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Cartography is the science of

A) coins B) maps
C) cartoons D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) maps

Explanation:

Cartography is the science which deals with the study and practice of making maps.

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Q:

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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3 2004
Q:

Which best describes Genes?

A) long, double chains of nucleic acids. B) long, single chains of amino acids.
C) long, single chains of nucleic acids. D) long, double chains of amino acids.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) long, double chains of nucleic acids.

Explanation:

Gene is a segment of chromosomal DNA or a sequence of DNA or RNA that codes for a molecule that has a function. It is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity.

 

As genes are made up of DNA it impies that they are long, double chains of nucleic acids as DNA is made of nucleic acids.

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1 2003
Q:

Which is the least populated state in India as per Census 2011?

A) Bihar B) Kerala
C) Sikkim D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sikkim

Explanation:

the least populated state in India as per Census 2011 is Sikkim.

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0 2003
Q:

Which one of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?

A) It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there. B) It contains one large cave.
C) It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana. D) It is associated with the Pashupata sect.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It contains one large cave.

Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. The name Ardhanarishvara (famous statue of Elephanta) means the Lord Who is half woman, Ardhanarishvara is also known by other names. The Gupta-era writer Pushpadanta in his Mahimnastava refers to form as dehardhaghatana. Utpala, commenting on the Brihat Samhita, calls this form Ardha-gaurishvara, the Vishnudharmottara Purana simply calls this form Gaurishvara.Buddhist caves in Elephants and the caves built by the followers of Pashupata cult (a Shaivite Hinduschool).The island and its resident caves received the name 'Elephanta' from Portuguese invaders after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island.

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Q:

The place where the river meets the sea is called

A) Delta B) Sediment
C) Tributary D) Estuary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Estuary

Explanation:

The place where the river meets the sea or ocean is called as Estuary.

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5 2003
Q:

India is the which largest solar market in the world?

A) First B) Second
C) Seventh D) Fourth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Second

Explanation:
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0 2003
Q:

A kilowatt-hour is unit of

A) Power B) Electric charge
C) Energy D) Electric current
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Energy

Explanation:

The kilowatt hour (kW⋅h) is a composite unit of energy equivalent to one kilowatt (1 kW) of power sustained for one hour.

One watt is equal to 1 J/s. One kilowatt hour is 3.6 megajoules.

 

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14 2003