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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

 

Preferring or attracted to sunlight

 

A) Lithophilous B) Heliophilous
C) Topophilia D) Homophile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Heliophilous

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According to 2011 Census figures, which state has recordedthe highest sex ratio?

A) Uttar Pradesh B) Haryana
C) Punjab D) Manipur
 
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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A) Centre for Science and Environment in a recent study found that a number of commonly available brands of prepackaged breads tested positive for potassium bromate and potassium iodate. B) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India recommended to the Health Ministry to remove potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives.
C) The Union Government banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive on the basisof the above recommendation. D) Potassium bromate is a neurotoxin.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Potassium bromate is a neurotoxin.

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CSE in its recommendation asked Indian regulator FSSAI to act immediately and ban the two chemicals.

It says that Indian bread manufacturer’ use two chemicals, banned in many countries but not in India, being used by bread industry are potassium bromate (KbrO3) and potassium iodate (KIO3).

The government (FSSAI) banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive on the basis of the above recommendation.

The regulator had recommended to the health ministry removal of potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives after a study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

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Which light is least effective in photosynthesis?

A) Blue light B) Green light
C) Red light D) Sunlight
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Green light

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Which pillar of Indian Constitution is its final interpreter?

A) The Executive B) The Legislative
C) The Judiciary D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The Judiciary

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In hydel power station, the motion produced in turbines is due to

A) flow of water B) burning of coal
C) burning of diesel D) production of steam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) flow of water

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Instrument used for measuring specific gravity is called _____.

A) Bathymeter B) Cryometer
C) Areometer D) Cymometer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Areometer

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Acceleration due to gravity on a planet decreases with ______.

A) decrease in radius of the planet B) increase in mass of the planet
C) decrease in mass of the body D) increase in altitude from surface of the planet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) increase in altitude from surface of the planet

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