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What type of macromolecule is an enzyme?

A) Proteins B) Saturated fats
C) Phospholipids D) Lipids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Proteins

Explanation:

Enzymes are protein macromolecules. Enzymes are almost always made of proteins only. Proteins are large biopolymer molecules that are made up of repeating monomer units called amino acids. There are 20 different common amino acids that make up proteins like enzymes. Of these, nine amino acids are essential, which means you must get them from your diet.


Enzymes catalyze chemical reactions in biological systems. This means that they speed up the rate of the reaction.

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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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Which one of the following is present in the largest amount in terms of percent by mass in the earth's crust

A) Silicon B) Oxygen
C) Carbon D) Calcium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Oxygen

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A true species in mauritius failed to reproduce because of the extinction of a fruit eating bird. Which one of the following was that bird?

A) Dove B) Dodo
C) Condor D) Skua
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dodo

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 A proxy server is used for which of the following?

A) To provide security against unauthorized users B) To process client requests for Web pages
C) To process client requests for database access D) To provide TCP/IP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To provide security against unauthorized users

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" Rani ki Vav " an archaeological attraction is located in which of the following states ?

A) Andhra Pradesh B) Telangana
C) Rajasthan D) Gujarat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gujarat

Explanation:

Rani ki Vav meaning the Queen’s Stepwell is an archaeological site in the state of Gujarat. Beauitfully structured, the site has been included in the list of international heritage sites by UNESCO. With the help of the ambitious project, The Scottish Ten, Rani ki Vav is among the five heritage sites that would be recreated digitally for managment and conservation.

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The number of members included in the Constitution Drafting Committee was

A) Seven B) Nine
C) Eleven D) Thirteen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Seven

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How many languages have been listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India?

A) 14 B) 15
C) 18 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18

Explanation:

The 1950 Constitution had includeed 14 languages in the 8th Schedule. Sindhi was added seventeen years later, by the Constitution Act of 1967. Three more viz, Konkani, Nepali and Manipuri were added in 1992 by the 71st Amendment Act.

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