake on Sea Surface.

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