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Q:

Who is the author of the book "Adventures of the sherlock holmes"?

A) Harisen B) Arther Conon Doyle
C) Nirod C. Choudhary D) G. B. Shaw
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Arther Conon Doyle

Explanation:

Arther Conon Dole is the author of Adventures of Sheerlock holmes.This book is related to the murder mysteries that are solved by Sherlock holmes

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Q:

Sources of geothermal power are

A) water B) earth's heat
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Geothermal power plants are used in order to generate electricity by the use of geothermal energy (the Earth's internal thermal energy). They essentially work the same as a coal or nuclear power plant, the main difference being the heat source.

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Geothermal power plants use hydrothermal resources that have both water (hydro) and heat (thermal). Geothermal power plants require high-temperature (300°F to 700°F) hydrothermal resources that come from either dry steam wells or from hot water wells.

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Which of the following organizations/agencies has initiated a "Rural Development Programme" in Uttar Pradesh so that villages can be developed in an integrated manner?

A) SBI B) RBI
C) ECGC D) NABARD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) NABARD

Explanation:
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Q:

What is the capital of Bulgaria?

A) Yaounde B) Sofia
C) Moroni D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sofia

Explanation:

Moroni is the capital of Bulgaria

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Q:

Which continent has the most countries?

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

Explanation:

We know that, there are 7 continents in the world. They are :

Asia, Africa, Australia, North America, South America, Europe and Antarctica.

 

Africa - 53 countries

Asia - 48 countries

Europe - 45 countries

Antarctica - 0 countries

 

Hence, the continent Africa has most number of countries with 53 countries and in second place Asia has 48 , third Europe has 45 countries.

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Q:

Al Aziziyah, the hottest place on earth is located in?

A) Nigeria B) Congo
C) Libya D) Sudan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Libya

Explanation:

Al Aziziyah, the hottest place on earth is located in Libya, in North Africa. On 13 September 1922, a high temperature of 58.0 °C was recorded in Al Aziziyah.

 

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This is considered the highest temperature ever measured on Earth.

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Q:

What is the gram formula mass of K2CO3?

A) 147 B) 138
C) 129 D) 116
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 138

Explanation:

The gram formula mass of a compound is nothing but the molar mass.

The molar mass of K2CO3 (Potassium Carbonate) is given by

Atomic weights of individual elements are

 

K (Potassium) = 39 g

C (Carbon) = 12 g

O (Oxygen) = 16 g

 

Hence, that of K2CO3 = 39(2) + 12 + 16(3)

= 78 + 12 + 48

= 138.

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Q:

How many valence electrons are in carbon?

A) 2 B) 4
C) 6 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

Explanation:

The main group number for an element can be found from its column on the periodic table. For example, carbon is in group 4 and has 4 valence electrons. Oxygen is in group 6 and has 6 valence electrons.

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