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Which one of the following orders presents the correct sequence of the increasing basic nature of the given oxides?

(1) K2O<Na2O<Al2O3<MgO

(2) Al2O3<MgO<Na2O<K2O

(3) MgO<K2O<Al2O3<Na2O

(4) Na2O<K2O<MgO<Al2O3

A) Option 1 B) Option 2
C) Option 3 D) Option 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Option 2

Explanation:

While moving from left to right in periodic table basic character of oxide of elements will decrease.

  Increasing basic strengthAl2O3<MgO<Na2O 

 

and while descending in the group basic character of corresponding oxides increases. 

 Increasing basic strengthNa2O<K2O

 

 Correct Order is Al2O3 < MgO <Na2O <K2O

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Which one of the following strongly threatens biodiversity?

A) Eragile ecosystems such as mangroves and wetlands B) Inaccessible habitates in the Himalayas
C) Desstruction of natural habitates and regetation and Jhum cultivation D) Creation of biosphere reserves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Desstruction of natural habitates and regetation and Jhum cultivation

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 To remove duplicate rows from the results of an SQL SELECT statement, the ________ qualifier specified must be included.

A) ONLY B) DISTINCT
C) UNIQUE D) SINGLE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) DISTINCT

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Q:

The most abundant metal in earth crust is

A) Iron B) magnesium
C) calcium D) aluminium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) aluminium

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Q:

Which is the only snake that builds nests?

A) Viper B) King Cobra
C) Anaconda D) Python
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) King Cobra

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Who has been selected for the 2016 National Geoscience Award in the field of geo-environmental studies? 

A) Keshav Krishna B) Ashok Kumar Singhvi
C) P.V. Joseph D) Vishnu Deo Sai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Keshav Krishna

Explanation:

Dr. A Keshav Krishna, a scientist at the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), has been selected for 2016 National Geoscience Award by the Ministry of Mines in the field of Geo-environmental studies in applied geosciences.

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The World Day to Combat Desertification is observed every year on _______

A) 4th May B) 17th June
C) 14th August D) 3rd October
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 17th June

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Online functional learning portals are accessed through the

A) Web portal B) Interactive Multimedia Instruction
C) Instructor Facilitated New Equipment D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Web portal

Explanation:

Online functional learning portals are accessed through the web portal.

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