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In the names Mangifera indica (mango), Solanum tuberosum (potato) and Panthera leo (lion), what does the three names, indica, tuberosum and leo, represent?

A) Binomial Nomenclature B) Taxonomic Hierarchy
C) Identification D) Specific Epithet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Specific Epithet

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Which of the following is the most abundant metal on Earth's crust?

A) Magnesium B) Iron
C) Copper D) Aluminium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Aluminium

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What is the position of the Earth when it is at the greatest distance from the sun ?

A) Aphelion B) Antipode
C) Perihelion D) Aldiatc
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Aphelion

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The boundary between Earth's crust and mantle is _____.

A) Moho discontinuity B) Lehman discontinuity
C) Conrad discontinuity D) Gutenberg discontinuity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Moho discontinuity

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Who developed the theory of Evolution?

A) Charles Darwin B) Isaac Newton
C) Pranav Mistry D) Galileo Galilei
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Charles Darwin

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Why do the plant closes stomata when it does NOT need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?

A) To store carbon dioxide B) To prevent water loss
C) To release stored oxygen D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To prevent water loss

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The major objective of INSAT series of satellites is to facilitate.

A) TV relay to remote areas B) Mobile network in remote areas
C) Internet services D) Mapping locations through GPS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TV relay to remote areas

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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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