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The genetic material of HIV consists of

A) DNA B) RNA
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) RNA

Explanation:

The genetic material of HIV consists of two single stranded RNA molecules.

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Cobalt 60 is used for cancer treatment it emmits which rays?

A) Alpha B) Beta
C) Gamma D) X rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gamma

Explanation:

Cobalt therapy or cobalt-60 therapy is the medical use of gamma rays from the radioisotope cobalt-60 to treat conditions such as cancer.

 

Cobalt 60 is a synthetic radioactive isotope of cobalt with a half-life of 5.2714 years. It is produced artificially in nuclear reactors.

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Negative acceleration is in the opposite direction of:

A) force B) distance
C) velocity D) momentum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) velocity

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Which was the only Indus site with an artificial brick dockyard?

A) Lothal B) Dholka
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lothal

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A theocracy is ruled by religious leaders who

A) claim to act with divine authority B) believe that rule by religious law is wrong
C) believe that a communist government leads best D) claim divine authority sways government
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) claim to act with divine authority

Explanation:

A government ruled by religiuos leaders is Theocracy. A theocracy is ruled by religious leaders who claim to act with divine authority.

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Which one of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?

A) It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there. B) It contains one large cave.
C) It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana. D) It is associated with the Pashupata sect.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It contains one large cave.

Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. The name Ardhanarishvara (famous statue of Elephanta) means the Lord Who is half woman, Ardhanarishvara is also known by other names. The Gupta-era writer Pushpadanta in his Mahimnastava refers to form as dehardhaghatana. Utpala, commenting on the Brihat Samhita, calls this form Ardha-gaurishvara, the Vishnudharmottara Purana simply calls this form Gaurishvara.Buddhist caves in Elephants and the caves built by the followers of Pashupata cult (a Shaivite Hinduschool).The island and its resident caves received the name 'Elephanta' from Portuguese invaders after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the Ascomycota?

A) Sac formation B) Zygospore formation
C) Basidium formation D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sac formation

Explanation:

Ascomycota is a division or phylum of the kingdom Fungi that, together with the Basidiomycota, form the subkingdom Dikarya. Its members are commonly known as the sac fungi or ascomycetes. 

 

Hence, Sac formation is a characteristic of the Ascomycota fungi.

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Who can participate in the proceedings of both the houses without even being a member ?

A) Solicitor General B) Attorney General
C) Comptroller & Auditor General D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Attorney General

Explanation:

Attorney General can participate in the proceedings of both the houses without even being a member.

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