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In addition to nitric acid, another acid which may render iron passive is 

A) acetic acid B) oxalic acid
C) chromic acid D) citric acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) chromic acid

Explanation:

Passivity of iron is due to formation of an extremely thin and impervious film of ferrosoferric oxide Fe3O4on the surface of iron. Chromic acid, being a powerful oxidising agent (like nitric acid ) renders iron passive. 

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George is very open with his team members. He invites questions and discussion, and encourages new suggestions and ideas. He considers all this carefully before making any but the most minor project decisions, but ultimately chooses the course he personally believes is the right one. His leadership style is best characterized as

A) Democratic B) Consultative
C) Participative D) Benevolent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Participative

Explanation:

The Participative leadership style is characterized by 1) allowing a great deal of freedom in identifying problems and solutions, 2) working closely with subordinates, 3) allows extensive participation, but 4) reserving to him/herself the final decision. The consultative style is not so open, with discussion more focused around the leader’s uncertainties than asking for new ideas.

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The words Satyameve Jayate in the state Emblem of India have been adopted from which one of the following

A) Mundak Upanishad B) Brahma Upanishad
C) Mudgala Upanishad D) Maitreyi Upanishad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mundak Upanishad

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Auckland is the largest city located in which country ?

A) South Africa B) New Zealand
C) Australia D) West Indies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) New Zealand

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Which helps prevent errors in DNA replication?

A) Complementary base pairing reduce errors B) DNA ligase checks the DNA for errors
C) DNA is located in the ribosomes D) Any base can pair with any other base
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Complementary base pairing reduce errors

Explanation:

DNA replication is the biological process of producing two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA molecule. DNA replication occurs in all living organisms acting as the basis for biological inheritance. Complementary base pairing helps prevent errors in DNA replication.

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If a Siren sounds for every 5 seconds, how many times will it sound in ¾ of an hour?

A) 541 times B) 540 times
C) 450 times D) 275 times
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 541 times

Explanation:

There are 60 minutes in an hour.

In ¾ of an hour there are (60 × ¾) minutes = 45 minutes.

In ¾ of an hour there are (60 × 45) seconds = 2700 seconds.

Siren sounds for every 5 seconds.

In 2700 seconds = 2700/5 = 540 times.

The count start after the first sound, the Siren will sound 541 times in ¾ of an hour.

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What is backup?

A) Connect his network to more component B) Copy to save a data from original source to other destination
C) Filter an old data from new data D) Access data from tape
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Copy to save a data from original source to other destination

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State-run NTPC has set up first electric vehicle charging business and charging stations in __________.

A) Bangalore B) Chennai
C) Mumbai D) New Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) New Delhi

Explanation:

State-run NTPC said the company has forayed into electric vehicle charging business and has set up first such charging stations at its offices in Delhi and Noida. Adding that the move will push demand for electric vehicles, an official said, "The main objective in setting up the charging points is to be part of promoting clean energy transportation."

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