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Who coined the Chipko slogan "Ecology is Permanent Economy"?

A) Chan Prasad Bhatt B) Sundarlal Bahuguna
C) Shayam Prasad Bahuguna D) Bachni Devi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sundarlal Bahuguna

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Who Invented Induction Coil?

A) Edwin Howard Armstrong B) John Barber
C) Edwin Beard Budding D) Nicholas Callan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nicholas Callan

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Ebullient

A) Deceitful B) Insincerity
C) Enthusiastic D) Prejudice
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Enthusiastic

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Which one of the following statements regarding histone proteins is correct?

A) Histones are proteins that are present in mitochondrial membrane B) Histones are proteins that are present in nucleus in association with DNA
C) Histones are proteins associated with lipids in the cytosol D) Histones are proteins associated with carbohydrates in the cytosol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Histones are proteins that are present in nucleus in association with DNA

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Histones are highly alkaline proteins found in eukaryotic cell nucleusthat package and order the DNA into structural units called nucleosomes. They are the chief protein components of chromatin, acting as spools around which DNA winds, and playrole in gene regulation.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Systematic study of election trends.

A) Archaeology B) Psephology
C) Entomology D) Eschatology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Psephology

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The energy that generates wind comes from what source?

A) Anemometers B) Solar radiation
C) Ocean currents D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Solar radiation

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Wind is nothing but the form of moving air. It is caused by the uneven heating of the earth's surface by the sun. Hence, the energy that generates wind comes from solar radiation.

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Which Indian states celebrating their Statehood Day on 21st Jan?

A) Manipur & Meghalaya B) Tripura & Meghalaya
C) Manipur & Tripura D) Manipur, Tripura & Meghalaya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Manipur, Tripura & Meghalaya

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Indian states celebrating their Statehood Day on 21st Jan are Manipur, Tripura & Meghalaya (1972).

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Tropical cyclone 'Pabuk' recently occurred in which country?

A) Thailand B) New Zealand
C) Singapore D) Australia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Thailand

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