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What causes brownian motion in colloids?

A) coagulation of particles and the dispersed phase B) erratic flashes of light
C) molecules of the dispersion medium colliding with dispersed phase particles D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) molecules of the dispersion medium colliding with dispersed phase particles

Explanation:

When their is a colloid in the solution, then it will show the Brownian movement, such as dust particle in the air will show the Brownian movement.

 

Hence, Brownian movement arises due to the impact of the molecules of the dispersion medium with the colloidal particles. It has been postulated that the impact of the molecules of dispersion medium on the colloidal particles are unequal.

 

This leads to the zig-zag (random) motion of the colloidal particles.

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Who is known as Deenbandhu?

A) Vinoba Bhave B) Chitranjan das
C) C. N. Annadurai D) C. F. Andrews
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) C. F. Andrews

Explanation:

C. F. Andrews - Charles Freer Andrews was known as Deenbandhu. He was given this name by Mahathma Gandhi for his contributions towards Indian independence. 

 

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Deenbandhu means a friend of the poor.

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The State which has the highest percentage of literate unemployed in India is 

A) Andhra Pradesh B) Manipur
C) Kerala D) Gujarat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kerala

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Permanent hardness of water is due to the presence of  ? 

A) Calcium sulphate B) Calcium bicarbonate
C) Sodium bicarbonate D) Magnesium bicarbonate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Calcium sulphate

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Which political party used to have swastik symbol ?

A) Communist Party of Chaina B) Republican Party, USA
C) National Socialist Party, Germany D) Liberal Democratic Party of Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) National Socialist Party, Germany

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What is one benefit of lifelong physical activity?

A) high blood pressure B) increase in healthy eating habits
C) high physiological age D) prevention of weight gain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) high physiological age

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Which of the following is the major impact of vedic Culture on Indian History

A) Progress of Pilosophy B) Development of culture
C) Rigidification of caste system D) Perception of a new world
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rigidification of caste system

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Who among the following taught the doctrine of Shunyata

A) Shankaracharya B) Nagarjuna
C) Harisena D) Vallabhacharya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nagarjuna

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