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Which of the following is a Saprotroph?

A) Mushroom B) Man
C) Pigeon D) Algae
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mushroom

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The most abundant metal in the Earth's crust is

A) zinc B) copper
C) aluminium D) iron
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) aluminium

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What is main root of plants called as?

A) Tap root B) Lateral roots
C) Fibrous roots D) Anchor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tap root

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Bambusa dendrocalmus is the scientific name of _______.

A) Banyan B) Papaya
C) Bamboo D) Pomegranate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bamboo

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In which industry Potassium Nitrate is used commercially?

A) Glass Manufacturing B) Electroplating
C) Fire Cracker Manufacturing D) Leather Industry
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fire Cracker Manufacturing

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Stars twinkle but planets do not twinkle because

A) they emit light of a constant intensity B) their distance from the earth does not change with time
C) they are very far away from the earth resulting in decrease in intensity of light D) they are nearer to the earth and hence we receive a greater amount of light and therefore minor variations in intensity are not noticeable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) they emit light of a constant intensity

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Which one of the following statements with regard to volcanoes is not correct?

A) Stratovolcanoes produce lava flows that initially follow valleys but are highly resistant to erosion. B) The surrounding areas can remain highlands, lava ridges or mesas.
C) Hawaiian shield volcanoes are eroded by steams that form deeply carved valleys with steeply sloping heads. D) The system of streams on a dissected volcano cone is not a radial drainage pattern.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The system of streams on a dissected volcano cone is not a radial drainage pattern.

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Stratovolcano,    also    known    as acomposite  volcano,  is  aconical volcanobuilt  up  by  many  layers (strata) of hardened lava, tephra, pumice and ash. Because it is stratified, therefore  it  will  definitely  form  a volcano cone.

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Atomic radius is measured in:

A) Micrometres B) Nanometres
C) Millimetres D) Centimetres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nanometres

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