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A capillary tube is partially dipped vertically in a vessel containing water. Due to capillarity water rises in the tube. The height of water rise in the tube can be increased by 

A) decreasing the radius of the capillary tube B) increasing the radius of the capillary tube
C) increasing the height of water in the vessel D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) decreasing the radius of the capillary tube

Explanation:

The water rise in a capillary tube dipped in water is such that the weight of water in the tube above the surface of water in the vessel is equal to  the upward force due to surface tension. So it is clear that if the bore to the tube is decreased , the height of the water column in it  must be greater.

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Q:

"Welcome Each Rebuff"  is the autobiography of 

A) MC Chagla B) Khushwant Singh
C) Saleem Peeradina D) Maudi Ali Mirza
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Maudi Ali Mirza

Explanation:
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Q:

Yeast used in making bread is a

A) Fungus B) Bacteria
C) Seed D) Plant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fungus

Explanation:

Yeast used in making bread is a Fungus.

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Which of the following is the name Pierre Cardin associated with?

A) Painting B) Sports
C) Fashion Designing D) Music
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fashion Designing

Explanation:

It belongs to the field of Fashion Designing

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Q:

What is laughing gas?

A) Nitrous Oxide B) Carbon monoxide
C) Sulphur dioxide D) Hydrogen peroxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nitrous Oxide

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Q:

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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Q:

English words with similar meaning

A) Relegate - Downgrade B) Beautiful - Ugly
C) Qualm - Confidence D) Generic - Branded
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Relegate - Downgrade

Explanation:

Relegate means Assigning an inferior rank or position to. That means, downgrading or pulling down, lower a person.

 

All other options have words with opposite in meaning.

 

Hence, Relegate is an English word which is similar in meaning to Downgrade.

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'The Race of my Life' the Autobiography has been co-authored by Milkha Singh's daughter, whose name is ____ ?

A) Sonia Sanwalka B) Mankhia Singh
C) Sanjitia Sardar D) Poonam Dillo
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sonia Sanwalka

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