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Q:

Which part of the respiratory system does emphysema damage?

A) Nose B) Lungs
C) Trachea D) Mouth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lungs

Explanation:

Emphysema is a condition that involves damage to the walls of the air sacs (alveoli) of the lung i.e, primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli.

 

First, emphysema causes holes to gradually form inside the lungs' air sacs, thereby weakening their internal structure and inhibiting the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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Q:

Phosphorescence is a phenomenon associated with which algal division?

A) Dinoflagellates B) Brown algae
C) Red algae D) Euglenophytes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Euglenophytes

Explanation:

Phosphorescence is a phenomenon associated with an algal division called euglenophytes. 

 

Phosphorescence is a phenomenon when an object is capable of releasing photons of light at a longer wavelength in response to absorbing light of a shorter wavelength. The object releasing the light only releases the light after some time has passed since it absorbed the light of a short wavelength.

 

Euglenophytes are single-celled plant-like protists that have no cell wall.

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Q:

The official currency of United Kingdom -

A) Pound Sterling B) Renminbi
C) Euro D) Dollar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pound Sterling

Explanation:

Pound Sterling is the official currency of United Kingdom.

 

-> Renminbi is the currency of China.

-> Euro is the currency of 19 countries like Spain, Austria, Finland, Italy, Germany, Greece, Belgium, etc...

-> Dollar is the currency of United States.

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Q:

Computers use the _ language to process data.

A) Kilobyte B) Binary
C) Representation D) Processing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Binary

Explanation:

All the data in a computer system consists of binary information. 'Binary' means there are only 2 possible values: 0 and 1.

Computer software translates the information you actually give on it such as decimal numbers, text, photos, sound, and video to the binary information.

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Q:

Which nutrient provides maximum energy?

A) Fats B) Carbohydrates
C) Proteins D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fats

Explanation:

The nutrient which provides the maximum energy is Fat. It provides the energy of 9 calories/gram.

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Q:

Which state decided to launch Yuva Swabhiman Yojana for urban poor youth?

A) Madhya Pradesh B) Haryana
C) Himachal Pradesh D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh state decided to launch Yuva Swabhiman Yojana for urban poor youth.

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Q:

Which is the first talkie film in India?

A) Alam Ara B) Raja Harishchandra
C) Pundalik D) Sant Tukaram
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alam Ara

Explanation:

The first talkie film in India was Ardeshir Irani released Alam Ara, on 14 March 1931.

 

Irani later produced the first south Indian talkie film Kalidas directed by H.M. Reddy released on 31 October 1931.

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Q:

Which becomes the first country to Recognise 'Orphanage Trafficking' as Slavery?

A) Mexico B) Australia
C) Afghanistan D) India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Australia

Explanation:

the first country to Recognise 'Orphanage Trafficking' as Slavery is Australia.

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