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Which among the following is used in making liquors, medicines and as a fuel in aircrafts?

A) Propyl alcohol B) Dimethyl alcohol
C) Ethyl alcohol D) Methyl alcohol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ethyl alcohol

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The common name of sodium bicarbonate is _____.

A) baking soda B) borax
C) bleach D) epsom salt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) baking soda

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Which statement best describes the relationship between science and technology?

A) Technology is a branch of science. B) Advances in science can lead to new technology.
C) Without technology there is no science. D) Technology is not related to science.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Advances in science can lead to new technology.

Explanation:

The aim of science is to get an understanding of the natural world, while the aim of technology is to use that understanding to improve people's lives. 

 

Hence, Advances in science can lead to new technology.

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When hot water is placed into an empty water bottle, the bottle keeps its shape and does not soften. What type of plastic is the water bottle made from?

A) Thermoplastic B) PVC
C) Polyurethane D) Thermosetting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Thermosetting

Explanation:

Thermoset, or thermosetting, plastics are synthetic materials that strengthen during being heated, but cannot be successfully remouldedor reheated after their initial heat-forming. This contrasts withthermoplastics, which soften when heated and harden and strengthen after cooling. Thermoplastics can be heated, shaped and cooled as often as necessary without causing a chemical change, while thermosetting plastics will burn when heated after the initial moulding.

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Negative acceleration is in the opposite direction of:

A) force B) distance
C) velocity D) momentum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) velocity

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The first communist manifesto was issued in

Answer

1848 AD

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Which Indian sportsperson honoured with "Meethoileima" title?

A) P.V. Sindhu B) Mary Kom
C) Saina Nehwal D) Sania Mirza
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mary Kom

Explanation:

Six-times World Women Boxing Champion and Olympic medalist, MC Mary Kom has been conferred with the title of "Meethoileima" by the government of Manipur.

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Which one of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?

A) It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there. B) It contains one large cave.
C) It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana. D) It is associated with the Pashupata sect.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It contains one large cave.

Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. The name Ardhanarishvara (famous statue of Elephanta) means the Lord Who is half woman, Ardhanarishvara is also known by other names. The Gupta-era writer Pushpadanta in his Mahimnastava refers to form as dehardhaghatana. Utpala, commenting on the Brihat Samhita, calls this form Ardha-gaurishvara, the Vishnudharmottara Purana simply calls this form Gaurishvara.Buddhist caves in Elephants and the caves built by the followers of Pashupata cult (a Shaivite Hinduschool).The island and its resident caves received the name 'Elephanta' from Portuguese invaders after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island.

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