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Group 8A of the periodic table contains the

 

A) least reactive metals B) most reactive nonmetals
C) most reactive metals D) least reactive nonmetals
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) least reactive nonmetals

Explanation:

Helium (He), Neon(Ne), Argon(Ar), Krypton (Kr), Xenon (Xe), Radon (Rn) and Ununoctium (Uuo) are present group 8A.

 

They have fully filled orbitals and hence are most stable amongst all the elements in the periodic table and are considered as least reactive least reactive non-metals.

 

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Which shows the order in which vertebrates evolved?

 

 

A) fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals   B) amphibians, fish, reptiles, birds, mammals  
C) amphibians, fish, birds, reptiles, mammals   D) fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals

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The first Law Officer of the Government of India is the

A) Union Law Minister B) Secreatary, Ministry of Law
C) Attorney-General for India D) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Attorney-General for India

Explanation:

Attorney-General for India is the  first Law Officer of the Government of India. He is is the Indian government's chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.

 

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The Solicitor General of India is below the Attorney General for India, who is the secondary law officer of the country, assists the Attorney General, and is himself assisted by several Additional Solicitors General of India.

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Which of the following Harappan sites was not located in Gujarat?

 

A) Lothal B) Daimabad
C) Surkotda D) Dholavira
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Daimabad

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Which of the following statements about the reaction below are INCORRECT?

2Pb + C → 2Pb + CO2


A. Carbon di-oxide is getting, oxidised
B. Lead is getting reduced
C. Carbon is oxidised
D. Lead oxide is getting reduced

A) A and C B) A and B
C) B and C D) A, B and C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A and B

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Which one of the following organisms is dependent on saprophytic mode of nutrition?

 

A) Agaricus B) Ulothrix
C) Riccia D) Cladophora
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Agaricus

Explanation:

Saprophytic fungi feed on dead plant and animal remains. Many are extremely beneficial, breaking down this organic material into humus, minerals and nutrients that can be utilised by plants. Agaricus is one among them.

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Which type of reaction occurs when carbon burns in oxygen to give carbo dioxide?

 

A) Addition reaction B) Substition reaction
C) Combustion reaction D) Decomposition reaction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Combustion reaction

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Which animal do not make any sound?

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Giraffe is the animal that do not make any sound.

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