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Select the correct statement about photosynthesis by primary producers.

A) Photosynthetic protists and prokaryotes Carry out the majority of the photosynthesis in aquatic communities. B) Land plants carry out over 80% of the world's photosynthesis.
C) Cyanobacteria carry out more of the world's photosynthesis than protist do. D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Photosynthetic protists and prokaryotes Carry out the majority of the photosynthesis in aquatic communities.

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Which of the following can be a symptom of AIDS?

A) Hair loss B) Severe weight gain
C) Tiredness D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tiredness

Explanation:

From the aboe given options, only extreme and unexplained tiredness is the symptom of AIDS.

 

The other symptoms of AIDS include: recurring fever, thrush — a thick, whitish coating of the tongue or mouth that's caused by a yeast infection and sometimes accompanied by a sore throat, diarrhea that lasts more than a week, headaches, lightheadedness, and/or dizziness.

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Who has been given the additional charge of Defence Ministry after Manohar Parrikar resigned from the same post in March, 2017 ?

A) Arun Jaitley B) Nitin Gadkari
C) Narendra Modi D) Rajnath Singh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Arun Jaitley

Explanation:

Finance minister Arun Jaitley was on 13 March 2017 given the additional charge of the defence ministry after Manohar Parrikar resigned+ to take on the new role of Goa chief minister.

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In e-FRRO, 'FRRO' stands for?

A) Foreigners Reacceptance Registration Office B) Foreigners Regional Registration Office
C) Foreigners Regaining Registration Office D) Foreigners Registry Registration Office
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Foreigners Regional Registration Office

Explanation:

Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched the web-based application e-FRRO (e-Foreigners Regional Registration Office) scheme under which foreigners can avail, various visa and immigration-related services online. This will facilitate hassle-free travel to India for foreigners.

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Most pathogenic bacteria are thermophiles.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FALSE

Explanation:

The given statement that "Most pathogenic bacteria are thermophiles" is FALSE.

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Which statement best defines a communist government?

A) A communist government is an autocracy. B) A communist government is led by one political party.
C) A communist government gives power to the party leader. D) A communist government allows for limited voting.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A communist government is led by one political party.

Explanation:

The statement "A communist government is led by one political party" is what best defiines a communist government. Here in this type of government, the power is in the hands of the one political party and it only controls the political and economic systems of the country/state.

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Which Indian social theorist had argued that the idea of a homogenized the 'cultural arrogance of post-enlightenment Europe'?

 

A) Ashis Nandy B) Partha Chatterjee
C) T.K.Oommen D) Rajni Kothari
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ashis Nandy

Explanation:

Ashis Nandy traced the roots of colonialism's mandate to absolutize the relative differences between cultures to the cultural arrogance of Enlightenment Europe.

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Who has been appointed as Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and is an IAS officer?

A) TS Vijayan B) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
C) Devendra Jhajharia D) T K Malhotra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Subhash Chandra Khuntia

Explanation:

Subhash Chandra Khuntia, a 1981-batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer who was a former Karnataka Chief Secretary, has been appointed as Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

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