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The speed of a boat when travelling downstream is 32 km/h, whereas when travelling upstream it is 28 km/h. What is the speed of the boat in still water?

A) 27 km/h B) 29 km/h
C) 31 km/h D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Ans.  Suppose the speed of boat in still water is x km/h and speed of stream is y km/h

Speedof boat in downstream = (x + y) km/h x+ y = 32 …(i) 

Speed of boat in upstream = (x – y) km/h

x – y = 28 …(ii)

Add. Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get 2x = 60

x = 30 km/h

 

 

 

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The mechanism of material removal in EDM process is

A) Erosion and Cavitations B) Cavitations and Evaporation
C) Melting and Evaporation D) Melting and Corrosion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Melting and Evaporation

Explanation:

Electrical discharge machining (EDM), also known as spark machining, spark eroding, burning, die sinking, wire burning or wire erosion, is a manufacturing process whereby a desired shape is obtained by using electrical discharges.

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Q:

Largest sea in the world

A) Mediterranean sea B) Philippine sea
C) Black sea D) Red sea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Philippine sea

Explanation:

Largest sea in the world is Philippine sea.

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Q:

The longest sea beach in India is

A) Chapora beach B) Diu beach
C) Aksa beach D) Marina beach
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Marina beach

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Which city has been named as the world's most liveable city for the seventh year in a row by The Economist in its Global Liveability Report ?

A) Hyderabad B) Vienna
C) Melbourne D) New Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Melbourne

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Who is the leader of the Legislative branch?

A) Vice President of USA B) Senate
C) President of USA D) House of Representatives
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vice President of USA

Explanation:

Legislative branch is made of two houses. 

1. Congress - the Senate and

2. House of Representatives.

 

Senate- composed of 100 senators two for each states - Vice President of USA is president of Senate.

House of Representatives - The House of Representatives is made up of 435 elected members, divided among the 50 states in proportion to their total population.

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Which macronutrient is vital for every function of the body?

A) Fats B) Carbohydrates
C) Water D) Proteins
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Water

Explanation:

The macronutrient water is the most essential nutrient which plays a vital role in every function of the body. Macronutrients are those nutrients that are required in excess amounts for the development and functioning of the body.

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In plants, chloroplasts are necessary for 

A) photosynthesis B) storage
C) cell movement D) respiration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) photosynthesis

Explanation:

Plants are producers, which means they make their own food. Chloroplasts are organelles found in eukaryotic and plant cells that conduct photosynthesis. Chloroplasts absorb sunlight and use it in conjunction with water and carbon dioxide gas to produce food for the plant.

Plants use energy from sunlight to help make their food, but they need chloroplasts to do it.

 

Hence, in plants, chloroplasts are necessary for Photosynthesis.

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