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What is a binary semaphore? What is its use?

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A binary semaphore is one, which takes only 0 and 1 as values. They are used to implement mutual exclusion and synchronize concurrent processes.

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The hormone that helps in Parthenocarpy

A) Abscisic acid B) Gibberellin
C) Ethylene D) Cytokinin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gibberellin

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Which of the following names is NOT associated with the insurance business in India?

A) Bajaj Allianz B) LIC
C) GIC D) GE Money
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) GE Money

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This animal fasts for about 8 months in a year and yet is active, gives birth, and nurses its young while fasting. Name the animal

A) Polar Bear B) Frog
C) Reindeer D) Lion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Polar Bear

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Vivipary is defined as germination

A) during storage B) within the fruit
C) with cotyledons coming out of soil D) with cotyledons remaining inside the soil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) within the fruit

Explanation:

Vivipary means germination even when attached to the mother plant. Usually the saline marsh plants (Halophytes) have their seeds growing even when they are inside the fruits attached to the tree.

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A scientist who studies water is called a

A) Geographer B) Herpetologist
C) Archeologist D) Hydrologist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Hydrologist

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A person or scientist who studies on water is called as Hydrologist. Since the study of water and its properties is known as Hydrology, the persons who deals with this field are known as Hydrologists.

 

Geographer :

A scientist who studies Earth's natural environment and how human society uses the natural environment.

 

Herpetologist :

A person who studies reptiles and amphibians.

 

Archeologist :


Someone who studies people and what they did in the past from the things they left behind.

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Which number will complete the series?

14, 27, 52, 101, 198, ?

A) 381 B) 395
C) 391 D) 394
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 391

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Where is the Southern Alps mountain range located?

 

A) Australia B) New Zealand
C) South Africa D) Indonesia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) New Zealand

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