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Q:

Nucleoli are present during

A) prophase B) anaphase
C) interphase D) prometaphase
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) interphase

Explanation:

Nucleoli are present during Interphase.

Chromosomes become visible during Prophase.

Centromeres divide and sister chromatids become full-fledged chromosomes during Anaphase.

Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores during Prometaphase.

 

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Q:

Which startup acquired Google's satellite imaging business in 2017 ?

A) NovaWurks B) PlanetiQ
C) Planet Labs D) UrtheCast
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Planet Labs

Explanation:

American startup Planet Labs, that launches small satellites into orbit and sells the imagery, has announced its acquisition of Google's 'Terra Bella' satellite business. As part of the agreement, 60 Google employees will join the startup founded by ex-NASA scientists. Terra Bella, was acquired by Google in 2014 for $500 million and that time it was known as Skybox Imaging.

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Q:

Indian state where Uniform Civil Code is applied?

A) Uttarakhand B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Goa D) Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Goa

Explanation:

Uniform civil code is the ongoing point of debate within Indian mandate to replace personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of each major religious community in India with a common set of rules governing every citizen.

 

Goa is the only state in INdia where Uniform Civil Code is applied. Laws are equal to all religion. Polygamy and triple talaq are illegal. 

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Q:

What type of macromolecule is DNA?

A) Proteins B) Carbohydrates
C) Nucleic acids D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nucleic acids

Explanation:

DNA stands for Deoxyribo nucleic acid. It is a nucleic acid made up of monomeric unit called Nucleotide.

A nucleotide consist of -

a) Sugar - Deoxyribose in DNA ( ribose in RNA)

b) An organic base- Adenine, cytosine, guanine.

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Q:

Where does most weather occur in the atmosphere?

A) Ionosphere B) Stratosphere
C) Troposphere D) Mesosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Troposphere

Explanation:

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere and where most clouds are. That means all weather is in the troposphere. Almost all weather occurs in the Troposphere, basically, the lowest layer that goes up to about 10 - 15 kms.

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Q:

C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with which of the following sporting events?

A) Tennis B) Cricket
C) Hockey D) Golf
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cricket

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Q:

Which is the first Sanskrit film produced in India

Answer

Adi Sankara

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Q:

Red Cross was founded by

A) J.H.Durant B) Baden Powell
C) Tygve Lie D) Frederic Passey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tygve Lie

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