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Q:

In communication satellite, multiple repeaters are known as

A) Modulators B) Transponders
C) Detectors D) Generators
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Transponders

Explanation:

In communication satellite, multiple repeaters are known as Transponders.

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Q:

Soil having high content of aluminum and iron oxide is also known as _____.

A) meadow soil B) pedalfer soil
C) chernozen soil D) podzol soil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) pedalfer soil

Explanation:
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Q:

What is the ultimate source of energy in an ecosystem?

A) Fungi B) Plants
C) Sun D) Water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sun

Explanation:

Sun - The Solar Energy is the ultimate source of energy in an ecosystem.

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Which of the following are physical signs of stress?

A) tense muscles B) aches
C) loss of sexual desire D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Physical signs of stress include Frequent colds and infections, aches, pains and tense muscles, stomach upset, loss of sexual desire, etc...

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Which one of the following States of India is not covered by Food Forecasting Stations set up by the Central Water Commission?

 

A) Rajasthan B) Jammu and Kashmir
C) Tripura D) Himachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:

Presently, there are 226 flood forecasting stations consisting of 166 level forecasting stations for villages and towns and 60 inflow forecasting stations for reservoirs/dams/barrages in the country. Existing flood forecasting network covers 22 States / Union Territories and 19 major river basins / sub-basins in the country.

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Which one of the following statements with regard to the winter solstice is correct?

A) The South Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness. B) It occurs on June 21.
C) The North Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness. D) The Sun is at aphelion.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The North Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness.

Explanation:

On December 21, the earth is in an equivalent position on the opposite points in its orbit, So the South pole is tipped towards the sun and North pole away from it resulting in 24 hours of darkness at the North pole, as the sun is overhead on the Tropic of Capricorn. This phenomenon is winter solstice; while on June 21, North pole is tipped towards the Sun but the South pole is tipped away from the sun resulting in 24 hours of darkness on the South Pole, as the sun is overhead on the Tropic of Cancer.This phenomenon is summer solstice; while Aphelion is the position of the earth in its orbit when it is at its distant point from the sun.

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Which one of the following statements concerning the natural vegetation of India is not correct?

A) Sal is found in moist deciduous forests. B) Casuarina is largely found along the coastal region of Tamil Nadu.
C) Deodar is a coniferous species of tree. D) Shola forests are found mainlyon the upper reaches of Himalaya.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Shola forests are found mainlyon the upper reaches of Himalaya.

Explanation:

The temperate forests are called Sholas in the Nilgiris, Anaimalai and Palani hills.Moist deciduous forests: Major Species: Teak, sal, shisham, hurra, mahua, amla, semul, kusum, and sandalwood etc. are the main species of these forests.

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Q:

Food handlers can contaminate food when they

Answer

1) If they use the same cutting board/counter to cut raw chicken, and other foods with out sanitizing in between. 


 


2) If they have a cold, flu, or pink eye and are handling food, coughing without covering their mouth, then washing their hands.


 


3) If they don't properly wash their vegetables.


 


4) Not storing foods at proper temperatures.


 


And so many other reasons for Food handlers can contaminate food.

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