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Q:

What is the shortest phase of the cell cycle?

A) M B) G1
C) S D) G2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) M

Explanation:

Longest and shortest phases Of cell cycle:

Shortest Phase - M phase or Mitotic phase.

Longest phase - G1 phase of the Interphase

Longest and shortest phases During Mitosis:

Longest Phase - Prophase

Shortest Phase - Anaphase

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Q:

When Alexander invaded India, Taxila was ruled by 

A) Ambhi B) Porus
C) Ashoka D) Bimbisara
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ambhi

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Q:

Which one of the following was not known to the Harappans

A) Construction of wells B) Constuction of Pillars
C) Construction of Drains D) Construction of Arches
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Constuction of Pillars

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As the economy develops, the share of the tertiary sector in the GDP

A) Decrease B) Decrease than Increase
C) Increases D) Remain Constant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Increases

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Which of these is not a function of the kidneys?

A) The kidneys regulate the plasma volume B) The kidneys help to regulate blood pressure
C) The kidneys help control the rate of red blood cell production D) The kidneys deactivate vitamin D and stimulate the activity of osteoclasts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The kidneys deactivate vitamin D and stimulate the activity of osteoclasts

Explanation:

The kidneys deactivate vitamin D and stimulate the activity of osteoclasts is wrong among the functions of kidneys.

 

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs in the renal system. They help the body pass waste as urine. They also help filter blood before sending it back to the heart.

 

The kidneys perform many crucial functions, including:

  • maintaining overall fluid balance.
  • regulating and filtering minerals from the blood.
  • filtering waste materials from food, medications, and toxic substances.
  • creating hormones that help produce red blood cells, promote bone health, and regulate blood pressure.
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Q:

Systematic name for (CuI)s ?

A) Copper Iodide B) Cobalt Fluoride
C) Ferrous Oxide D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Copper Iodide

Explanation:

Copper Iodide is the systematic name of the given compound (CuI)s.

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Q:

An electrically charged atom or group of atoms is called

A) An ion B) A meson
C) A electron D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An ion

Explanation:

An electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons is called an Ion.

Cation:

An ion is a cation (positive ion) if it is created by electron loss and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.

Anion:

An ion is an anion (negative ion) if it is created by an electron gain and is attracted to the anode.

 

The valence of an ion is equal to the number of electrons lost or gained and is indicated by a plus sign for cations and a minus sign for anions.

Ex: Na +, Cl−, Ca ++,...

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Q:

The Harappans did not know the use of

A) Copper B) Bronze
C) Gold D) Iron
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Iron

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