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The HIV virus weakens the immunity of a person because it destroys

A) mast cells B) platelets
C) erythrocytes D) lymphocytes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) lymphocytes

Explanation:

The    HIV    virus    continuously    invades    and destroys  T-cells  (lymphocytes).  Eventually  the body can't replace the T-cells fast enough, and the  immune  system  deteriorates.  When  the immune  system has deteriorated to the point that it is unable to fight off diseases, a person is diagnosed with AIDS.

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A) Position of the sun, Earth and Moon in a straight line of 180oangle is known as syzygy. B) Syzygy conjunction causes solar eclipse.
C) Syzygy opposition causes lunar eclipse. D) Syzygy conjunction occurs at the time of perihelion only.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Syzygy conjunction occurs at the time of perihelion only.

Explanation:

In astronomy, a syzygy is a straight-line configuration of three or more celestial bodies in a gravitational system.Solar and lunar eclipses occur at times of syzygy, as do transits and occultations.

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The most productive ecosystem in the biosphere is

A) Desert B) Open Ocean
C) Estuary D) Tundra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Estuary

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Refractory bricks are used for

A) To increase heat flow B) To decrease heat flow
C) To reflect heat D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To decrease heat flow

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Q:

Research designed to evaluate theories is called

Answer

Research designed to evaluate theories is called the scientific method.

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Which one of the following may be the true characteristic of cyclones?

A) Temperate cyclones move from west to east with westerlies whereas tropical cyclones follow trade winds B) The front side of cyclone is known as the 'eye of cyclone'.
C) Cyclones possess a centre of high pressure surrounded by closed isobars D) Hurricanes are well known tropical cyclones which develop over mid latitudes.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Temperate cyclones move from west to east with westerlies whereas tropical cyclones follow trade winds

Explanation:

Temperate Cyclones are cyclones of mid-latitudes and hence are primarily under influence of permanent winds of mid-latitudes i.e. westerlies. Their movement is therefore eastwards of their origin with average velocity of 32km per hour in summers and 48km per hour in winters.

Movement of Tropical CyclonesNormally, they move from east to west under the influence of trade winds because trade winds are permanent winds of tropical latitudes. The general direction is therefore westwards from their origin. They advance with varying velocities. Weak cyclones move at the speed of about 32km per hour while hurricanes attain the velocity of 180km per hour or more.

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Human Beings belong to which category of the ecosystem?

A) Omnivores B) Carnivores
C) Herbivores D) Zooplankton
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Omnivores

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A tropical deciduous plant special to the Deccan plateau is

A) Teak B) Shisam
C) Sandalwood D) Sal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sandalwood

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