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The Study of Universe is called

A) Universology B) Cosmetology
C) Petology D) Cosmology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cosmology

Explanation:

Cosmology is the scientific study of the large scale properties of the universe as a whole. It endeavors to use the scientific method to understand the origin, evolution and ultimate fate of the entire Universe.

Depending on the outcome of the observations, the theories will need to be abandoned, revised or extended to accommodate the data. The prevailing theory about the origin and evolution of our Universe is the so-called Big Bang theory.

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Which state does not have bicameral legislature in India?

A) Jammu & Kashmir B) Tamil Nadu
C) Telangana D) Andhra Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

Seven of Indian states have bicameralism. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh are those with bicameralism legislature in India.

 

Hence, Tamil Nadu is the only one which is not having bicameral legislature in India among the given states.

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Which of the following would cause gene flow?

A) Individuals moving into population B) Genetic drift
C) Mutation D) Artificial selection
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Individuals moving into population

Explanation:

Gene flow means migration of genes from one to another. This gene flow is caused by individuals moving into population.

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Q:

Gasoline is useful in cars because it has

A) chemical potential energy B) electrical potential energy
C) gravitational potential energy D) kinetic energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) chemical potential energy

Explanation:

Gasoline is a colorless petroleum-derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in spark-ignited internal combustion engines. It consists mostly of organic compounds obtained by the fractional distillation of petroleum, enhanced with a variety of additives. It is also called as Petrol. It has chemical potential energy, in combustion it is turned into light, sound, heat and kinetic energy.

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Q:

If a band is played on the moon the sound will 

A) reverberate B) be heard by us faintly
C) be heard upto 10 km from it D) not be heard at any distance at all from it
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) not be heard at any distance at all from it

Explanation:

As there is no atmosphere surrounding the moon, the second from any band that is played there cannot travel outwards there is no material medium surrounding if for its propagation.

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Q:

Sound travels fastest in

A) Vacuum B) Air
C) Glass D) Water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Glass

Explanation:

Sound is a mechanical vibration and needs a medium for propagation. The higher the density of the medium, the faster the sound travels. So, sound cannot travel through vacuum.

 

As the sound travels faster in solids than liquids and gases, sound travels faster in the glass than Air and water.

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Q:

In March 2017, Cyclone 'Debbie' with winds in excess of 120 mph, strikes which country ?

A) Japan B) Australia
C) China D) Germany
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Australia

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Who amongst  the following authors was in 2007 conferred the knighthood by the British government?

A) Salman Rushdie B) V.S. Naipaul
C) Chetan Bhagat D) Khushwant Singh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Salman Rushdie

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