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Which of the following statements about monsoons are correct?

A) Monsoons can cause devastating landslides and floods. B) Heavy monsoons increase agricultural output.
C) A weak monsoon season can lead to drought and starvation. D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:
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Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located at

A) Thiruvananthapuram B) Pune
C) Sriharikota D) Ahmedabad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Thiruvananthapuram

Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

 

  • This is the lead centre of ISRO responsible for the design and development of launch vehicle technology focusing on rocket and space vehicles for India's satellite programme.
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Thermoplastic materials are those materials which

A) Do not become hard with the application of heat and pressure and no chemical change occurs B) Are flexible and can withstand considerable wear under suitable conditions
C) Are formed into shape under heat and pressure and results in a permanently hard product D) Are used as a friction lining for clutches and brakes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Do not become hard with the application of heat and pressure and no chemical change occurs

Explanation:

Thermoplastic materials is a type of plastic material that can be cooled and heated several times without any change in their chemistry or mechanical properties.

 

Examples of Thermoplastic ::

 

  • polyethylene,
  • polypropylene,
  • polyvinyl chloride,
  • polystyrene,
  • polybenzimidazole,
  • acrylic,
  • nylon and
  • teflon
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'Barren Island' which is the only active volcano in India is situated in?

A) Rajasthan B) Andaman-Nicobar
C) Chattisgarh D) Lakshadweep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Andaman-Nicobar

Explanation:

The only active volcano in India is situated in Andaman-Nicobar islands.

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What is the capital city of Cambodia?

A) Phnom Penh B) Hanoi
C) Lamur D) Bangkok
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Phnom Penh

Explanation:

Cambodia Capital- Phnom Penh, Currency- Cambodian riel.

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A and B entered into a partnership with Rs.800 and Rs.1600 respectively. From 9th months onward they each decided to invest Rs.100 more on starting of each month. If total annual profit is Rs.7700 then find the profit share of A.

A) Rs.2550 B) Rs.3200
C) Rs.2650 D) Rs.2450
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.2650

Explanation:

A : B = (800 × 8+ 900+ 1000+ 1100+ 1200): (1600 × 8+ 1700+ 1800+ 1900+ 2000)
A : B = 53 : 101
Profit of A ⇒ 7700 ×53/154 = 2650 Rs.

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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

A) The Negro movement B) The Chipko movement
C) The Civil Rights movement D) The Feminist movement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The Civil Rights movement

Explanation:

The Civil Rights Movement :

 

The Civil Rights Movement in the United States was a struggle by black Americans to gain full citizenship rights and achieve racial equality.

Individuals and organizations challenged discrimination with a variety of activities, including protest marches, boycotts, and refusal to abide by segregation laws.

Many believe that the movement began with the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 and ended with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Which of the following carbohydrates is a polysaccharide?

A) Fructose B) Cellulose
C) Glucose D) Sucrose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cellulose

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are also called as saccharides are molecular compounds made from just three elements:

carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

 

Carbohydrates are:

* a source of energy for the body e.g. glucose and a store of energy, e.g. starch in plants

* building blocks for polysaccharides (giant carbohydrates), e.g. cellulose in plants and glycogen in the human body

* components of other molecules eg DNA, RNA, glycolipids, glycoproteins, ATP

 

Types:

1. Monosaccharides (e.g. glucose) and

2. Disaccharides (e.g. sucrose) are relatively small molecules. They are often called sugars.

3. Other carbohydrate molecules are very large called Polysaccharides such as starch and cellulose.

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