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Iodex, a pain relief balm, has the smell of __________ .

A) Methyl salicylate B) Ethyl salicylate
C) Propyl salicylate D) Butyl salicylate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Methyl salicylate

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Which is the only Indian monument to figure in the world’s top 10 TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards for Landmarks  ?

A) Taj Mahal B) Qutab Minar
C) Gateway of India D) India Gate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Taj Mahal

Explanation:

Iconic attraction of India Taj Mahal has emerged as the 5th most popular landmark in the world and 2nd in Asia, according to the online travel portal TripAdvisor’s ‘Travellers’ Choice Awards for Landmarks. Globally, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi, Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba in Spain, and St Peter’s Basilica in Italy, bagged the first four ranks respectively. Whereas, the top 10 landmarks in Asia has been topped by Angkor Wat, followed by Taj Mahal on the second place. Apart from this, Taj Mahal has also ranked first in the list of popular landmarks in India, followed by AmberFort, Jaipur; Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi, etc.

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CT scans, X-rays and blood tests free in all government hospitals in ________ , except those in the medical colleges.

A) Odisha B) Tamilnadu
C) Assam D) Gujarat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Assam

Explanation:

Dispur will make CT scans, X-rays and blood tests free in all government hospitals in Assam except those in the medical colleges. Health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed the Assembly during question hour that chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the new scheme on May 11. The service will be outsourced to a private organisation but the cost will be borne by the government. The free service – not for medical colleges – will be started with 35 hospitals and expanded to 500 smaller health centres.

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Which among following first generation of computers ?

A) Integrated Circuits B) Magnetic Tape and Transistors
C) Vaccum Tubes and Magnetic Drum D) All of above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vaccum Tubes and Magnetic Drum

Explanation:

First Generation  Vacuum Tubes (1940-1956)

The first computer systems used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory

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Q:

The Study of Universe is called

A) Universology B) Cosmetology
C) Petology D) Cosmology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cosmology

Explanation:

Cosmology is the scientific study of the large scale properties of the universe as a whole. It endeavors to use the scientific method to understand the origin, evolution and ultimate fate of the entire Universe.

Depending on the outcome of the observations, the theories will need to be abandoned, revised or extended to accommodate the data. The prevailing theory about the origin and evolution of our Universe is the so-called Big Bang theory.

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When is International Talk Like a Pirate Day is observed?

A) December 11 B) September 16
C) March 8 D) September 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) September 19

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Environmental Science is the study of

A) Geography B) Physics
C) Biology D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

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Environmental science is a field that integrates physical, biological and information sciences to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. This emerged from the fields of natural history and medicine during the Enlightenment.

 

In brief, it is a scientific study of the natural world and how it is influenced by people.

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Which best matches the description with the genetic material?

A) Chromosomes are located in the cytoplasm. B) DNA is located in the nucleus.
C) Nucleotides form a helical structure that is called a gene. D) Chromosomes create genes.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) DNA is located in the nucleus.

Explanation:

DNA is the genetic material in the cell. 

 

Hence, option B) DNA is located in the nucleus best matches the description with the genetic material.

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