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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 (balances) the upward force due to surface tension. So it is clear that if the the bore (radius) to the tube is decreased, the height of the water column in it must be greater.  So, (a) is correct.

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Ahinav Bindra is associated with which game?

A) Badminton B) Shooting
C) Golf D) Swimming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shooting

Explanation:

Abhinav Bindra is an Indian professional shooter who is the world and Olympic champion in the 10 m air rifle event.

Abhinav Bindra thinks sports in India need investment

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Recycled plant matter is known as ?

A) Decomposed B) Carbide
C) Compost D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Compost

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Buddha means

A) the enlightened one B) the religious preacher
C) the genius D) the powerful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the enlightened one

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When is the ' World AIDS Day ' observed all over the world

A) 1st october B) 12th December
C) 1st December D) 13th November
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1st December

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Structural employment arises due to

A) Deflationary Conditions B) Heavy industry bias
C) Shortage of raw meterials D) Inadequate productive capacity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Heavy industry bias

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Milk is a 

A) mixture B) element
C) metal D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) mixture

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With which of the following was U. R. Rao who passed away at 85 is associated with ?

A) Scientist B) Poet
C) Politics D) Auther
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Scientist

Explanation:

1. Eminent space scientist and former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Udupi Ramachandra Rao passed away due to age related ailments. He was 85.

2. He was currently serving as the chairman of the governing council of the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad. Rao served as the chairman of ISRO for 10 years from 1984-1994.

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