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One function of sphincter muscles is to

A) secrete digestive juices into the GI tract B) grind large food particles
C) trigger hormone release D) control the passage of food through the GI tract
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) control the passage of food through the GI tract

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What is the common characteristic of the elements of the same group in the periodic table?

A) Electrons in outer most shell B) Total number of electrons
C) Total number of protons D) Atomic weight
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Electrons in outer most shell

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Which is a compound that contains carbon?

A) Ethane B) Propane
C) Methane D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The compound methane is a simple hydrocarbon contains one carbon bonded to four hydrogens. Ethane is a simple hydrocarbon which contains two carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms. Similarly, propane with three carbons.

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Q:

Vertebrates and tunicates share 

A) a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord. B) the formation of structures from the neural crest.
C) jaws adapted for feeding. D) an endoskeleton that includes a skull.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a notochord and a dorsal, hollow nerve cord.

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Q:

The Earth's population has ________since the turn of the century

A) Stayed the same B) doubled
C) trebled D) multiplied ten times
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) trebled

Explanation:

The population increases in geometrical progression and has crossed the 5 billion mark. The united nations estimate an average growth rate of 1.5% per annum.

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Q:

Select the synonym of
parlance

A) definitive B) lingo
C) canonical D) classic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) lingo

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If depreciation exceeds gross investment

A) the economy's stock of capital is growing B) the economy's stock of capital may be either growing or shrinking
C) net investment is zero D) the economy's stock of capital is shrinking
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) the economy's stock of capital is shrinking

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Q:

Mann Ki Baat is an Indian radio programme was officially launched in which of the following years?

A) 2015 B) 2014
C) 2017 D) 2016
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2014

Explanation:

Indian radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' was officially launched on 3rd October, 2014.

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