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Scientist who discovered blood groups

A) Krebs B) Pavlov
C) Karl Landsteiner D) Darwin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Karl Landsteiner

Explanation:
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The relationship where both the participating entities belong to same entity type is called

A) Participation B) Recursive
C) Standard D) Normal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Recursive

Explanation:

The relationship where both the participating entities belong to same entity type is called Recursive relationship

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Q:

A Step-Up Transformer Increases

A) Power B) Current
C) Frequency D) Voltage
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Voltage

Explanation:

A transformer that increases voltage from primary to secondary (more secondary winding turns than primary winding turns) is called a Step-Up Transformer.

Conversely, a transformer designed to do just the opposite is called a Step-Down Transformer. 

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The number of members nominated by the president to the Rajya Sabha is Constitutionally limited to

A) 12 B) 15
C) 10 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

Explanation:

The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is composed of not more than 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President. The twelve members are chosen by him from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service. The Constitution thus adopts the principle of nomination, for according distinguished Indians a place in the Upper Chamber (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament.

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What is the main ingredient in face powder?

A) Calcium carbonate B) Talc
C) Magnesium carbonate D) China clay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Talc

Explanation:

Talc or talcum is a clay mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate with the chemical formula H2Mg3(SiO3)4 is the main ingredient in face powders that absorbs moisture and oil.

 

It is also called as French Chalk. Other ingredients include Calcium carbonate (chalk), Magnesium carbonate, China clay, starches like rice and potato, zinc oxide,...

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What happens during the S-phase of the cell cycle?

A) cell division B) cell growth
C) DNA replication D) protein and enzyme synthesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) DNA replication

Explanation:

S-phase (synthesis phase) is the part of the cell cycle in which DNA is replicated, occurring between G1 phase and G2 phase. Precise and accurate DNA replication is necessary to prevent genetic abnormalities which often lead to cell death or disease.

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Which of the following country has re-elected as the member of the UNESCO's executive board?

A) Pakistan B) India
C) Myanmar D) Nepal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India

Explanation:

India was re-elected as member of executive board of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Executive board is UNESCO's top decision-making body. The election was held at 39th session of General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, France

 

UNESCO is UN association that helps safeguard historical and cultural sites around the world. It is special multi-nation organization, framed in 1945 and situated in France. It promotes literacy and sex education as well as improving gender equality in countries around world. The General Conference determines policies and main lines of work of organisation. Its duty is to set programmes and budget of UNESCO. It also elects members of executive board and appoints, every four years, director-general.

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India’s first indigenously built floating dock (FDN-2) has launched on which shipyard  ?

A) Kattupalli Shipyard B) Goa Shipyard
C) Hindustan shipyard Ltd D) Bombay Dockyard
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kattupalli Shipyard

Explanation:

India’s first indigenously built Floating Dock (FDN-2) for the Indian Navy has launched at the L&T Shipbuilding Yard at Kattupalli near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Floating Dock is 185 metres long and 40 metres wide and will enable docking of all kinds of vessels, including Naval ships and submarines (excepting aircraft carriers and tankers) of up to 8,000 tonnes displacement, with draughts of up to seven metres, during both day and night. FDN-2 was designed and built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) at a cost of Rs 468 crore.

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