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Harmful bacteria in drinking water cannot be destroyed by 

A) Chlorination B) boiling
C) adding caustic soda D) ozonisation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) adding caustic soda

Explanation:

Water containing caustic soda cannot be used for drinking

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Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?

A) Natural Gas B) Uranium
C) Coal D) Petroleum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Uranium

Explanation:

Uranium is not a fossil fuel whereas coal, petroleum and natural gas are all natural resources.

Fossil fuels are hydrocarbons, primarily coal, fuel oil or natural gas, formed from the remains of dead plants and animals. In common dialogue, the term fossil fuel also includes hydrocarbon-containing natural resources that are not derived from animal or plant sources

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The shortest air route from Moscow to San Francisco is

A) Over the Atlantic Ocean B) Over the Pacific via Siberia
C) Over the North Pole D) Through the latitude which passes through them
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Over the Atlantic Ocean

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The NADPH required for the calvin cycle comes from

A) Reactions initiated in photosystem 1 B) Citric acid cycle
C) Reactions initiated in photosystem 2 D) Glycolysis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Reactions initiated in photosystem 2

Explanation:

ATP and NADPH produced by the light reactions are used in the Calvin cycle to reduce carbon dioxide to sugar. The Calvin cycle is similar to the Krebs cycle in that the starting material is regenerated by the end of the cycle.

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Q:

Structural employment arises due to

A) Deflationary Conditions B) Heavy industry bias
C) Shortage of raw meterials D) Inadequate productive capacity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Heavy industry bias

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Which statement describes the acid found in vinegar acetic acid ?

A) It feels slippery B) It reacts with Mg to produce H2
C) It tastes bitter D) It releases OH- in a solution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It reacts with Mg to produce H2

Explanation:

Acid which is present in vinegar is approximately 5 % of acetic acid. This can be confirmed by testing the vinegar with magnesium which gives out hydrogen as a gas.

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Many times we see a term in newspapers 'IPO'. What is the full form of the Same?

A) Indian Public Offer B) Institutional Purchase Offer
C) Industrial Purchase Offer D) Initial Public Offer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Initial Public Offer

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What is the assigned code name of India first nuclear explosion at Pokran ?  

A) Operation Sakshi B) Operation Hurricane
C) Operation smiling Buddha D) Operation cross road
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Operation smiling Buddha

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