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Which one of the following is not true for minerals?

A) they can be a liquid, solid, or glass B) they can be identified by characteristic physical properties
C) they have a specific, internal, crystalline structure D) they have a specific, predictable chemical composition
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) they can be a liquid, solid, or glass

Explanation:

A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid, with a definite chemical composition. They cannot be in liquid or gas state. They exists only in solid state.

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Which plan gave emphasis on removal of poverty for the first time

A) Fourth B) Fifth
C) Sixth D) Seventh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Fifth

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In India the Inflation is calculated on the basis of which of the following indexes?

A) Wholesale Price Index(WPI) B) Consumer Price Index(CPI)
C) Cash Reserve Ratio D) Sensitive Index of Bombay Stock Exchange (sensex)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wholesale Price Index(WPI)

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When is the earth day celebrated

A) 1st January B) 30th April
C) 22nd April D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 22nd April

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The term 'Progeria' refers to which of the following ?

A) A natural satellite of planet jupiter B) A widely used Tuberculosis(TB) drug
C) A genetic disorder with symptoms of pre-mature aging D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A genetic disorder with symptoms of pre-mature aging

Explanation:

Progeria is a rare genetic disordr which involves symptoms resembloing aspects of aging, manifested at a very early age.
The term is often used in reference to Hutchinson - gilford progeria syndrome(HGPS).

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Name the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Prize in the world

A) Phil Ersa B) Shirin Ebadi
C) Lakpa Sherpa D) Irine Zubeida
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shirin Ebadi

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Pressure, pain, and temperature receptors in the skin are

A) Exteroceptors B) Proprioceptors
C) Interoceptors D) Mechanoreceptors
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Exteroceptors

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What part of the body controls balance?

A) Cerebrum B) Cerebellum
C) Medulla oblangata D) Amygdala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cerebellum

Explanation:

The cerebellum is a small part of the brain positioned at the back of the head, where it meets the spine, which acts as the body's movement and balance control centre.

 

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It's a lot smaller than the cerebrum at only 1/8 of its size. But it's a very important part of the brain.

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