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Which indian state banned the forceful religious conversions

Answer

Tamil Nadu

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What important polymer is located in the nucleus?

A) Ribosomes B) Chromosomes
C) DNA D) Proteins
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) DNA

Explanation:

The most important polymer present in the nucleus is DNA- the master molecule. It is a polymer of Nucleotides.

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The Steel Man of India and former chief of Tisco (now Tata Steel) who passed away recently

Answer

Russi Mody

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Which traditional Asian performing art derives its name from the Japanese words for 'singing', 'dancing' and 'acting'?

Answer

Kabuki

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Generally, plants absorb dissolved nitrates from soil and convert them into

A) Ammonia B) Urea
C) Protein D) Nitrogen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nitrogen

Explanation:

Generally, plants absorb dissolved nitrates from soil and convert them into free nitrogen.

 

  • Free nitrogen is simply molecular nitrogen (N2).

 

  • Nitrogen, in its molecular form, consists of two nitrogen atoms bound together with a triple bond.
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In 1933 congress repealed prohibition with the

A) 21st Amendment B) 20th Amendment
C) 19th Amendment D) 18th Amendment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21st Amendment

Explanation:

In 1933, Congress repealed prohibition with the 21st amendment. At it’s heart, the scopes trial was a clash between religion and science. Nativists were opposed to immigration because they feared that immigration would be a damage to America’s traditions and that it would result in a loss of jobs.

The Prohibition Era in United States history lasted from 1919 to 1933. It was defined by a complete prohibition of the manufacturing, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the United States.

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Q:

Synapsis occurs during

A) Mitosis B) Meiosis
C) Both A & B D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Meiosis

Explanation:

Synapsis is the pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis. It allows matching-up of homologous pairs prior to their segregation, and possible chromosomal crossover between them.

Synapsis takes place during prophase I of meiosis.

It is also called as Syndesis.

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At what temperature do pathogenic bacteria grow best in food?

A) 5 to 15 degrees Celsius B) 15 to 25 degrees Celsius
C) 20 to 45 degrees Celsius D) 40 to 65 degrees Celsius
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20 to 45 degrees Celsius

Explanation:

The Bacteria that causes Food Borne illness are called Food Borne Pathogens. Most of the pathogens are mesophilic in nature, optimum temperature may be around 20-45 degree celsius. This range of temperatures is often called the "Danger Zone." Dry foods do not support the growth of bacteria.

 

In order to kill pathogenic bacteria you need temperatures above 74ºC. Temperature is the easiest factor to control in order to prevent bacterial growth.

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