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The wilting of plants takes place due to _____.

A) Photosynthesis	B) Transpiration
C) Absorption	D) Respiration

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Transpiration

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All of the following are the aims of Lok Adalat, except

A) Secure justice to the weaker sections	B) Mass disposal of the cases
C) Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man	D) Minimize cost and delay

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A) Centre for Science and Environment in a recent study found that a number of commonly available brands of prepackaged breads tested positive for potassium bromate and potassium iodate.	B) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India recommended to the Health Ministry to remove potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives.
C) The Union Government banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive on the basisof the above recommendation.	D) Potassium bromate is a neurotoxin.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Potassium bromate is a neurotoxin.

Explanation:

CSE in its recommendation asked Indian regulator FSSAI to act immediately and ban the two chemicals.

It says that Indian bread manufacturer’ use two chemicals, banned in many countries but not in India, being used by bread industry are potassium bromate (KbrO3) and potassium iodate (KIO3).

The government (FSSAI) banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive on the basis of the above recommendation.

The regulator had recommended to the health ministry removal of potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives after a study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

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G-20 is the Group of Twenty largest economies represented by their

A) Prime Ministers only	B) Finance Ministers only
C) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors	D) Heads of States

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

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Which rays cause skin damage?

A) X-Rays	B) UV Rays
C) Infra red rays	D) Yellow Rays

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) UV Rays

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In which year, Shivaji was crowned as the Chhatrapati?

A) 1608	B) 1646
C) 1674	D) 1710

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1674

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Which of the following is not a fundamental principle of Red Cross?

A) Compulsory Service	B) Independence
C) Impartiality	D) Humanity

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Impartiality

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It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress

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Arithmometer was invented by

A) Evangelista Torricelli	B) Charles Xavier Thomas
C) Edward Teller	D) Gustav Tauschek

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