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From a point, 40 m apart from the foot of a tower, the angle of elevation of its top is 60°. The height of the tower is

A) 40√3 km B) 40√3 cm
C) 40√3 m D) 40√2 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40√3 m

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Statement: Air export volumes have increased substantially over the past decade causing backlogs and difficulties for air cargo agents because of increased demand for space and service.
Courses of action:
a. Airlines and air cargo agents should jointly work out a solution to combat the problem.
b. The reasons for the increase in the volume of air exports should be found out.

A) Only a follows B) Both a and b follows
C) Only b follows D) Neither a nor b follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only a follows

Explanation:

The problem faced, by the airlines and cargo agents is the non availability of cargo space. Therefore, right course of action is to combat the problem.

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Which statement best describes perigee?

A) The closet point in the Moon's orbit to Earth B) The farthest point in the Moon's orbit to Earth
C) The closest point in Earth's orbit of the Sun D) The Sun's orbit that is closest to the Moon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The closet point in the Moon's orbit to Earth

Explanation:

The closet point in the Moon's orbit to Earth is called perigee whereas the farthest point in the Moon's orbit to Earth is called apogee.

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Q:

When does DNA replication happen?

A) S - phase B) M - Phase
C) Prophase D) Anaphase
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) S - phase

Explanation:

DNA is replicated during the S-Phase in the interphase of a cell.

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Q:

The ______ is a key factor in making the Gram Panchayat play its role and to be responsible.

A) Secretary B) Gram Sabha
C) Only Sarpanch D) Block Development officer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gram Sabha

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What happens to electrons in an ionic bond?

A) collision of electrons B) Sharing of electrons
C) Both A & B D) Transfer of electrons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Transfer of electrons

Explanation:

An ionic bond is formed between two molecules when transfer of valency electrons take place between them. 

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Which among the following was 1st Municipal Corporation of India?

A) Allahabad B) Madras
C) Bombay D) Kolkata
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Madras

Explanation:

The first municipal corporation was set up in India in the year 1687 at Madras, preceding the Bombay and Delhi municipal corporations.

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Supply curves tend to be

A) more elastic in the long run, because there is time for firms to enter or leave the industry. B) less elastic in the long run, because there is time for firms to enter or leave an industry.
C) perfectly elastic in the long run, because consumer demand will have sufficient time to adjust fully to changes in supply. B. D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) more elastic in the long run, because there is time for firms to enter or leave the industry.

Explanation:

Supply curves tend to be more elastic in the long run, because there is time for firms to enter or leave the industry.

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