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Organisms which synthesise their own food are called

A) autotrophs	B) heterotrophs
C) auxotrophs	D) saprotrophs

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) autotrophs

Explanation:

Autotroph: This term means organisms that synthesise their own food. Troph means feeding. Auto means self. The green plants which synthesise their own food are called autotrophs. All others which depend upon the plants directly or indirectly are called heterotrophs.

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In case of a heart attack, a hormone is injected as an emergency measure, Which one is it?

A) Thyroxine	B) Adrenaline
C) Heparin	D) Insulin

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Adrenaline

Explanation:

Heparin is a hormone secreted by the liver. This is anticoagulant in its property. It prevents cloting of blood inside the heart and blood vessels. Heart attack is the result of a block in the blood vessels supplying blood to the walls of the heart.

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The much-awaited "Extradition Treaty" between India and Bangladesh came into effect from

A) October 2012	B) December 2012
C) October 2013	D) December 2013

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) October 2013

Explanation:

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Two fathers took their sons to a fruit stall. Each man and son bought an apple, But when they returned home, they had only 3 apples. They did not eat, lost, or thrown. How could this be possible?

Answer

There were only three people. Son, his father and his grandfather.

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Trichloroacetaldehyde was subject to Cannizzaro's reaction by using NaOH. The mixture of the products contains sodium trichloroacetate and another compound. The other compound is :

A) Chloroform	B) 2, 2, 2-Trichloroethanol
C) Trichloromethanol	D) 2, 2, 2-Trichloropropanol

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2, 2, 2-Trichloroethanol

Explanation:

$\begin{matrix} C l \\ | \\ C l & - & C & - & C H O \\ | \\ C l \end{matrix}$ $\to_{C a n n i z z a r o' s R e a c t i o n}^{N a O H}$ $\begin{matrix} C l \\ | \\ C l & - & C & - & C O O N a \\ | \\ C l \end{matrix}$ $+$ $\begin{matrix} C l \\ | \\ C l & - & C & - & C H_{2} \\ | 2 & 1 \\ C l \end{matrix}$ $- O H$

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What type of operating system uses the NTFS file system ?

A) Windows	B) Mac OS X
C) Unix	D) All of these

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Windows

Explanation:

Windows operating system uses the NTFS file system.

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World Red cross day falls on

A) May 3	B) May 8
C) May 10	D) May 11

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) May 8

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Which among the following temples of India is known as "Black Pagoda" ?

A) Brihadeeshwara Temple, Tanjore	B) Sun Temple, Konark
C) Meenakshi Temple, Madurai	D) Jagannath Temple, Puri

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sun Temple, Konark

Explanation:

Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century temple of Odisha, built by Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. It is also known as Black Pagoda. It’s a World Heritage Site. It is considered as architectural marvel for which Odisha, best known worldwide.

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