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Q:

World's oldest living man 2018?

A) Masazo Nonaka B) Francisco Nunez Olivera
C) Juan Pablo Villalos D) Les Colley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Masazo Nonaka

Explanation:

According to Guiness World Records, the world's oldest living man Masazo Nonaka has turned 113 years on 25 July of 2018 in Japan's Hokkaido.

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Francisco Nunez Olivera was the former oldest person who died on 29th of January 2018 at the age of 112 years.

 

Les Colley (1898 - 1998, Australia), is the oldest ever man to father a child. He had his ninth child a son named Oswald to his third wife at the age of 92 years 10 months.

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'Barren Island' which is the only active volcano in India is situated in?

A) Rajasthan B) Andaman-Nicobar
C) Chattisgarh D) Lakshadweep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Andaman-Nicobar

Explanation:

The only active volcano in India is situated in Andaman-Nicobar islands.

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Q:

The acid used in lead storage cells is

A) Sulphuric acid B) Nitric acid
C) Hydrochloric acid D) Phosphoric acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sulphuric acid

Explanation:

The acid used in lead storage cells is Sulphuric acid. They are used car batteries. Lead-acid batteries are capable of being recharged, which is important for their use in cars.

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What occurs when an atom loses an electron?

A) The atom's radius decreases and the atom becomes a positive ion. B) The atom's radius increases and the atom becomes a negative ion.
C) The atom's radius decreases and the atom becomes a negative ion. D) The atom's radius increases and the atom becomes a positive ion.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The atom's radius decreases and the atom becomes a positive ion.

Explanation:

When an atom loses an electron it becomes a positive ion by acquiring negatively charged. When it loses electron, the atom's radius also decreased.

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Q:

Ticks and mites are actually

A) Arachnids B) Insects
C) Myriapods D) Crustaceans
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Arachnids

Explanation:
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Q:

The flow of thermal energy is called

A) Heat B) Current
C) Voltage D) Potential
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Heat

Explanation:

The flow of thermal energy due to differences in their temperatures is called Heat.

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Statement: The air and rail services have been severely disrupted due to thick fog in the northern part of the country.
Courses of action:
a. The rail and air services should be temporarily suspended in the region.
b. People should be advised to make their travel plan keeping in mind the probable disruption resulting in delay or cancellation of services.
c. The government should immediately install modern machines which will enable itto guide the rail and air services even if the thick fog develops.

A) Only a follows B) a and b follows
C) Only b follows D) a, b & c follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a, b & c follows

Explanation:

Keeping in mind the safety and convenience of passengers, both 'a' and 'b' follow. 'c' clearly suggests a remedy to the problem and hence it also follows.

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Which sport man is branded as "Fast Man on Earth"?

A) Milka Singh B) Usain Bolt
C) Ronaldo D) Christian
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Usain Bolt

Explanation:

Usain Bolt is branded as "Fast Man on Earth".

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