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The amount of water vapor in the air is

A) Hot air B) Humidity
C) Dew D) Foam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Humidity

Explanation:

The amount of water vapor ranges from a trace amount up to 4% of the mass of air. Water vapor exists as an invisible gas in the air.

 

The amount of water vapor in the air is called absolute humidity. The amount of water vapor in the air as compared with the amount of water that the air could hold is called relative humidity.

The maximum amount of water vapor that can be in the air depends on the air temperature.

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Q:

International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world on  ?

A) 21st March B) 23rd March
C) 20th March D) 19th March
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20th March

Explanation:

The International Day of Happiness (known as Happiness Day) is celebrated throughout the world on the 20th of March. The International Day of Happiness was founded on June 28, 2012, by the United Nations General Assembly when all 193 member states unanimously adopted UN resolution 66/281.

It was celebrated for the first time in 2013.

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The day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a place with respect to the temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, etc., is called the________________ at that place.

 

A) climate B) ecology
C) environment D) weather
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) weather

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Q:

Plants developing in dry conditions are

A) lithophytes B) hydrophytes
C) mesophytes D) xerophytes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) xerophytes

Explanation:

Plants developing in dry conditions are called as xerophytes.

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Q:

The Great Barrier Reef is located in which country? 

A) Australia B) China
C) Taiwan D) South Africa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Australia

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Q:

Which one of the following pairs of animals is warm blooded?

A) Crocodile and Ostrich B) Hagfish and Dogfish
C) Tortoise and Ostrich D) Peacock and Camel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Peacock and Camel

Explanation:

Warm-blooded creatures, like mammals and birds, try to keep the inside of their bodies at a constant temperature. They do this by generating their own heat when they are in a cooler environment, and by cooling themselves when they are in a hotter environment. To generate heat, warm-blooded animals convert the food that they eat into energy. Peacock and camel are warm blooded animals.

 

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Q:

Air pressure is measured in which of the following units?

A) Steridian B) kg/mts
C) Newton D) Pascal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pascal

Explanation:

Pressure = (Net Force) / (Applied area) = Newton / square meters


Measuring units of pressure are:

. Pascal
. Bar
. Torr
. Pounds per square inch (psi)
. Standard atmosphere (atm).

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Which state government banned the sale of 'High in Fat, Salt and Sugar' (HFSS) food in school canteens across the state  ?

A) Rajasthan B) Maharashtra
C) Odisha D) Haryana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Maharashtra

Explanation:

The Maharashtra government banned the sale of 'High in Fat, Salt and Sugar' (HFSS) food in school canteens across the state. Furthermore, schools have been asked to replace the junk food items with healthy food such as whole grain, home-made rotis, parathas, rice, etc. The government will form a committee to conduct regular checks on schools.

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