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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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Q:

An irregular mode of reproduction resulting in the development of an embryo without fertilization is called

1.Parthenogenesis 2.Apogamy 3.Sporophytic budding

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In animals, parthenogenesis means development of an embryo from an unfertilized egg cell. In plants parthenogenesis is a component process of apomixis.Apogamy is a type of reproduction, occurring in some ferns, in which the sporophytedevelops from the gametophyte without fusion of gametes.Adventitious embryony also called sporophytic budding, is a type of apomixis in which an embryo develops directly from nucellus or integument tissue.So, all three are correct.

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Q:

Capital of Malaysia?

A) Indinesia B) Kuala Lumpur
C) Jakarta D) Lombok
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kuala Lumpur

Explanation:

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It's known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts.

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Q:

In Which three languages is the Rosetta Stone written?

Answer

Greek, demotic Egyptian and hieroglyphics.

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Q:

Deep fried foods are carcinogenic because they are rich in

A) Nicotine B) Hydrocarbons
C) Fats D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fats

Explanation:

Deep fried foods are carcinogenic because they are rich in fats.

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Q:

The purpose of the constitution is presented in the

A) Amendments B) Preamble
C) Bill of Rights D) Articles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Preamble

Explanation:

The Preamble proclaims the solemn resolution of the people of India to constitute India into a 'Sovereign socialist secular democratic republic'.

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Q:

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
He jumped off the train while it (had been running).

A) has been running B) ran
C) was running D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) was running

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Q:

Who is the author of ' The Accidental Prime Minister - The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh'

Answer

Sanjaya Baru

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