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Organs having different structure and components but perform similar functions are called ______.

A) Analogous organs	B) Homologous organs
C) Heterogeneous organs	D) Homogenous organs

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Analogous organs

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The journalist who refused to accept Padma Bhushan was

A) Shekharan Nair	B) Khushwant Singh
C) Arun Shourie	D) Ratan Thiyam

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Khushwant Singh

Explanation:

Khushwant Singh (Journalist) : Returned his Padma Bhushan in protest against Operation Blue Star (1984); awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2007.

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Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional recognition to municipalities?

A) 72nd Constitutional Amendment Act	B) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
C) 74th Constitutional Amendment Act	D) 75th Constitutional Amendment Act

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 74th Constitutional Amendment Act

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The movement of water molecules through the plasma membrane is called ______.

A) Osmosis	B) Sedimentation
C) Precipitation	D) Transpiration

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Osmosis

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Which of the following statements about the Non-Cooperation Movement is/are correct?

1. It was marked by significant participation of peasants from Karnataka.

2. It was marked by non-Brahmin lower caste participation in Madras and Maharashtra.

3. It was marked by the lack of labour unrest in places like Assam, Bengal and Madras.

4. It was badly shaken by the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922 after which Gandhiji decided to continue with the movement on a much smaller scale.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only	B) 1, 2 and 4
C) 2 and 3	D) 2 only

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2 only

Explanation:

Non-Brahmin lower caste movement took place in Madras and Maharashtra

Karnataka was not affected by the NCM.

There was labour unrest in Assam, Bengal and Madras

Statement 4 is incorrect as after the Chauri-Chaura incident the movement was completely stopped.

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Badminton is national game of which country?

A) Indonesia	B) Bhutan
C) Argentina	D) USA

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indonesia

Explanation:

Badminton is national game of Indonesia.

Given below are some countries with their national games ::

Country National Game

Japan Judo.

England Cricket.

Spain Bull Fighting.

Sri Lanka Volley Ball.

Indonesia Badminton.

China Table Tennis.

Bhutan Archery.

USA Baseball.

Canada Ice Hockey.

Bangladesh Kabaddi.

Pakistan Hockey.

Scotland Rugby Football.

Germany Football.

Argentina Pato.

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By volume, 21% of air is _______________.

A) hydrogen	B) oxygen
C) nitrogen	D) carbon dioxide

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) oxygen

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Which of the following substances cause temporary hardness in water?

1. Mg(HCO3)2

2. Ca(HCO3)2

3. CaCl2

4. MgSO4

A) 3 and 4	B) 2and 3
C) 1 and 4	D) 1 and 2

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 and 2

Explanation:

There are two types of water hardness: temporary and permanent hardness. Temporary hardness is due to the presence of calcium hydrogen carbonate Ca(HCO3)2(aq) and magnesium hydrogen carbonate Mg(HCO3)2(aq).

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