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Q:

Which among the following is not a dwarf planet?

A) Mars B) Makemake
C) Pluto D) Eris
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mars

Explanation:
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Q:

Valve between the left ventricle and Aorta?

A) Pulmonic valve B) Tricuspid valve
C) Aortic valve D) Mitral valve
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Aortic valve

Explanation:

The Aortic valve - located between the left ventricle and the aorta

The Mitral valve - located between the left atrium and left ventricle

The Tricuspid valve - located between the right atrium and the right ventricle (and) 

The Pulmonary (pulmonic) valve - located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.

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Q:

What natural factors contribute to global climate?

A) Forest Fires B) Solar Activity
C) Melting Permafrost D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

Global warming is the increase in the earth’s average temperature due to release of several greenhouse gases to the atmosphere by humans. Global warming is affecting many parts of the world.

 

Natural Causes include :

1. Solar Activity

2. Melting Permafrost

3. Forest Fires 

 

Human made causes include :

1. Deforestation

2. Overpopulation

3. Landfills

4. Mining

5. Fertilizer Use

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Q:

Collisions occur at curves because

A) speed on the approach is too great B) speed leaving the curve is not enough
C) speed leaving the curve is too great D) speed on the approach is not enough
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) speed on the approach is too great

Explanation:

Collisions occur at curves because speed on the approach is too great.

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Q:

Metal present in haemoglobin?

A) magnesium B) aluminium
C) iron D) copper
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) iron

Explanation:

Haemoglobin is a protein what carries oxygen in the blood and contains iron metal in it.

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Q:

Which gases in the atmosphere absorb ultraviolet radiation?

A) Ozone B) Carbondi oxide
C) Oxygen D) Helium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ozone

Explanation:

The ozone gas present in the atmosphere absorb ultraviolet radiation. It is spread as a ozone layer throughout the stratosphere.

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Q:

Which one of the following is most sensitive to environmental change?

A) Amphibian B) Reptile
C) Mammal D) Insect
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Amphibian

Explanation:

Amphibians are one of the most sensitive groups to change, whether that is caused by habitat loss, invasive species, disease, trade or climate change. Their sensitivity to environmental threats has been generally linked to the observation that amphibians are characterized by a rather permeable skin. Given their complex life cycles and other traits, amphibians are often recognized as indicators of ecosystem health.

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Q:

Yoga is originated in which country?

A) India B) China
C) Japan D) Germany
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) India

Explanation:

Yoga is originated in India during 11th century.

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