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Q:

Gamma rays are emanations that have

A) charge but no mass B) neither mass nor charge
C) both mass and charge D) mass but no charge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) neither mass nor charge

Explanation:

A gamma ray or gamma radiation, is a penetrating electromagnetic radiation arising from the radioactive decay of atomic nuclei. It consists of the shortest wavelength electromagnetic waves and so imparts the highest photon energy.

Gamma rays are emanations that have neither mass nor charge.

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Q:

Which is the first talkie film in India?

A) Alam Ara B) Raja Harishchandra
C) Pundalik D) Sant Tukaram
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alam Ara

Explanation:

The first talkie film in India was Ardeshir Irani released Alam Ara, on 14 March 1931.

 

Irani later produced the first south Indian talkie film Kalidas directed by H.M. Reddy released on 31 October 1931.

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Q:

Galvanised iron sheets have a coating of

A) Aluminium B) Copper
C) Zinc D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Zinc

Explanation:

Galvanised iron sheets have a coating of zinc.

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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:

A sum of Rs. 2600 is invested at two different rates of interest. The difference between the simple interests got after 4 years is Rs 402.80 at these two rates, what is the difference between the rates of interest?

A) 1.58 B) 2.63
C) 3.87 D) 4.02
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3.87

Explanation:

Let the two different rates of interests be r1 and r2 respectively.

From the given data,

2600 x 4 x r1 - r2100  = 402.80r1 - r2 = 402.80104  = 3.87

 

Hence, the difference in the interest rates = 3.87

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Q:

Oxidation number of S8?

A) +1 B) -2
C) +2 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0

Explanation:

S8 is an elemental form of sufur. In elemental form it can't be reduced or oxidized. Hence, it oxidation number is zero and thus sulfur is zerovalent here.

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Which statement best describes the electronegativity of an element?

A) Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to produce energy while losing an electron. B) Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to attract electrons during bond formation.
C) Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to lose electrons during cation formation. D) Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to share electrons during a covalent bond formation.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to attract electrons during bond formation.

Explanation:

Electronegativity, is a chemical property that describes the tendency of an atom to attract a shared pair of electrons (or electron density) towards itself.

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Q:

Sound waves cannot travel through

A) Gas B) Liquid
C) Vacuum D) Solid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vacuum

Explanation:

Sound waves cannot travel through a Vacuum.

 

A vacuum is an area without any air, like space. So sound cannot travel through space because there is no matter for the vibrations to work in.

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