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Q:

Five statements are given below, labelled A, B, C, D and E, among these, four statements are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/ passage. From the given options, choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the passage.

A) With this form of demonetization, citizens are given enough time to trade in the old bills for the new, B) In these scenarios, there is minimal economic and social disruption.
C) When Lithuania left the litas and adopted the euro in 2015, its currency transition went smoothly, D) as did Germany and France’s adoption of the euro in cash form in 2002, and so on with all 19 countries that have joined the eurozone.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

All statements are based on demonetization, while sentence E talks about Greece’s Perpetual Crisis.

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Q:

Which equation is an example of a synthesis reaction?

A) 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O B) Na + Cl → NaCl
C) HA + BOH → H2O + BA D) NaCl + AgNO3 → NaNO3 + AgCl
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Na + Cl → NaCl

Explanation:

When two or more chemical species combine to form a single product, the reaction is said to be synthesis reaction. It is also called as Direct Combination reaction.

 

Here in the given options, Sodium (Na) combines with Chlorine (Cl) to form a more complex single product Sodium Chloride (NaCl).

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Q:

Which part of the respiratory system does emphysema damage?

A) Nose B) Lungs
C) Trachea D) Mouth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lungs

Explanation:

Emphysema is a condition that involves damage to the walls of the air sacs (alveoli) of the lung i.e, primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli.

 

First, emphysema causes holes to gradually form inside the lungs' air sacs, thereby weakening their internal structure and inhibiting the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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In a projectile motion, a large angle with the horizontal produces ______.

A) flat trajectory B) curve trajectory
C) straight trajectory D) high trajectory
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) high trajectory

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Which famous scientist unknowingly founded the field of spectroscopy?

A) Issac Newton B) Galileo
C) Graham Bell D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Issac Newton

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In a first instance of foreign oil company planning to list in the Indian Capital market, a well-known energy company has announced to go in for IPO to be listed on BSE. Name of the exploration and production company is 

A) Unocol B) Shell
C) British Petroleum D) Cairn Energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cairn Energy

Explanation:
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Q:

Magnetism in materials is due to

A) Displacement of electrons B) Circular motion of electrons
C) Charges of neutrons D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Circular motion of electrons

Explanation:

Magnetism in materials is due to circular motion of electrons.

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When hot water is placed into an empty water bottle, the bottle keeps its shape and does not soften. What type of plastic is the water bottle made from?

A) Thermoplastic B) PVC
C) Polyurethane D) Thermosetting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Thermosetting

Explanation:

Thermoset, or thermosetting, plastics are synthetic materials that strengthen during being heated, but cannot be successfully remouldedor reheated after their initial heat-forming. This contrasts withthermoplastics, which soften when heated and harden and strengthen after cooling. Thermoplastics can be heated, shaped and cooled as often as necessary without causing a chemical change, while thermosetting plastics will burn when heated after the initial moulding.

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