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Q:

Which of the following are physical signs of stress?

A) tense muscles B) aches
C) loss of sexual desire D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Physical signs of stress include Frequent colds and infections, aches, pains and tense muscles, stomach upset, loss of sexual desire, etc...

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Shampooing is which country's concept?

A) Germany B) China
C) India D) Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) India

Explanation:

Shampooing is an Indian concept.

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Which one of the following statements with regard to the winter solstice is correct?

A) The South Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness. B) It occurs on June 21.
C) The North Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness. D) The Sun is at aphelion.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The North Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness.

Explanation:

On December 21, the earth is in an equivalent position on the opposite points in its orbit, So the South pole is tipped towards the sun and North pole away from it resulting in 24 hours of darkness at the North pole, as the sun is overhead on the Tropic of Capricorn. This phenomenon is winter solstice; while on June 21, North pole is tipped towards the Sun but the South pole is tipped away from the sun resulting in 24 hours of darkness on the South Pole, as the sun is overhead on the Tropic of Cancer.This phenomenon is summer solstice; while Aphelion is the position of the earth in its orbit when it is at its distant point from the sun.

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Q:

Tempera paint is often used to create

A) Clay vessels B) Sharp lines and details
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sharp lines and details

Explanation:

Tempera paint is often used to create Sharp lines and details. This paint is popular in schools and can be used for finger painting.

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Which one of the following statements concerning the natural vegetation of India is not correct?

A) Sal is found in moist deciduous forests. B) Casuarina is largely found along the coastal region of Tamil Nadu.
C) Deodar is a coniferous species of tree. D) Shola forests are found mainlyon the upper reaches of Himalaya.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Shola forests are found mainlyon the upper reaches of Himalaya.

Explanation:

The temperate forests are called Sholas in the Nilgiris, Anaimalai and Palani hills.Moist deciduous forests: Major Species: Teak, sal, shisham, hurra, mahua, amla, semul, kusum, and sandalwood etc. are the main species of these forests.

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Which of the following is appropriate to describe a Shooting Star?

A) Star B) Planet
C) Fragments & debris D) Asteroid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fragments & debris

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Which of the following is not a benefit of swimming?

A) full body exercise B) burn less than 400 calories per hour
C) joints supported in water D) good exercise for cross training
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) burn less than 400 calories per hour

Explanation:

Actually by swimming a person can easily burn more than 450 calories upto 920 calories per an hour. So, burn less than 400 calories per hour is not correct regarding swimming.

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Q:

Which of the following includes all the others?

A) Cellulose B) Glucose
C) Sucrose D) Glycogen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Glucose

Explanation:

Here cellulose, sucrose and glycogen are all the forms of glucose. Hence, glucose includes all the other three given options.

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