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'Sphinx' is associated with which of the following civilizations?

A) Egyptian Civilization B) Arab Civilization
C) Chinese Civilization D) Roman Civilization
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Egyptian Civilization

Explanation:

The 'sphinx' is a mythological animal with the body of a lion and the head of man. Each Sphinx was carved out of a single solid stone.

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What is the world’s oldest surviving republic?

Answer

San Marino

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Who has won the orange cap for scoring the most runs in IPL 2018?

A) Rishabh Pant (Delhi Daredevils) B) Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
C) Ambati Rayudu (Chennai Super Kings) D) Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Explanation:

Kane Williamson, the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad team has won orange cup for scoring the most runs in IPL 2018.

The orange cap is presented annually in the Indian Premier League to the highest run scorer.

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Q:

Solve The Logical Number Puzzle?

A) 72 B) 76
C) 84 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 90

Explanation:

The logic in the given puzzle is 

4 + 4 = 4 * 4+1 = 4 * 5 = 20

5 + 5 = 5 * 5+1 = 5 * 6 = 30

6 + 6 = 6 * 6+1 = 6 * 7 = 42

7 + 7 = 7 * 7+1 = 7 * 8 = 56

Similarly

9 + 9 = 9 * 9+1 = 9 * 10 = 90.

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Excessive use of which ofthe following fertilizers may be responsible for the presence of a toxic substance in groundwater?

A) Nitrogen B) Phosphate only
C) Potassium only D) Phosphate and potassium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nitrogen

Explanation:

Excessive use of nitrate including manure may be responsible forthe presence of toxic substance in groundwater. Phosphate can also enter the groundwater via excessive use of fertilizers. High application rates of nitrogen containing fertilizers combined with the high-water solubility of nitrate, leads to increased runoff into surface water as well as leaching into groundwater, thereby causing groundwater pollution.

Only a fraction of the nitrogen-based fertilizers, is converted to produce and other plant matter. Nitrate pollution in groundwater comes from pit latrines, it can cause blue baby syndrome.

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Where is the Forest Reserve Institute of India located

A) Bhopal B) Dehradum
C) Lucknow D) Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dehradum

Explanation:
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Select the correct statement about lymphocytes.

A) Lymph transport is faster than that occurring in veins B) Lymph transport depends on the movement of adjacent tissues, such as skeletal muscles
C) Lymph transport is only necessary when illness causes tissue swelling D) Under normal conditions, lymph vessels are very high-pressure conduits
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lymph transport depends on the movement of adjacent tissues, such as skeletal muscles

Explanation:

Lymph transport depends on the movement of adjacent tissues, such as skeletal muscles is the correct statement regarding lymph transport.

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Appetite is triggered by

A) stomach enzymes B) pancreatic enzymes
C) physiological drive D) environmental cues such as the smell or taste of food
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) environmental cues such as the smell or taste of food

Explanation:

Appetite is the desire to eat food, sometimes due to hunger. Appetite is triggered by environmental cues such as the smell or taste of food. Appealing foods can stimulate appetite even when hunger is absent.

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