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Musa paradisiaca is the scientific name of which plant?

A) mango B) wheat
C) Corn D) banana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) banana

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The liberation of oxygen during photosynthesis is due to __________

A) hydrolysis of carbohydrates B) photolysis of water
C) reduction of CO2 D) breakdown of chlorophyll
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) photolysis of water

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What is study of fungus known as?

A) Physiology B) Phrenology
C) Mycology D) Biology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mycology

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Spring tides occur when ______.

A) the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line B) the sun is closest to earth
C) the moon is farthest from earth D) the earth is at right angles with the sun and the moon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line

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Tsunami waves are the undersea occurrence of earthquake exceeding 7.5 on Richter scale. Which one of the following statements regarding this is not correct?

A) It often generates strong waves B) The pacific coasts are most vulnerable to Tsunami waves.
C) Tsunami waves are also called high-energy tidal waves or seismic sea waves. D) Tsunami is a Latin word.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tsunami is a Latin word.

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All   are   correct   except   D,   as Tsunami is a Japanese word

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Which of the following is a wind based Indian musical instrument?

A) Taus B) Swarmandal
C) Samvadini D) Rabab
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Samvadini

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Which is the largest organ in human beings?

A) Skin B) Large Intestine
C) Small Intestine D) Liver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Skin

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_____ is the source of energy and materials in human beings.

A) Water B) Sunlight
C) Food D) Gas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Food

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