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Q:

Chloroform used as anaesthetic should be preserved in the dark in tightly stoppered bottles because otherwise

A) it becomes coloured B) it gets evaporated in air
C) it gets oxidised to phosgene D) it gets decomposed to chloropicrin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) it gets oxidised to phosgene

Explanation:

Chloroform, CHCl3 is easily oxidised to the highly poisonous gas known as phosgene or carbonyl chloride COCl2. Hence if it is used as anaesthetic it should be kept free from sunlight and air.

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Q:

The brain is covered by

A) meninges B) skin
C) bone D) all the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) all the above

Explanation:

The central nervous system ( brain and spinal card ) are invested with the meninges which nourish and protect the system .This again is enclosed inside a bony box which has the skin above it

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Q:

Daydreaming, Meditation, Intoxication, Sleep and Hypnosis are all types of

A) waking consciousness B) self-absorption
C) altered states of consciousness D) self-awareness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) altered states of consciousness

Explanation:

Consciousness is the state or quality of awareness, or, of being aware of an external object or something within oneself.

  

Day dreaming, Meditation, Intoxication, Sleep and Hypnosis are all types of altered states of consciousness . In al these states, a person's state of conscious is altered but he has consciousness.

 

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Q:

Which of these is NOT a lipid?

A) Wax B) Cholesterol
C) RNA D) Phospholipid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) RNA

Explanation:

RNA is not a lipid among the given options.

 

A lipid is a substance of biological origin that is soluble in nonpolar solvents. It comprises a group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, and phospholipids.

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Q:

The kilo calories of energy released from one gram of fats is

A) 5.49 B) 4.59
C) 9.45 D) 9.54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9.45

Explanation:
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Q:

Biological complete proteins are found in

A) Potato, Onion, Carrot B) Apple, Egg, Wheat
C) Rice, Meat, Butter D) Meat, Milk, Egg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Meat, Milk, Egg

Explanation:
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Q:

Which is the first metro rail in India?

A) Kolkata B) Hyderabad
C) Delhi D) Mumbai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kolkata

Explanation:

Kolkata Metro Rail is the first metro rail operating since 1984 in India.

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Q:

_____ ties-up with Airtel to roll out integrated digital offerings to customers in 2017 ?

A) Uber cabs B) Ola cabs
C) Cabs 24 D) Dot cabs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ola cabs

Explanation:

India's largest cab aggregator Ola has partnered with Bharti Airtel to launch a range of integrated digital offerings to customers.

 As part of the partnership, Ola will integrate Airtel Payments bank to its app and Airtel will integrate Ola's mobile wallet Ola Money as a payment solution on Airtel website and MyAirtel app for mobile recharges and bill payments.

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