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Q:

Electrostatic precipitator is used to control

A) Water pollution B) Noise pollution
C) Air pollution D) Solid waste
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Air pollution

Explanation:

Electrostatic precipitator is used to control Air pollution. An electrostatic precipitator is a filtration device that removes fine particles, like dust and smoke, from a flowing gas using the force of an induced electrostatic charge minimally impeding the flow of gases through the unit.

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Q:

Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the

A) Muscles B) Nerves
C) Bones D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Muscles

Explanation:

Goosebumps are caused by the contraction of the tiny muscles attached to hair follicles. These muscles are arrectores pilorum muscles.

 

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Q:

A dynamometer wattmeter can be used for

A) Only Direct Current B) Only Active Current
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

A dynamometer wattmeter can be used for measuring both A.C and D.C currents.

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Q:

The decadal growth in the population of India during 1991-2001 is close to 

A) 13% B) 17%
C) 21% D) 25%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 21%

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Q:

Which IT giant has launched learning app 'InfyTQ' for engineering students?

A) GOOGLE B) TCS
C) Infosys D) Cognizant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Infosys

Explanation:

Infosys has announced the launch of a digital platform offering learning and engagement experiences for engineering students.

InfyTQ is a free platform open to all engineering students in their third and fourth year. The platform encourages holistic development by imparting technical as well as professional skills and helps them become industry ready.

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Q:

When is cladistics more useful than linnaean taxonomy?

A) nomenclature B) classification
C) identification D) evolutionary relationship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) evolutionary relationship

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Q:

'Sphinx' is associated with which of the following civilizations?

A) Egyptian Civilization B) Arab Civilization
C) Chinese Civilization D) Roman Civilization
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Egyptian Civilization

Explanation:

The 'sphinx' is a mythological animal with the body of a lion and the head of man. Each Sphinx was carved out of a single solid stone.

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Q:

Which of the following CANNOT be considered a single phase?

A) a heterogeneous mixture B) a pure solid
C) a pure liquid D) a homogeneous mixture
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a heterogeneous mixture

Explanation:

A pure solid and a pure liquid are definitely a single phase because they are so united, or homogeneous. This leads to a homogeneous mixture also being a single phase.

 

Hence, the option that cannot be considered a single phase is A. a heterogeneous mixture.

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