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Q:

Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to

A) gravitational pull B) rotation of earth
C) revolution of earth D) uneven heating of earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) gravitational pull

Explanation:

The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi.

 

That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds. 

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Q:

Sandhya's birthday falls on 15th August and Minu's birthday falls on 25th June. If Minu's birthday was on Wednesday, what was the day on Sandhya's birthday in the same year?

A) Friday B) Monday
C) Tuesday D) Saturday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Friday

Explanation:

Total days from 25th June to 15th August = 5 + 31 + 15 = 51 days

 

 

 

51/7  = 7 weeks and 2 days 

 

 

 

August 15 = Wednesday + 2 = Friday

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Q:

Which one of the following does not contain Silver ?

A) Horn Silver B) Ruby Silver
C) Lunar Caustic D) German Silver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) German Silver

Explanation:
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Q:

Can you solve the Math Puzzle ?

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A) 12 B) 15
C) 17 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

Explanation:

The puzzle's logic is

1st figure : (9-7) + (8-5) = 2 + 3 = 5

2nd figure : (15-6) + (11-2) = 9 + 9 = 18

similarly, 3rd figure : (9-6) + (17-5) = 3 + 12 = 15.

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Q:

The sum of the interior angles of a polygon is twice the sum of its exterior angles. How many sides does the polygon have ?

A) 6 B) 4
C) 5 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6

Explanation:

We know that

Sum of Interior angles of Polygon = 180(n-2)
Sum of Exterior angles of Polygon = 360
so 180(n-2)=2x360
Therefore, by solving we get n=6 sides.

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Q:

Where does the series number on a map appear?

A) Upper right margin B) Lower left margin
C) Both A & B D) Not Exist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

The series number is found in both the upper right margin and the lower left margin. It is a sequence reference expressed either as a four-digit numeral (1125) or as a letter, followed by a three- or four-digit numeral (M661, T7110).

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Q:

Which of the following is not a compound?

A) Brass B) Quick lime
C) Marble D) Soda ash
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Brass

Explanation:

Among the given options Brass is not a compound. Since it is an alloy, it is a mixture. It is a mixture of copper and zinc.

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The smallest part of a compound is called a molecule. It has a unique composition that is always the same.

 

Compound is a substance that consists of two or more elements. 

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Q:

Arena is the special name for playground of

A) Wrestling B) Football
C) Skating D) Tennis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wrestling

Explanation:

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Arena is the special name for playground of Wrestling.

 

 

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