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Q:

When a bullet is fired from a gun 

A) the gun moves forward B) the gun jumps up
C) the gun does not move D) the gun recoils with the same momentum as the bullet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) the gun recoils with the same momentum as the bullet

Explanation:

Newton's III law involved

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Q:

Which results from an increase in the greenhouse effect?

A) Ocean acidification B) Smog pollution
C) Ozone depletion D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

A greenhouse gas (GHG) is any gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation in the thermal infrared range.

 

The increase in average global temperatures that results from an enhanced greenhouse effect.

Effects of increased greenhouse gas emissions:

Increases in the different greenhouse gases have other effects apart from global warming including ocean acidification, smog pollution, ozone depletion as well as changes to plant growth and nutrition levels.

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Q:

Manas sanctuary in assam known for

A) Tigers B) Birds
C) Bears D) Elephants
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Elephants

Explanation:

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Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site in Assam is known for Elephants. It is located in the Himalayan foothills.

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Q:

The Indian Space Research Organisation is planning its maiden mission to explore which planet ?

A) Mars B) Saturn
C) Jupiter D) Venus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Venus

Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) is planning its maiden mission to Venus and its second one to Red planet. The same was confirmed by the newly allotted budget to the department of space, which mentions provisions for 'Mars Orbiter Mission II and Mission Venus'.

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Q:

Which of the following harmone is called the emergency harmone ?

A) Insulin B) Adrenaline
C) Estrogen D) Oxytocin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Adrenaline

Explanation:
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Which is evidence that supports the dynamo theory?

A) Earth's outer core contains liquid that conducts electricity B) Earth's core contains a large amount of iron
C) Granite and basalt conduct electricity D) Convection occurs in Earth's inner core
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Earth's core contains a large amount of iron

Explanation:

In physics, the dynamo theory proposes a mechanism by which a celestial body such as Earth or a star generates a magnetic field.

Earth's crust core contains a large amount of iron and nickel is the evidence of the dynamo theory.

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Q:

Visible light has a higher frequency than

A) Radio waves B) X rays
C) Ultra violet D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Radio waves

Explanation:

Radio waves have much longer wavelengths and lower frequencies than do visible light waves. In contrast, X-rays have much shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies. 

Ultraviolet Light (UV). part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with frequencies higher than those of visible light and lower than those of x-rays.

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Q:

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017 was in ______?

A) Spain B) Hyderabad
C) Newyork D) Beijing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hyderabad

Explanation:

The United States of America and the Republic of India are proud to announce the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Hyderabad, India on 28-30 November, 2017. This year's Summit will highlight the theme Women First, Prosperity for All, and will focus on supporting women entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth globally. Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump will headline the United States delegation to the Summit.

 

GES is the preeminent annual entrepreneurship gathering that convenes emerging entrepreneurs, investors and supporters from around the world. GES 2017 will create an environment that empowers innovators, particularly women, to take their ideas to the next level. Through two and a half days of networking, mentoring, and workshops, GES empowers entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas, build partnerships, secure funding, innovate, and find their target customers --- creating new goods and services that will transform societies.

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