Questions

In order of increasing penetration power, alpha particles have the lowest, then beta particles, then gamma rays.

We know that, largest producer of tea is China and largest producer of sugar is Brazil. So we can violate options A, C and D.

Hence, India is the largest producer and consumer of Pulses.

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Recalcitrant: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline
Peculiar: different to what is normal or
expected; strange Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
Amenable: open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Docile: ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Withering: intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful
Voluble: (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
Turgid: swollen and distended or congested
Pendulous: hanging down loosely
Jocular: fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘amenable, docile’ forms an antonym- antonym pair of ‘recalcitrant’.

Bacteria which causes disease are called Pathogenic Bacteria. TB is caused by bacteria.

Some of the diseases caused by bacteria are::

1. Tuberculosis, TB (affects the lungs)

2. Salmonella (causes food poisoning)

3. Whooping cough (affects the lungs)

4. Septic Sore Throat

The temperature danger zone for the food that cannot be stored for long time is between 5 degrees to 63 degrees centigrade.

Deck of Cards are what we cut, mix and serve when we are playing with them.