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Q:

A compass always points to

A) North B) Magnetic north
C) Magnetic South D) South
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Magnetic north

Explanation:

Wherever on earth we hold a compass, the needle points towards the magnetic North Pole. A compass is a great tool for navigation.

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Compass is widely used in aircrafts, ships, military services,...

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Q:

Match the following:

A) A­4, B­1, C­3, D­2 B) A­3, B­2, C­4, D­1
C) A­2, B­3, C­1, D­4 D) A­1, B­4, C­2, D­3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A­4, B­1, C­3, D­2

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Q:

A word processor would most likely be used to do

A) do a computer search in media center B) type a biography
C) keep an account of money spent D) maintain an inventory
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) type a biography

Explanation:

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 A word processor would most likely be used to do type a biography.

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Q:

Which best matches the description with the genetic material?

A) Chromosomes are located in the cytoplasm. B) DNA is located in the nucleus.
C) Nucleotides form a helical structure that is called a gene. D) Chromosomes create genes.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) DNA is located in the nucleus.

Explanation:

DNA is the genetic material in the cell. 

 

Hence, option B) DNA is located in the nucleus best matches the description with the genetic material.

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Q:

In Cricket the two sets of wickets are

A) 22 yards apart B) 24 yards apart
C) 20 yards apart D) 21 yards apart
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 22 yards apart

Explanation:

According to the rules and regulations of cricket, the height of the stumps must be of 28 inches or 71.12 cms. The total distance between the off stump and leg stump should be 9 inches or 22.86 cms. 1. Width and pitching. Two sets of wickets shall be pitched opposite and parallel to each other at a distance of 22 yards/20.12 meters.

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Q:

"Kargil Vijay Diwas" was observed on _____.

A) 26 July B) 27 July
C) 25 July D) 29 July
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 26 July

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Q:

Which of these rules are applicable for naming covalent compounds?

A) nonmetal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ide B) nonmetal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ite
C) metal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ide D) metal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) metal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ide

Explanation:

Simple covalent compounds are generally named by using prefixes metal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ide to indicate how many atoms of each element are shown in the formula. Also, the ending of the last (most negative) element is changed to -ide. The prefixes used are mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta-, hexa-, and so forth.

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Q:

Slip rings are usually made of

A) Aluminium B) Copper
C) Phosphor Bronze D) Carbon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Phosphor Bronze

Explanation:

A Slip ring is a ring in a dynamo or electric motor which is attached to and rotates with the shaft, passing an electric current to a circuit via a fixed brush pressing against it.

 

Slip rings are usually made of Phosphor Bronze.

 

Slip ring motors usually have a 'phase-wound' rotor. This type of rotor has a 3-phase, double-layer, distributed winding consisting of coils used in alternators. The rotor core is made up of steel laminations which have slots to accommodate formed 3-single phase windings.

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