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What event resulted in the creation of NASA?

Answer

It has been said that the creation of NASA was due to the space exploration race between the US and the Soviet Union. One of the drives to the creation of NASA is the launching of Sputnik on October 4, 1957.


 


Since then, further explorations have been made by the agency.

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Managing retailing, wholesaling and market logistics :

What are the essential characteristics of retailing?

Answer

a.Direct interaction with customers: The retailer acts as the final link between the organisation and its customer. The retailer knows his customer better than anyone. He even suggests the customer what to purchase and allows him credit facilities to encourage frequent buying behaviour in the customer.


b.Small purchases: The customer purchases goods in small lots from the retail stores. So there are frequent visits to the retail store by the customer.


c.Instrument of marketing communication: via which information about the product is disseminated to the needy customers

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How many Species go Extinct Every Day?

Answer

About 150 - 200 species of plant, insect, bird and mammal become extinct every day or 24 hrs.


This is not an accurate but an estimation by U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity and Global Extinction Rates. It is also said that current extinctions were 'up to 100 times higher than the background rate.'

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Q:

Which of these equations best summarizes photosynthesis?

A) CO2 + H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2 B) 6O2 + 6H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6CO2
C) 6CO2 + 6H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2 D) C6H12O6 + 6O2 -----> CO2 + 6H2O
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6CO2 + 6H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2

Explanation:

Here 6CO2 + 6H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2 is the only option which best summarizes photosynthesis. We know that, photosynthesis is the reverse of cellular respiration in that carbon dioxide is used with water to form sugar, and oxygen is released.

 

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What does the central nervous system consists of?

A) Brain B) Spinal cord
C) Nerves D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

The central nervous system CNS is responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

It consists of two main components::

 1. The brain

 2. The spinal cord


The brain is the center of our thoughts, the interpreter of our external environment, and the origin of control over body movement. The brain can be divided into four main lobes: temporal, parietal, occipital and frontal.

 

The spinal cord serves as a conduit for signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

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Q:

A homogeneous mixture is also called

A) Compound B) Pure substance
C) Solution D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Solution

Explanation:

A homogeneous mixture is also called as solution.

The term "solution" is more frequently used when a homogeneous mixture is a liquid, although it is sometimes used if the homogeneous mixture is a gas.

 

Another name for a solid homogeneous mixture of metals is an alloy.

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Which one of the following factors contributes to hypertension? 

A) A vigorous exercise regimen B) A diet that lacks protein
C) A high-fat diet D) A lack of sleep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A high-fat diet

Explanation:

In the given options, a high-fat diet is the only factor that contributes to hypertension.

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Q:

First country to appoint Lokpal or equivalent to a Lokpal is ________.

A) Brazil B) Burma
C) Sweden D) India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sweden

Explanation:
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