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Q:

What landmark in science and technology did india achieve on 21 November 1963?

Answer

The launch of the first rocket from TERLS or Thumba Equatorial Rocket  Launching Centre.

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The Biggest cause of Foodborne Illness is

A) Poor Hygiene B) Toothpick
C) Employee snacking D) Virus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Poor Hygiene

Explanation:

The Biggest cause of Foodborne Illness is Poor Personal Hygiene.

Foodborne Illness is caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Many different disease-causing microbes or pathogens can contaminate foods, so there are many different types of foodborne illnesses.

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What is the principle carbohydrate of milk?

A) Fructose B) Sucrose
C) Lactose D) Galactose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lactose

Explanation:

Lactose is the major carbohydrate in the milk of most species.

 

Lactose is a disaccharide composed of the monosaccharides D-glucose and D-galactose, joined in a ß-1,4-glycosidic linkage. The chemical name for lactose is 4-0-ß-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose.

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Radio Carbon Dating is use to estimate the age of _____ ?

A) Monuments B) Rocks
C) Soil D) Fossils
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Fossils

Explanation:
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Q:

Poorly tuned engines do not get good gas mileage.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

The above-given statement is absolutely true. Poorly tuned engines of vehicles will not get good gas mileage.


A poorly running engine may lose power that is needed for normal driving and emergencies, may not start, gets poor fuel economy, pollutes the air, and could stall when you are on the road causing a traffic problem.

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Q:

Where does the chemical reactions called Mellaird reaction takes place?

Answer

In cooking

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Q:

Traveling at high speeds requires

A) requires more steering input B) involves less vehicle maintenance
C) creates decreased following distances D) requires greater stopping distances
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) requires greater stopping distances

Explanation:
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What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?

A) Galactose B) Sucrose
C) Fructose D) Glucose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Glucose

Explanation:

Glucose is the major monosaccharide found in the body. It is absorbed directly into the bloodstream duringdigestion and a vital carbohydrate as it is a source of energy.

 

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