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Q:

German Silver contains

A) 100% pure silver B) 10% silver
C) 1% silver D) 0% silver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0% silver

Explanation:

German Silver is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc. It is composed of 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc. Due to its white-silverish appearance it is named as german silver but it contains no silver in it.

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Q:

The process of bones increasing in width is known as

A) appositional growth B) concentric growth
C) closing of the epiphyseal plate D) long bones reaching adult length and width
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) appositional growth

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Q:

Which is a correct way to measure wavelength?

A) Nearest peak to peak B) Nearest peak to nearest trough
C) Nearest trough to peak D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nearest peak to peak

Explanation:

Wavelength of a wave can be measured with the distance between two nearest crest and crest or nearest troughs. It is measured as armstrong units.

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Q:

Exerts a force on anything that has an electric charge

A) Electric field B) Electrostatic force
C) Inductive field D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Electric field

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Q:

Would you lie for the company ?

Answer

This is one of the trickiest questions in the world of interviewing, as it pits two morals against each other − Loyalty verses Honesty.


In such cases, try to give an answer that’s as diplomatic as possible, like − I will never do anything that could cast a shadow on the company’s image and reputation. I will always consult with my seniors before taking a decision, so that they can guide me with their expertise and level of experience.

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Q:

The primary agent of contact metamorphism is

A) Temperature B) Pressure
C) Weathering D) Flowing water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Temperature

Explanation:

The primary agent of contact metamorphism is heat or temperature.

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Q:

Depletion of ozone layer is caused by

A) CFC's B) Carbon tetra-chloride (CCl4)
C) HCFC's D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Ozone layer depletion is one of the most serious problems faced by our planet earth. Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (ODS) emission are responsible for ultraviolet radiations from the sun break them to release chlorine (from CFCs) and bromine (from methyl bromide and halons).

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A vendor buys chikoos at 15 for Rs 8 and then sells at 10 for Rs 6. What will be the result?

A) 12.5 percent loss B) 11.11 percent gain
C) 12.5 percent gain D) 11.1 percent loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12.5 percent gain

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