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Which one of the following statements concerning the natural vegetation of India is not correct?

A) Sal is found in moist deciduous forests. B) Casuarina is largely found along the coastal region of Tamil Nadu.
C) Deodar is a coniferous species of tree. D) Shola forests are found mainlyon the upper reaches of Himalaya.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Shola forests are found mainlyon the upper reaches of Himalaya.

Explanation:

The temperate forests are called Sholas in the Nilgiris, Anaimalai and Palani hills.Moist deciduous forests: Major Species: Teak, sal, shisham, hurra, mahua, amla, semul, kusum, and sandalwood etc. are the main species of these forests.

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Filed Under: General Science
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1 1910
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.


My brother, David, was always close to our grandmother. Both of them shared a love of Mother Nature and of food that they had grown themselves. Whenever his schedule permitted, he would drop in for a short visit and a cup of coffee. One day, when he found no one home, he left a chunk of dirt on her porch. This started what was later to be known as his "calling card". Grandmother would come home occasionally and instantly know that Dave had been by when she spotted the chunk of dirt on her porch.

Although Grandmother had a poor upbringing in Italy, she managed to do well in the United States. She was always healthy and independent and enjoyed a fulfilling life. Recently she had a stroke and died. Everyone was saddened by her death. David was disconsolate. His life­long friend was now gone.

Grandmother enjoyed a _____ life.

A) healthy but sickly B) good and healthy
C) rich but sickly D) poor and healthy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) good and healthy

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A change in which one or more new substances are formed is called _________.

A) Physical Change B) Chemical Change
C) Rusting D) Galvanisation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chemical Change

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Filed Under: Chemistry
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1 1910
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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

They said, “We were just taking pictures.”

A) They said that they had just took pictures. B) They said that they had just been taking pictures.
C) They said that we had just been taking pictures. D) They said that we had just took pictures.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) They said that they had just been taking pictures.

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Bacterial decomposition of biological material under anaerobic condition is

A) fermentation B) fertilization
C) contamination D) composting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) fermentation

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Filed Under: Biology
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2 1910
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Consumer surplus arises in a market because

A) some consumers are willing to pay more than the equilibrium price but do not need to do so B) some consumers are willing to pay less than the equilibrium price but do not need to do so
C) at market price, the quantity demanded is less than the quantity supplied D) at market price, the quantity demanded is greater than the quantity supplied
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) some consumers are willing to pay more than the equilibrium price but do not need to do so

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1 1910
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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correctalternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

His wife is as tall if not, taller than him.

A) as tall as, if not B) as taller if not
C) not as tall but as D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) as tall as, if not

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Filed Under: English
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Which of the following is a device designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes?

A) Voltage unloader B) Surge protector
C) Heat protector D) Current unloader
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Surge protector

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Filed Under: Physics

1 1909