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Smasher is associated with which of the following sports?

A) Hockey B) Foot ball
C) Volley ball D) Boxing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Volley ball

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The Military Games were held in Hyderabad  from October 17,2007 to October 27,2007. Which country won the highest number of medals?

A) China B) Russia
C) India D) Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Russia

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Which sociological perspective is most closely linked to microsociology?

A) symbolic interactionism B) the feminist perspective
C) structural functionalism D) the conflict perspective
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) symbolic interactionism

Explanation:

There are two types of sociological theories:

1. Macro and

2. Micro.

Macro theories focus on the society as a whole and aim at establishing the general characteristics of the society. It is basically looking at the society as a whole and looking at a bigger picture. It aims to answer three basic questions:

1) What holds the societies together?

2) What are the sources of conflict in a society?

3) How do societies change?

There are two branches of macro-sociological theories: consensus and conflict, with the main representative being functionalist and marxist respectively.

 

Micro theories on the other hand, focus on the individuals who make up the society unlike macro theory which looks at the society as a whole. Micro theories are small scale. Consider it a magnifying glass, when you look through it, you 'zoom' in to the society and see the individuals who have made up that particular society.

 

Symbolic interactionism is the sociological perspective which is most closely linked to microsociology.

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Q:

Artificial port of India is?

A) Haldia B) Chennai or Madras
C) Mangalore D) Kandla
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chennai or Madras

Explanation:

Chennai port is known for its Coastal breakwater, artificial, large seaport type of harbor.

Chennai Port, formerly known as Madras Port, is the second largest container port of India, behind the Nhava Sheva Port, and the largest port in the Bay of Bengal. It is the third oldest port among the 13 major ports of India

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Q:

Microbial Type Culture Collection Centre is situated at

A) Chandigarh B) New Delhi
C) Hyderabad D) Bangalore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chandigarh

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Generally, plants absorb dissolved nitrates from soil and convert them into

A) Ammonia B) Urea
C) Protein D) Nitrogen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nitrogen

Explanation:

Generally, plants absorb dissolved nitrates from soil and convert them into free nitrogen.

 

  • Free nitrogen is simply molecular nitrogen (N2).

 

  • Nitrogen, in its molecular form, consists of two nitrogen atoms bound together with a triple bond.
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Lightning is produced when 

A) Similar charges of electricity rush towards each other and then get repelled B) clouds strike against impurities in air and the friction burns up these impurities
C) strong opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by the intervening air D) water vapour produces electricity in the clouds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) strong opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by the intervening air

Explanation:

When the resistance of the air between breaks down the current flows from the positive cloud to the negative cloud in a flash which we call lightning . The difference of potential involves is very high.

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Which statement is one component of the cell theory?

A) DNA is the basis of genetic transfer B) All living cells arise from pre-existing cells
C) All cells are composed of same organelles D) Tissues are formed from combinations of cells
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) All living cells arise from pre-existing cells

Explanation:

All living cells arise from pre-existing cells is one component of the cell theory.

 

The Cell Theory is one of the basic principles of biology.

 

The Cell Theory states:

1. All living organisms are composed of cells. They may be unicellular or multicellular.

2. The cell is the basic unit of life.

3. Cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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