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Which of the following statements is not true about metabolism?

A) Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults. B) Basal metabolism is the amount of energy needed for sustaining life.
C) Basal metabolism is measured by the amount of calories burned when your body is inactive. D) Metabolism is influenced by numerous factors, such as heredity and age.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults.

Explanation:

Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of organisms. The three main purposes of metabolism are the conversion of food/fuel to energy to run cellular processes, the conversion of food/fuel to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.

 

Younger people have faster metabolism than adults. Hence, the given statement 'Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults' is FALSE.

 

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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

A) mitochondria B) Cytoplasm
C) Chloroplasts D) Ribosomes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chloroplasts

Explanation:

Chloroplasts are organelles in plant and bacteria cells that contain the chlorophyll is responsible for photosynthesis.

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The constitution of India describes India as

A) Unitary B) A quasi - federal
C) Union of States D) A Federation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Union of States

Explanation:

The Article - I of the constitution of India describes India as Union of States.

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Which one of the following Committees is described as the 'twin sister' of the Estimates Committee?

A) Public Accounts Committee B) Committee on Public Undertakings
C) Departmental Standing Committee D) Privilege Committee
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Public Accounts Committee

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A 4 kg object is moving horizontally with a speed of 5 m/s. To increase its speed to 10 m/s, the amount of net work required to be done on this object is:

A) 150 J B) 100 J
C) 50 J D) 75 J
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150 J

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Each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.

S1 :The Nobel Prize for Economics in 2018 was awarded to Paul Romer and William Nordhaus for their work in two separate areas : economic growth and environmental economics respectively.
S6 :Among recent winners of Nobel Prize in Economics, it’s hard to think of one issue which is more topical and relevant to India.
P :But there is a common thread in their work.
Q : In economic jargon it’s termed as externality.
R : Productive activity often has spillovers, meaning that it can impact an unrelated party.
S :Romer and Nordhaus both studied the impact of externalities and came up with profound insights and economic models.
The correct sequence should be

A) P Q R S B) P R Q S
C) Q S P R D) Q S R P
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) P R Q S

Explanation:

PRQS is the correct order in which sentences should be arranged

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Q:

Which among the following type of soil has the largest area covered in India?

A) Laterite B) Alluvial
C) Black D) Red
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alluvial

Explanation:

Alluvial type of soil has the largest area covered in India. Alluvial soils are fine-grained fertile soil deposited by water flowing over flood plains or in river beds. Most of the soil is Sandy and clayey soils are not uncommon.

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The agricultural revolution led to the need for organized

A) greenhouse gas reform B) government
C) pest control D) technological reform
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) government

Explanation:

The Agricultural Revolution led to the need for more organized civilizations and societies i,e government.

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The Agricultural Revolution was a period of technological improvement and increased crop productivity that occurred during the 18th and early 19th centuries in Europe.

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