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A grouping of stars that resembles a picture

A) Galaxy B) Asteroid
C) Constellation D) Milkyway
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Constellation

Explanation:

A grouping of stars that resembles a picture i.e, forms an imaginary outline or pattern typically representing an animal, mythological person or creature, a god, or an inanimate object is called a constellation. The night sky is divided into 88 sections called constellations.

 

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Q:

Instrument for measuring work performed is called _________.

A) Eudiometer B) Anemometer
C) Hyetometer D) Ergometer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ergometer

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Q:

An irregular mode of reproduction resulting in the development of an embryo without fertilization is called

1.Parthenogenesis 2.Apogamy 3.Sporophytic budding

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In animals, parthenogenesis means development of an embryo from an unfertilized egg cell. In plants parthenogenesis is a component process of apomixis.Apogamy is a type of reproduction, occurring in some ferns, in which the sporophytedevelops from the gametophyte without fusion of gametes.Adventitious embryony also called sporophytic budding, is a type of apomixis in which an embryo develops directly from nucellus or integument tissue.So, all three are correct.

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Q:

Landslides, mudflows, slump, and creep are all examples of

A) runoff B) soil formation
C) mechanical weathering D) mass movement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) mass movement

Explanation:

Mass wasting, also known as slope movement or mass movement, is the geomorphic process by which soil, sand, regolith, and rock move downslope typically as a solid, continuous or discontinuous mass, largely under the force of gravity, but frequently with characteristics of a flow as in debris flows and mudflows.

 

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Q:

Which has the lowest freezing point?

A) Mercury B) Helium
C) Cesium D) Aluminium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Helium

Explanation:

Helium has the lowest freezing point of all the elements. When coming to metals, mercury has the lowest freezing point of all the metals.

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Q:

The land-locked country in SE Asia is 

A) Thailand B) Malayasia
C) Laos D) Vietnam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Laos

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Q:

Mina is the tribe of

A) Assam B) Rajasthan
C) Bihar D) Tripura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rajasthan

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Q:

Which neighboring country of India has approved the issuance of Panda bond?

A) Afghanistan B) Pakistan
C) Bangladesh D) Nepal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pakistan

Explanation:

The term panda bond refers to an indenture issued in China, in Chinese renminbi, by a foreign bank or corporation. The Pakistan cabinet approved the issuance of the maiden renminbi-denominated 'Panda Bonds' during its meeting presided over by Prime Minister.

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