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A cup of hot coffee is placed on a metal table in a room. By which of the following methods does it lose heat?

A) conduction and convection only B) conduction and radiation only
C) convection and radiation only D) conduction, convection and radiation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) conduction, convection and radiation

Explanation:

Part of the heat is conducted away by the metal table. Convection currents in air near the surface of the coffee are set up which accounts for some heat loss. Heat is also lost by radiation from the hot coffee to the surroundings. Most of the heat is lost by the last method.

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Of the following, which did not influence the fathers of Indian constitution? The Constitution of 

A) The USA B) The USSR
C) Canada D) Ireland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The USSR

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In economics,"capital" refers to

A) mineral resources B) the money in one's pocket
C) consumer goods D) buildings and equipment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) buildings and equipment

Explanation:

Capital refers to buildings and equipment i.e, goods which are used by workers to produce other goods such as machinery, land, ...

Capital has a number of related meanings in economics, finance, and accounting.

In economics, Capital comprises one of the four major factors of production, the others being land, labor, and entrepreneurship.

In finance and accounting, capital generally refers to financial wealth, especially that used to start or maintain a business.

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Which of the following cannot add fat to the body?

A) Vitamins B) Carbohydrates
C) Water D) Proteins
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Water

Explanation:

A nutrient is a substance used by an organism to survive, grow, and reproduce. These are compounds in foods essential to life and health, providing us with energy.

There are two types of nutrients:

1. Organic Nutrients
2. Inorganic Nutrients

 

Carbohydrates (CHO), Lipids (fats), Proteins and Vitamins come under organic nutrients as they contain carbon. These can add fat to the body.

 

Minerals and Water come under inorganic nutrients as they lack in carbon. These cannot add fat to the body.

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Which of the following statements about aldosterone is NOT correct?

A) Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule. B) Aldosterone is stimulated by decreased plasma sodium levels and increased plasma potassium levels.
C) Aldosterone is produced in the adrenal cortex. D) Aldosterone increases the number of passive sodium channels in the luminal membrane of the distal tubule and collecting duct, thus aiding sodium reabsorption.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule.

Explanation:

Aldosterone, the main mineralocorticoid hormone, is a steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It is essential for sodium conservation in the kidney, salivary glands, sweat glands and colon.

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The Mughals ruled India for one and half centuries effectively and gave Political unity to the country. In which of the following fields could they not succeed fully?

A) An efficient system of administration B) Political stability
C) Development of trade and industry D) Establishment of a common culture and unification of all communities to become a homogeneous nation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Establishment of a common culture and unification of all communities to become a homogeneous nation

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Niagara Falls are in

A) Australia B) South Africa
C) U.S.A D) U.K.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) U.S.A

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Ornate is the opposite of

A) Offensive B) Elegant
C) Fancy D) Lavish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Offensive

Explanation:

Ornate means which is beautiful, lavish one. Opposite of Ornate is ugly, offensive, dull or plain.

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