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When does DNA replication happen?

A) S - phase B) M - Phase
C) Prophase D) Anaphase
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) S - phase

Explanation:

DNA is replicated during the S-Phase in the interphase of a cell.

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Skin is an example of what type of tissue?

A) epithelial B) connective
C) nervous D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) epithelial

Explanation:

Epithelial tissue is made of layers of cells that cover the surfaces of the body that come into contact with the exterior world, line internal cavities, and form glands.

 

The four types of tissue in the body are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous. 

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What is constellation?

A) A particular pattern of equidistant stars from the earth in the sky B) A particular pattern of stars that may not be equidistant from the earth in the sky
C) A particular pattern of planets of our solar system in the sky D) A particular pattern and satellites in the sky due totheir position in the space
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A particular pattern of stars that may not be equidistant from the earth in the sky

Explanation:

A constellation is a group of stars that forms an imaginary outline or pattern on the celestial sphere, typically representing an animal, mythological person or creature, a god, or an inanimate object. Stars may or may not be equidistant from the earth.

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Which country shares the longest border with China?

A) India B) Russia
C) Mongolia D) Kazakhstan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mongolia

Explanation:

China shares land borders with 14 different countries, the longest being with Mongolia followed by Russia and then India.

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Who is the author of "India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium"?

A) APJ Abdul Kalam B) Shashi Tharoor
C) Narendra Modi D) Arun Shourie
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) APJ Abdul Kalam

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What smallest number should be added to 2401 so that the sum is completely divisible by 14 ?

A) 8 B) 7
C) 4 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7

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Around twelfth century, Sufi Silsilas began to ciystgdlize in different parts of the Islamic world to signify

1.continuous link between the master and disciple

2. unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet Muhammad

3. the transmission of spiritual power and blessings to devotees

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Sufi silsilas began to crystallise in different parts of the Islamic world around the twelfth century. The word silsila literally means a chain, signifying a continuouslink between master and disciple, stretching as an unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet Muhammad. It was through this channel that spiritual power and blessings were transmitted to devotees. Special rituals of initiation were developed in which initiates took an oath of allegiance, wore a patched garment, and shaved their hair. Thus, all statements are correct.

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Who developed the idea of Crop Rotation?

A) Charles Townshend B) Swede Svenson
C) Potato Peterson D) Cabbage Carlson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Charles Townshend

Explanation:

Crop Rotation is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar or different types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons. It is done so that the soil of farms is not used for only one set of nutrients. It helps in reducing soil erosion and increases soil fertility and crop yield. The British agriculturist Charles Townshend (1674–1738) popularised this revolutionary technique in the 18th century.

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