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What is the resistance (in ohm) of an electrical component if a current of 0.1 A passes through it on application of 5 V of potential difference across it?

A) 0.5 B) 100
C) 50 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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The functional connection between two neurons is a

A) Axon B) Synapse
C) Neuroglia D) Dendrites
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Synapse

Explanation:

The functional connection between two neurons is a Synapse.

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In what year was pluto devoted to a draft planet?

A) 2005 B) 2006
C) 2008 D) 2009
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2006

Explanation:

In 2006, pluto devoted to a draft planet.

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The only bird which can fly backward is

A) Parrot B) Albatross
C) Penguin D) Humming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Humming

Explanation:

Humming bird is the smallest bird and the only bird which can fly in backwards in the world.

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The mammalian heart is myogenic and it is regulated by nerves. The heartbeat originates from

A) sinoatrial node B) QRS wave
C) T wave D) hepatic portal system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) T wave

Explanation:

The mammalian heartis called myogenic (myo = muscle, genie = originating from). It means the heart beat or the activities of the heart are auto regulated which originates from a muscle called nodal tissue.In the human heart,heartbeat originates and contraction is initiated by a special modified heart muscle known as sinoatrial node. It is located in the right atrium; while the QRS waves are the depolarisation of the ventricles, which initiates the ventricular contraction.The T-wave represents the repolarisation,that is, the return of the ventricles from excited tonormal state.Hepatic portal system is the unique vascular connection that exists between the digestive tract and liver. This vein carries blood from intestine to the liver.

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Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions imporves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet.

The chairman with the other members of the board are touring Europe these days.

A) have been on touring B) is touring
C) have toured D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) is touring

Explanation:

The main subject ‘The Chairman’ is singular, hence singular verb ‘is touring’ will be used.

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Which of the following statements about the Ordinance-making power of the Governor is/are correct?1. It is a discretionary power.2. The Governor himself is not competent to withdraw the Ordinance at any time.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

The State Executive has temporary law-making power in emergent situations under the Constitution of India. And the Governor is the head of the State Executive. So, the ordinance making power confers on him by the Constitution itself. But this is not a discretionary power. The ordinance making power of the Governor is co-extensive with the legislative power of the State Legislature to make laws. He can promulgate ordinances only on the subjects on which the State Legislature has power to make laws under the Constitution.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.


A factory, where workers are employed at very low wages for long hours and under poor conditions.

A) Impalpable B) Outset
C) Bloomy D) Sweatshop
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sweatshop

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