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Q:

Which gymnospermic plant cures rheumatism?

A) Ephedra B) Pinus
C) Araucaria D) Gnetum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gnetum

Explanation:

Oil from Gnetum spp a gymnosperm belonging to the family Gnetaceae is used to relieve the effects of rheumatism

The lianas and shrubs of Gnetum are found in the rain forests of the western ghats.

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Which statement is true of all atoms that are anions?

A) The atom has fewer protons than does a neutral atom of the same element. B) The atom has more protons than electrons.
C) The atom has more neutrons than protons. D) The atom has more electrons than protons.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The atom has more electrons than protons.

Explanation:

Anions are atoms or radicals (groups of atoms), that have gained electrons. Since they now have more electrons than protons, anions have a negative charge.

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Q:

Find the odd man out 1 4 9 16 22 36?

A) 9 B) 16
C) 22 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 22

Explanation:

In the given series 1 4 9 16 22 36

1 = 1 x 1 

4 = 2 x 2

9 = 3 x 3

16 = 4 x 4

25 = 5 x 5 (Not 22)

36 = 6 x 6

 

Hence, the odd man in the series is 22.

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Three unbiased coins are tossed. What is the probability of getting at most two heads ?

A) 4/3 B) 2/3
C) 3/2 D) 3/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3/4

Explanation:

Let S be the sample space.
Here n(S)= 23 = 8
Let E be the event of getting atmost two heads. Then,
n(E) = {(H,T,T), (T,H,T), (T,T,H), (H,H,T), (T,H,H), (H,T,H)}
Required probability = n(E)/n(S) = 6/8 = 3/4.

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Q:

Which of these is NOT a lipid?

A) Wax B) Cholesterol
C) RNA D) Phospholipid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) RNA

Explanation:

RNA is not a lipid among the given options.

 

A lipid is a substance of biological origin that is soluble in nonpolar solvents. It comprises a group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, and phospholipids.

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Q:

Count the number of cubes in the given figure.

A) 45 B) 46
C) 48 D) 49
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 46

Explanation:

In the figure, there are 21 columns containing 2 cubes each and 4 columns containing 1 cube each. 

Total number of cubes = (21 x 2) + (4 x 1) = 42 + 4 = 46.

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Shamma lends Rs.40,000 to two of her friends. She gives Rs.24,000 to the first at 8% p.a. simple interest. Shamma wants to make a profit of 10% on the whole. The simple interest rate at which she should lend the remaining sum of money to the second friend is:

A) 13% B) 8.5%
C) 9.5% D) 11.25%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 13%

Explanation:

The ratio of money she lended is

24000 : 16000 = 3 : 2

Let the rate of interest be R%

 

8%                   R%
     

           10

 

3          :           2

 

R = 13%.

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Q:

Second largest continent of the world?

A) Asia B) Australia
C) Africa D) Europe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Africa

Explanation:

Africa is the second largest continent both by popolation and area wise. Asia being first by both popolation and area wise.

 

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