General Knowledge Questions

Q:

In what organelle does cellular respiration take place?

A) Cytoplasm B) Ribosomes
C) Mitochondria D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mitochondria

Explanation:

Cellular respiration is the multi-step process that creates energy from nutrients and food molecules. It begins in the cytoplasm of the cell, with the mitochondria functioning as the main organelle where the rest of the process continues and finishes.

During respiration, glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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3 1986
Q:

Hydro-electric power provides more than 90% of the total power consumed in 

A) Norway B) Sweden
C) India D) UK
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Norway

Explanation:

The short and swift streams running down the Scandinavian mountains have been harnessed for power which also compensates for the absence of coal and oil.

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1 1986
Q:

If i wanted to reach the South Atlantic from the South Pacific while touching South America , I would have to use

A) Florida Straits B) Dardaelles
C) Magellan Straits D) Bosporus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Magellan Straits

Explanation:

a) joins the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean, and touches USA and Bahama Island.

b) joins the sea of Marmara and Aegean Sea, touching Asian Turckey and European  Turkey

d) joins Black sea and sea of Marmara touching Asian Turkey and European Turkey

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Q:

Which of the following is not soluble in water?

A) sodium chloride B) potassium sulfate
C) copper(II) hydroxide D) silver nitrate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) potassium sulfate

Explanation:

We know that,

All nitrates are soluble in water.

All chlorides are soluble in water with the exception of those formed with silver , lead , mercury ions as all halides are soluble.

Sulphates are soluble in water.

Hydroxides are not soluble in water.

 

Hence, copper(II) hydroxide is not soluble in water.

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2 1985
Q:

The thyroid hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism is

A) Parathyroid B) Thyroxin
C) Parathormone D) Estrogen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Thyroxin

Explanation:

Thyroxin or Thyroxine is the thyroid hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism in the human body.

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1 1983
Q:

The largest region of the brain is the

A) Cerebellam B) Cerebrum
C) Medullaoblangata D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cerebrum

Explanation:

Cerebrum is the largest region of the brain.

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2 1983
Q:

Which of the following is a healthy fat?

A) polyunsaturated fat B) enriched fat
C) trans fat D) saturated fat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) polyunsaturated fat

Explanation:

Polyunsaturated fats are healthy fats whcih we can get from eating greeny leaf vegetables, fish and some seeds that are helpful in brain functioning, nutrient rich blood, hair growth, etc...

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4 1982
Q:

Wind and solar energy are examples of

A) renewable B) non renewable
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) renewable

Explanation:
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0 1982