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AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The transmission of HIV infection generally occurs through

A) eating contaminated food and water   B) transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products
C) inhaling polluted air D) shaking hand with infected person
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products

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AIDS is caused by the Human Immuno deficiency Virus (HIV), a member of a group of viruses called retrovirus, which have an envelope enclosing the RNA genome. Transmission of HIV-infection generally occurs by (a) sexual contact with infected person, (b) by transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products, (c) by sharing infected needles as in the case of intravenous drug abusers and (d) from infected mother to her child through placenta.

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The thymus gland produces a hormone called

A) thyroxine B) thymosin
C) thyronine D) calcitonin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) thymosin

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


Equally disappointing is the court's ________________, one-paragraph dismissal of the claim that criminal ________________ creates a chilling effect upon speech. Such proclamations are easy _______________ from the high, secure, and insulated bench of the Supreme Court. It is journalists and newspapers, fighting hundreds of _____________ cases in court, _______________ have to deal with the very real consequences.


It is journalists and newspapers, fighting hundreds of _____________ cases in court

A) imaginary B) frivolous
C) unintellgible D) ordinary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) frivolous

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

Ramesh is smarter enough (A)/ to get selected for this post,(B)/ without any recommendations. (C)/ No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A

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The outer most layer of Sun is known as___________

A) Chromosphere B) Photosphere
C) Radioactive zone D) Corona
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Corona

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In which year Bhutan adopted its Constitution?

A) 2004 B) 2006
C) 2008 D) 2010
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2008

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Haustoria or sucking roots are found in which of the following?

A) Wheat B) Mango
C) Chestnut D) Cuscuta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cuscuta

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Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), Mangalyaan was launched in

A) 2013 B) 2014
C) 2015 D) 2016
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2013

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The “Mission Mangalyaan”, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) was launched on 5 November 2013 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was initially estimated to survive around six months, but it is still active and has captured the seasonal variations of the red planet for two Martian years.

 

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