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Q:

Smallest prime number greater than 200?

A) 201 B) 205
C) 211 D) 203
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 211

Explanation:

From the trial and error method of division,

201 is divisible by 3

205 is divisible by 5

203 is divisible by 7

 

Hence, after eliminating three options, remained is 211 and is divisible by only 1 and itself. 

 

Therefore, 211 is the smallest prime number greater than 200.

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Q:

Which sentence is Punctuated correctly?

A) The conference was only supposed to be an hour; however, it ran for nearly two and half hours. B) The conference was only supposed to be an hour, however; it ran for nearly two and half hours.
C) The conference was only supposed to be an hour. however, it ran for nearly two and half hours. D) The conference was only supposed to be an hour; however it ran for nearly two and half hours.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The conference was only supposed to be an hour; however, it ran for nearly two and half hours.

Explanation:

The correct punctuated sentence is A

The conference was only supposed to be an hour; however, it ran for nearly two and half hours.

 

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Q:

Elastomers can extend upto

A) ten times their original dimensions B) seven times their original dimensions
C) five times their original dimensions D) three times their original dimensions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) seven times their original dimensions

Explanation:

An elastomer is a polymer with viscoelasticity which have low youngs modulus with weak intermolecular forces when compared with other materials.

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Q:

In how many different ways could couples be picked from 6 men and 9 women ?

A) 26 B) 54
C) 52 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 54

Explanation:

Number of mens = 8

Number of womens = 5

 

Different ways could couples be picked = C16×9C1 = 9 x 6 = 54 ways.

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Q:

The study of volcanoes is called

A) Chemicology B) Lavology
C) Volcanology D) Magmalogy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Volcanology

Explanation:

The study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomenas is called Volcanology.

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Q:

Which of the following has the shortest wavelength?

A) Gamma rays B) Radio waves
C) Microwaves D) Infrared rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gamma rays

Explanation:

Gamma rays has the shortest wavelength and radio waves has the longest wavelength.

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Q:

18 h on a g c?

Answer

The given letter equation 18 h on a g represents that 18 holes on a golf course.

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Q:

You can have me but cannot hold me; Gain me and quickly lose me. If treated with care I can be great, And if betrayed I will break.

What am I?

Answer

TRUST.

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