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When a number of resistors are connected in series in a circuit, the value of current:

A) increases B) becomes half
C) decreases D) remains the same
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) remains the same

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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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Atomic radius is measured in:

A) Micrometres B) Nanometres
C) Millimetres D) Centimetres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nanometres

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What is called the minimum distance from the Sun in a planet in its orbit?

A) perihelion B) aphelion
C) Apogee D) Perigee
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) perihelion

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All of the following are the aims of Lok Adalat, except

A) Secure justice to the weaker sections B) Mass disposal of the cases
C) Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man D) Minimize cost and delay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man

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Which of the following winds are hot dust laden and blow from Sahara desert towards Mediterranean Region?

A) Sirocco B) Loo
C) Foehn D) Mistral
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sirocco

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"Relief of the disabled and unemployable" is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

A) Union B) State
C) Global D) Concurrent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) State

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Article 231 of the Indian Constitution "Establishment of a common High Court for two or more States" deals with?

A) the State Government B) the directive principles of state policy
C) the Union Government D) the fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the State Government

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