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Q:

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:

Which of the following disease is not caused by bacteria?

A) Tetanus B) Dengue
C) Malaria D) Cholera
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dengue

Explanation:

Dengue is the disease that is not caused by bacteria.

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Q:

What is the ultimate source of energy in an ecosystem?

A) Fungi B) Plants
C) Sun D) Water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sun

Explanation:

Sun - The Solar Energy is the ultimate source of energy in an ecosystem.

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Q:

Which work of art uses hierarchical scale?

A) painting B) sculpture
C) both a & b D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) both a & b

Explanation:

Hierarchical scale is used in both painting and sculpture works of arts.

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Q:

The third generation anti-tank missile that was successfully test fired by DRDO at Rajasthan is named

A) Agni B) Nag
C) Cobra D) Toophan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nag

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Which new European satellite using advanced laser technology to track global winds and improve weather forecasts has been successfully put into orbit on a Vega rocket from French Guyana?

 

A) Radyo 4 B) Aeolus
C) Eutelsat W 2 D) Telstar 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Aeolus

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Q:

What is the value of the Least Distance of Distinct vision (in cm) for a normal human being?

A) 2.5 B) 25
C) 58 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25

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Q:

Glucose is also known as

A) Maltose B) Levulose
C) Dextrose D) Ribose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dextrose

Explanation:

Glucose is also known as Dextrose.

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