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What contributes to antigenic shift in influenza viruses?

A) a segmented genome B) different virus subtypes
C) Both A & B D) ease of virus transmission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a segmented genome

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PET is a very familiar form of _____________. It is used for making bottles.

A) Nylon B) Acrylic
C) Polyester D) Rayon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Polyester

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The stranded pilgrims (had waited) in the bitter cold for more than two hours now.

A) has been waiting B) have been waiting
C) have waited D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) have been waiting

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Buckingham palace became the official royal residence during the reign of which British monarch?

A) Queen Victoria B) King George III
C) King Henry VIII D) King George V
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Queen Victoria

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Which Governor-General prohibited practice of 'Sati' in 1829?

A) Sir George Barlow B) Lord William Bentinck
C) Warren Hastings D) Lord Minto
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lord William Bentinck

Explanation:

Lord William Bentinck was the Governor-General who prohibited practice of 'Sati' in the year 1829.

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The basic unit of the nervous system is the

A) Lymphs B) Nephrons
C) Nerves D) Neurons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neurons

Explanation:

The basic unit of the nervous system is the Neurons.

 

The neuron is a single nerve cell, and you have billions of them.

There are three basic types of neurons::

1. Association,

2. Afferent  and

3. Efferent.

The association neurons comprise the central nervous system (CNS) that is the brain and spinal cord.

The afferent neurons are also known as the sensory neurons, they bring the stimuli from the sensors (e.g., skin, eyes, ears) to the CNS.

The efferent neurons are also known as motor neurons, they bring the responses from the brain to the muscles and the glands.

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In what year was pluto devoted to a draft planet?

A) 2005 B) 2006
C) 2008 D) 2009
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2006

Explanation:

In 2006, pluto devoted to a draft planet.

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Which airport is the busiest airport in the world?

A) Hyderabad B) London
C) Newyork D) Dubai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dubai

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Dubai airport is the busiest airport in the world.

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