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Who invented Radar ?

Answer

Robert Watson Watt

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What is the smallest unit that can evolve?

Answer

The population is the smallest unit of living organisms that can undergo evolution.

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Excessive use of which ofthe following fertilizers may be responsible for the presence of a toxic substance in groundwater?

A) Nitrogen B) Phosphate only
C) Potassium only D) Phosphate and potassium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nitrogen

Explanation:

Excessive use of nitrate including manure may be responsible forthe presence of toxic substance in groundwater. Phosphate can also enter the groundwater via excessive use of fertilizers. High application rates of nitrogen containing fertilizers combined with the high-water solubility of nitrate, leads to increased runoff into surface water as well as leaching into groundwater, thereby causing groundwater pollution.

Only a fraction of the nitrogen-based fertilizers, is converted to produce and other plant matter. Nitrate pollution in groundwater comes from pit latrines, it can cause blue baby syndrome.

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What is buying forward?

Answer

It is an investment strategy that involves the buying of money market instruments or currencies in anticipation of a price rise or a future increase in demand. Buying forward allows an investor to take advantage of future and potential profits by buying now at alower price, and selling when prices rise.

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Which of the following is not a monotheistic religion?

A) Hinduism B) Christianity
C) Islam D) Sikhism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hinduism

Explanation:

Monotheism is the belief in a single all-powerful god, as opposed to religions that believe in multiple gods.

Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are widely practiced forms of monotheism.

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In India, population density is defined as the number of persons

A) Per square mile B) Per square kilometre
C) Per lakh square mile D) Per lakh square kilometre
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Per square kilometre

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Which article describes the importance of Free & Compulsory Education for children between 6-14 years in India?

A) 21A B) 21B
C) 21C D) 21D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21A

Explanation:

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE) which describes the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India is enacted under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution.

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The term aerotolerant anaerobe refers to an organism that

A) uses oxygen or grows without oxygen. B) requires more oxygen than is present in air.
C) does not use oxygen but tolerates it. D) requires less oxygen than is present in air.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) does not use oxygen but tolerates it.

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