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Statement I :

Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitationed forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun and the rotation of the Earth.

Statement II :

The Earth rotates from west to east. 

 

A) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I B) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

Explanation:

Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun and the rotation of Earth.

Statement 2 is also correct. But it is not the correct explanation for the 1st statement.

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The central principle of physiology is

 

A) reflexes B) homeostasis
C) stimulation D) temperature regulation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) homeostasis

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Water covers _______________ % of the Earth’s surface.

 

A) 95 B) 75
C) 55 D) 35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 75

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Which planet has the most volcanoes in our solar system?

 

A) Jupiter B) Venus
C) Saturn D) Neptune
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Venus

Explanation:

Venus has the most number of volcanoes than any other planet in the solar system.

 

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In fireworks, the green flame is produced because of

A) Sodium B) Potassium
C) Barium D) Mercury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Barium

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One who collects coins as hobby

 

A) Numismatist   B) Philatelist
C) Statistician D) Ornithologist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Numismatist  

Explanation:

Numismatist: someone who studies or collects coins, paper money, or medals.

Philatelist: a person who collects stamps.

Ornithologist: a person who studies on birds.

Statistician: an expert in the preparation and analysis of statistics.

 

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The source of energy of the sun is

 

A) Nuclear fusion B) Photoelectric effect
C) Nuclear fission D) Chemical reaction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nuclear fusion

Explanation:

The transformation of Hydrogen atoms into Helium atoms with an emission of vast amount of energy is called nuclear fusion which is the source of energy for the Sun.

 

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The boundaries of the plates of the earth's crust are the weak zones known as ___________ zones.

 

A) cosmic B) seismic
C) formic D) anaemic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) seismic

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