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Second largest continent of the world?

A) Asia B) Australia
C) Africa D) Europe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Africa

Explanation:

Africa is the second largest continent both by popolation and area wise. Asia being first by both popolation and area wise.

 

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Reactions that require CO2 take place in

A) the Calvin cycle alone B) the light reactions alone
C) Both A & B D) the chloroplast, but is not part of photosynthesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the Calvin cycle alone

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The two forms of democracy are

A) Parliamentary and King B) Monarchical and Republican
C) Direct and Indirect D) Parliamentary and Presidential
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Parliamentary and Presidential

Explanation:

There are two major forms of democratic government.

I. Parliamentary
II. Presidential

The citizens elect the leaders in democratic government.

The main difference is legislative and executive branches.

Executive - head of government
Legislative - how laws are made

 

I. Parliamentary democratic government : (example - United Kingdom )

1. Parliament = Legislature (Laws)
2. Parliament controls the power
3. Head of government is a prime minister chosen by the legislature
4. Prime minister and cabinet are members of the legislature
5. Prime minister answers to the legislature (fusion of powers)
6. The government will stay in office for a specified period unless the prime minister loses support of the majority on an important vote.
7. If this occurs- the P.M. must resign and elections are held immediately.

 

II. Presidential democratic government : (example - United States of America)

1. The executive and legislative branches are separate bodies elected independently by the citizens.
2. Separation of Powers
3. There are checks and balances where each branch can overrule the other.
4. The president answers to the voters, not the legislature.
5. The people elect the president, and elections are held at set intervals.

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Q:

Largest of all the Islands?

A) Comoros B) Greenland
C) Maskali D) Andamaan and Nicobar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Greenland

Explanation:

Green land is the largest of all the Islands.It is a part of North America

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Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins are classified as

A) Macromolecules B) Biomolecules
C) Macronutrients D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

Carbohydrates, together with lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, are one of the four major classes of biologically essential organic molecules found in all living organisms. They not only provide energy for vital metabolic reactions but also supply the building materials for normal structure, growth and repair. Your body needs relatively large quantities of carbohydrates, fats and protein for optimal function, hence their classification as macronutrients.

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In case of uniform circular motion, the acceleration is

A) Variable in magnitude but constant in direction B) Constant in magnitude and directed radially inwards
C) Variable in magnitude but tangential to the circle D) Zero
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Variable in magnitude but constant in direction

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Who is the Author of the book An Unknown Indian?

A) Nirodh C.Chowdhary B) Leo Tolstoy
C) G. B. Shaw D) Mala Sen
 
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The planet nearest to the Sun is

A) Venus B) Mercury
C) Jupiter D) Saturn
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mercury

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