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Q:

Which of the following is known as thinnest layer of the earth?

A) Core B) Mantle
C) Crust D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Crust

Explanation:

The thinnest layer is crust. It is about 100km. Where as mantle ranges upto 2900 km and the inner most core ranges upto 6300km.

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Q:

Crystal size in igneous rocks is determined by

Answer

Crystal size in igneous rocks is determined by rate of cooling i.e, the time taken by magma to cool down. 


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Hence, the slower the rate of cooling the larger the crystals. The faster the rate of cooling the smaller the crystals.

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Q:

The Plant Fibres are made up of

A) Collagen B) Proteins
C) Cellulose D) Vitamins
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cellulose

Explanation:

The Plant Fibres are made up of cellulose whereas animal fibres are made up of collagen.

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2 2014
Q:

Light passes through the following structures in which order?

A) Cornea, Pupil, Lens and Retina B) Cornea, Retina, Lens and Pupil
C) Retina, Lens, Pupil and Cornea D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cornea, Pupil, Lens and Retina

Explanation:

From the cornea, the light passes through the pupil. From there, it then hits the lens, the transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina. The iris, or the colored part of your eye, regulates the amount of light passing through. 

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Q:

Which would usually be studied by a geologist?

A) Plants B) Insects
C) Earth D) Life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Earth

Explanation:

A geology is a branch of science that deals with the study of Earth, its structure and materials made it. And the person who studies this is called as Geologist.

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2 2012
Q:

All of the following are excretory (waste) products of animals, except

A) Uric Acid B) Ammonia
C) Carbohydrates D) Urea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Carbohydrates

Explanation:
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Q:

Soil having high content of aluminum and iron oxide is also known as _____.

A) meadow soil B) pedalfer soil
C) chernozen soil D) podzol soil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) pedalfer soil

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Q:

In communication satellite, multiple repeaters are known as

A) Modulators B) Transponders
C) Detectors D) Generators
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Transponders

Explanation:

In communication satellite, multiple repeaters are known as Transponders.

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