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Communication by touch is called

 

A) Haptics communication B) Proxemics communication
C) Semantics communication D) Chronemics communication
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Haptics communication

Explanation:

Communication by touch is called Haptics communication and the study of this is called as Haptics.

 

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The distance in pitch between any two tones is called

 

A) Octave B) Dynamics
C) Interval D) Unison
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Interval

Explanation:

The distance in pitch between any two tones is called an interval.

 

 

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One who collects coins as hobby

 

A) Numismatist   B) Philatelist
C) Statistician D) Ornithologist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Numismatist  

Explanation:

Numismatist: someone who studies or collects coins, paper money, or medals.

Philatelist: a person who collects stamps.

Ornithologist: a person who studies on birds.

Statistician: an expert in the preparation and analysis of statistics.

 

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Statement I :

Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitationed forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun and the rotation of the Earth.

Statement II :

The Earth rotates from west to east. 

 

A) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I B) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

Explanation:

Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun and the rotation of Earth.

Statement 2 is also correct. But it is not the correct explanation for the 1st statement.

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The central principle of physiology is

 

A) reflexes B) homeostasis
C) stimulation D) temperature regulation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) homeostasis

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Transpiration in plants does helps in which of the following?

 

A) Absorption and upward movement of water B) Absorption and upward movement of minerals dissolved in water  
C) Temperature regulation D) All options are correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All options are correct

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1.In June 2016, the LIGO group of scientists announced the detection of a second set of gravitational waves.

2.Gravitational waves were generated due to merger of two black holes at about 1.4 billion light-years distant.

3.Gravitational waves were inserted due to collision of two white dwarf stars at about 1.4 billion light-years distant.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 

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

Explanation:

All are correct. Gravitational waves don’t get distorted or altered by interactions with matter as they go through space. gravitational waves have pure information about the objects and events that created them. The Government of India has given approval for the world’s third advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO-India) to set up in India.

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As you go down into a well, your weight

A) increases slightly B) decreases slightly
C) remains exactly the same D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) decreases slightly

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