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Why is DNA called the blueprint of life?

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DNA is called the blueprint of life because it contains the instructions needed for an organism to grow, develop, survive and reproduce. DNA does this by controlling protein synthesis. Proteins do most of the work in cells, and are the basic unit of structure and function in the cells of organisms.

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When is cladistics more useful than linnaean taxonomy?

A) nomenclature B) classification
C) identification D) evolutionary relationship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) evolutionary relationship

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Which is the only snake that builds nests?

A) Python B) Anaconda
C) Viper D) King Cobra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) King Cobra

Explanation:

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The longest venomous snake The King Cobra is the only snake that build nests for its eggs.

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The only session of Indian National Congress which was presided by Mahatma Gandhi was held at

A) Karachi B) Belgaum
C) Mirzapur D) Allahabad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Belgaum

Explanation:

The only session of Indian National Congress which was presided by Mahatma Gandhi was held at Belgaum in 1924.

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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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Harshavardhan's Vallabhi conquest is found in which of the following inscriptions?

A) Aihole Pillar Inscription B) Junagadh Inscription
C) Navsari Copperplate Inscription D) Damodarpur copper plate Inscription
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Navsari Copperplate Inscription

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What occurs during the appropriations process?

A) Congress acquires requested oversight material from the executive. B) Congress instructs the president to eliminate federal agencies.
C) Congress grants funds to federal agencies. D) Congress makes laws.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Congress grants funds to federal agencies.

Explanation:

Appropriations are annual decisions made by Congress about how the federal government spends some of its money. In general, the appropriations process addresses the discretionary portion of the budget – spending ranging from national defense to food safety to education to federal employee salaries, but excludes mandatory spending, such as Medicare and Social Security, which is spent automatically according to formulas.

 

Hence, congress grants funds to federal agencies and programs during the appropriations process.

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The oldest news agency in the world is

A) Associated Press B) Agence France-Presse
C) Reuters D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Associated Press

Explanation:

Associated Press (AP) is world's oldest news agency followed by Reuters and Agence France - Presse.

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