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Q:

Which layer of the earth is the hottest ?

A) Inner Core B) Mantle
C) Crust D) Outer Core
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Inner Core

Explanation:

The hottest layer of the Earth is its innermost layer. The inner core Quite literally the center of the Earth, the inner core is solid and can get to estimate temperatures over 9,000 degrees Fahrenheit

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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:

The term "Birdie" is related to which game?

A) Golf B) Baseball
C) Basketball D) Polo
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Golf

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The longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalaya and the ____________ are known as Duns.

A) Himadri B) Himachal
C) Shiwaliks D) Tibet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Shiwaliks

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Q:

E.K. Janaki Ammal National Award on Taxonomy is administered by the

A) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare B) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D) Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change  

Explanation:

In order to encourage work of excellence in taxonomy and also to encourage young students and scholars to work in this field of science, this award, named after the late Prof. E.K. Janaki Ammal was instituted in the year 1999.Late Prof. Janaki Ammal did taxonomic work of outstanding merit and excellence, particularly in the area of cytotaxonomy and has been a source of inspiration to many young scientists.The award is presented by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

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The given sentences, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from among the five given choices to construct a coherent paragraph keeping 1 as the first statement.

1) In Hindu mythology, when Shiva opens his third eye, it is considered a terrible warning for the cosmos.

A) In somewhat similar fashion, in 2017, women across the world seemed to declare war — on harassment, abuse, rape, inequality and every form of injustice.

B) Anger, however, is only one facet of the fight for empowerment. Concomitantly, the year saw women stack up achievements on an unprecedented scale.

C) It means he is angry enough to incinerate anything that comes in his way.

D) Across the world, there was a furious outpouring of rage against men in power, men on the street, men at home, and in families.

A) ABCD B) CBDA
C) DBAC D) DACB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

The correct sequence is CADB.

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Q:

In order to make an electromagnet you need a

A) Dry cell batteries B) Thin coated copper wire
C) Iron nail D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

To create a simple electromagnet, you'll need a source of electricity, a conductor, and metal. Wrap insulated copper wire tightly around an iron screw or nail before connecting the wire to a battery, and watch as your new electromagnet picks up small metal objects.

 

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Q:

In Frankenstein, Victor changes from an optimistic, eager young man to one who is anxious and

A) Remorseful B) Confident
C) Honest D) Coward
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Remorseful

Explanation:

Frankenstein is an English Novel by Mary Shelley. In Frankenstein, Victor is a character who changes from an optimistic, eager young man to one who is anxious and Remorseful.

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