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A capillary tube is partially dipped vertically in a vessel containing water. Due to capillarity water rises in the tube. The height of water rise in the tube can be increased by 

A) decreasing the radius of the capillary tube B) increasing the radius of the capillary tube
C) increasing the height of water in the vessel D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) decreasing the radius of the capillary tube

Explanation:

The water rise in a capillary tube dipped in water is such that the weight of water in the tube above the surface of water in the vessel is equal to  the upward force due to surface tension. So it is clear that if the bore to the tube is decreased , the height of the water column in it  must be greater.

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Q:

The neighouring country of India which has the smallest area is

A) Bhutan B) Nepal
C) Sri Lanka D) Bangladesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bhutan

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Q:

Qualm is the opposite of

A) confidence B) misgiving
C) doubt D) worry
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) confidence

Explanation:

Qualm means feeling confused, uneasiness, very doubtful and being in worry.

 

Hence, among the given options, Qualm is the opposite of Confidence.

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One who deserts his religion

A) Profane B) Turn coat
C) Apostate D) Deserter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Apostate

Explanation:

Apostate:

A person who abandons or renounces or deserts his religious or political beliefs or principles.

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Q:

What is laughing gas?

A) Nitrous Oxide B) Carbon monoxide
C) Sulphur dioxide D) Hydrogen peroxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nitrous Oxide

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Australian state government has approved the world's biggest single tower solar thermal power plant a _______ structure to be built in South Australia by 2020.

A) 150-megawatt B) 200-megawatt
C) 250-megawatt D) 300-megawatt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150-megawatt

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Part III of the Constitution of India relates to

A) Fundamental Rights B) Directive Principles of state policy
C) Fundamental Duties D) Citizenship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fundamental Rights

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During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?

A) 1921 - 31 B) 1911 - 21
C) 1941 - 51 D) 1931 - 41
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1911 - 21

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