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Which of these best describes genetic drift?

A) Random fluctuations in the gene frequencies within a population Eliminate B) The combining of alleles to create more genetic variations within a population
C) The movement of alleles between population D) A planned method to reduce the number of inferior genes in a population
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Random fluctuations in the gene frequencies within a population Eliminate

Explanation:

Random fluctuations in the gene frequencies within a population Eliminate is the one which best describes genetic drift.

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E.K. Janaki Ammal National Award on Taxonomy is administered by the

A) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare B) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D) Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change  

Explanation:

In order to encourage work of excellence in taxonomy and also to encourage young students and scholars to work in this field of science, this award, named after the late Prof. E.K. Janaki Ammal was instituted in the year 1999.Late Prof. Janaki Ammal did taxonomic work of outstanding merit and excellence, particularly in the area of cytotaxonomy and has been a source of inspiration to many young scientists.The award is presented by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

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Who owns Tradestation?

A) SBI Group B) Monex Group, Inc.
C) CME Group D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Monex Group, Inc.

Explanation:

Tradestation is owned by its parent organization Monex Group, Inc.

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What was the unique about the way in which these three Indian states slipped into British hands - Satara in 1848, Jhansi in 1853 and Nagpur in 1854?

Answer

Because of the Doctrine of Lapse; if Hindu rulers did not have direct natural heirs, the British would impose their rule.

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Uranus takes _______years to orbit the sun

A) 48 B) 84
C) 50 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 84

Explanation:

Uranus is 2,870 million kilometers away from the sun and the time taken to complete one round at a speed of 6.8 km/sec is as  long as 84 years on earth

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Which one of the following is the highest altitude zoo in the world?

A) Cheyenne Mountain Zoo B) Pandit G. B. Pant High Altitude Zoo
C) Himalayan Zoological park, Gangtok D) Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

Explanation:

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo  -  6,800 feet

Himalayan Zoological Park, Gangtok  -  5839.895 feet

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park  -  7000 feet

 

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The American cotton textile industry moved from new England to the Southern States because:

A) The latter have a more humid climate B) New England diversified its manufacturing industries
C) The Population growth in the south provided a major market D) The south offered lower coast of prodution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The south offered lower coast of prodution

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What is the name of the bridge between India and Sri Lanka?

A) Adam's Bridge B) Chenab Bridge
C) Tower Bridge D) Golden Gate Bridge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Adam's Bridge

Explanation:

Adam's Bridge is the name of the bridge between India and Sri Lanka. It is also called as Rama Setu or Rama's Bridge.

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