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Q:

The term ageism refers to

A) judging people on the basis of chronological age B) the demographics of the population pyramid
C) the veneration of the elderly D) the view of society held by older people
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) judging people on the basis of chronological age

Explanation:

The term ageism refers to judging people on the basis of chronological age. It is a discrimination against individuals or groups on the basis of their age.

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Q:

Common styles of leadership include

A) Autocratic leadership B) Transactional leadership
C) Democratic leadership D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

There are 9 common styles of leadership. They are:

 

Transformational leadership

Transactional leadership

Servant leadership

Autocratic leadership

Laissez-faire leadership

Democratic leadership

Bureaucratic leadership

Charismatic leadership.

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Q:

Human gametes are produced by

A) Mitosis B) Meiosis
C) Replication D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Meiosis

Explanation:

In humans all reproduction is sexual. It involves joining together haploid gamete cells from each parent with half the normal number of chromosomes to make a new cell containing both parents' genetic material. This is a diploid zygote. The cells from each parent that combine to form the zygote are called gametes.

 

Meiosis produces haploid gametes from a diploid parental cell.

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Q:

Each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and markyour response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.


S1 :The dawn of the information age opened up great opportunities for the beneficial use of data.
S6 :To some, in this era of Big Data analytics and automated, algorithm-based processing of zettabytes of information, the fear that their personal data may be unprotected may conjure up visions of a dystopian world in which individual liberties are compromised.
P :But it is the conflict between the massive scope for progress provided by digital era and the fear of loss of individual autonomy that is foregrounded in any debates about data protection laws.
Q : It also enhanced the perils of unregulated and arbitrary use of personal data.
R : It is against this backdrop that the White Paper made public to elicit views from the public on the shape and substance of a comprehensive data protection law assumes significances.
S :Unauthorised leaks, hacking and other cyber crimes have rendered databases vulnerable.


The correct sequence should be

A) S Q R P B) Q P R S
C) S R P Q D) Q S P R
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Q S P R

Explanation:
QSPR is the correct order in which sentences should be arranged.
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Q:

The chemical makeup of a rock is

A) Nutrients B) Minerals
C) Metals D) Water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Minerals

Explanation:

The chemical composition of a rock is mainly minerals.

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Q:

The atomic mass of an element depends upon the

A) number of electrons B) number of protons
C) number of neutrons D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The atomic mass of an element depends upon the number of protons, electrons and neutrons in the atoms which make the elements.

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Q:

An object having the capability to do work is said to possess

A) Inertia B) Force
C) Pressure D) Energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Energy

Explanation:
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Q:

Which country was responsible for the idea of the internet?

A) United States B) Japan
C) India D) China
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) United States

Explanation:

United States was the country that was responsible for the idea of the internet.

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