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what is the source of energy for the water cycle?

A) Rain water B) Sun
C) Clouds D) Animals
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sun

Explanation:

The water cycle is a term for the movement of water between the Earth's surface, the sky and underground. Water evaporates due to heat from the sun. Hence, the water cycle is driven primarily by the energy from the sun.

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This solar energy drives the cycle by evaporating water from the oceans, lakes, rivers, and even the soil. Other water moves from plants to the atmosphere through the process of transpiration.

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Which forests are called "Lungs of the Earth"?

A) Tongass B) Congo
C) Nile D) Amazon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Amazon

Explanation:

The world’s largest tropical rainforest Amazon rain forests are called "Lungs of the Earth". It is so called because it produces 20% of the Earth's oxygen, and is also a vast carbon sink, absorbs more than 1 billion tons of atmospheric carbon which is emitted by the burning of fossil fuels annually.

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Q:

Which letter indicates systolic pressure?

A) i B) b
C) c D) a
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a

Explanation:

a -  at the peak of changes in blood pressure indicates the systiolic pressure.

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Q:

Niligiri Tahr is the state animal of which of the following states ?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Karnataka
C) Maharashtra D) Kerala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tamil Nadu

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 What item, originally called the ‘Whirlwind’, was invented by Ives McGaffey in 1869?

A) Blender B) Electric mixer
C) Washing machine D) Vacuum cleaner
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Electric mixer

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Q:

World Soil Day is celebrated on ?

A) July 26 B) June 30
C) August 9 D) December 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) December 5

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World Health Day is observed on ________

A) April 7 B) April 14
C) April 21 D) April 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) April 7

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With reference to the first battle of freedom in 1857, who was related to Jhansi ?

A) Chandra Shekhar Azad B) Rani Lakshmi Bai
C) Mangal Pandey D) Bhagat Singh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rani Lakshmi Bai

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