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The process of producing energy in plants is known as

A) Absorption B) Reduction
C) Photosynthesis D) Transpiration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Photosynthesis

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The 105th Indian Science Congress meeting was held in ______.

A) IIM, Ahmadabad B) Manipur University, Imphal
C) IIT, Bombay D) Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Manipur University, Imphal

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The Indian Science Congress – the largest gathering of Indian scientists – was scheduled to be held at Osmania University in Hyderabad from January 3 to 7. For the first time in its history, it was rescheduled to March 16-March 20 and its venue was moved to the Manipur University, Imphal after the Osmania University administration said it would not be able to host the event fearing agitations on campus.

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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 number of neutrons in an atom is equal to the :

A) Mass number B) Atomic number
C) Mass number - atomic number D) Number of electrons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mass number - atomic number

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Name the metal that can be easily cut with a knife:

A) Copper B) Gold
C) Sodium D) Aluminium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sodium

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Which of the following acids is present in Red Ants?

A) Malic acid B) Formic acid
C) Tannic acid D) Oxalic acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Formic acid

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A hard coal containing little volatile matter is called ______.

A) Loess B) Anthracite
C) Atoll D) Lava
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Anthracite

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The ozone layer is mainly found in the lower portion of the _______.

A) stratosphere B) troposphere
C) mesosphere D) thermosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) stratosphere

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