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Which IIT institute has developed ‘soil-to-soil’ technology to manufacture cheaper, quicker and pollution-free bio fuel  ?

A) IIT, Kolkata B) IIT, Kharagpur
C) IIT, Delhi D) IIT, Bombay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IIT, Kharagpur

Explanation:

The researchers at IIT Kharagpur have developed a new technology to manufacture cheaper, quicker and pollution-free bio-fuel. The ‘soil-to-soil’ manufacturing technology developed at the P K Sinha Centre for bio-energy at IIT-KGP is in the process of being patented. The technique will ensure relatively quicker production of bio-fuel and the process is completely green. The green leafy part of corn and sugarcane plants, the waste part of paddy straw, bamboo, banana plant, pineapple and cotton plants, kans grass (kassh phool), castor plant and even non-edible weeds that grow in dry and waste land and a mix of all has been used by IIT-KGP to produce bio fuel. The project is funded by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Department of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

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Q:

If in a language RAT is coded as "@$&" and HEAD is coded as "%*$#" then THREAD is coded as what ?

A) #$*@%& B) @#%$*&
C) &%@*$# D) &*$%#@
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) &%@*$#

Explanation:
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Q:

What element is used in bright flashing advertising signs?

A) Neon B) Helium
C) Mercury D) Radon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Neon

Explanation:

Neon is the element that is used in bright flashing advertising signs as Neon particulary gives bright color.

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Q:

Why is Meiosis called Reduction Division?

Answer

Meiosis ::


Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half in daughter cells, creating four haploid cells, each genetically distinct from the parent cell that gave rise to them.


Why it is called as Reduction Division ::


1. As the Meiosis division process involves in reduction of chromosome number in the daughter cells to half the number in the parent cell, this process is called Reduction Division.
Meiosis creates gametes (egg and sperm cells).


2. The resulting gametes have 23 new chromosomes, one member of each of the 23 pairs, representing unique combinations of the original maternal and paternal copies.

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Q:

A person walking 6/7 of his usual rate is 30 minutes late. What is his usual time ?

A) 2 hrs 50 min B) 3 hrs 25 min
C) 3 hrs D) 2 hrs 5 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3 hrs

Explanation:

Let t be the usual time. If the usual rate is 1 unit, then the unusual rate is 6/7.
Balance by the distance,
1 x t = (6/7)(t + 30)
7t = 6(t + 30)
we get t as,
t = 180 minutes = 3 hrs.

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Q:

36 identical books must be arranged in rows with the same number of books in each row. Each row must contain at least three books and there must be at least three rows. A row is parallel to the front of the room. How many different arrangements are possible ?

A) 5 B) 6
C) 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

Explanation:

The following arrangements satisfy all 3 conditions.

Arrangement 1: 3 books in a row; 12 rows.

Arrangement 2: 4 books in a row; 9 rows.
Arrangement 3: 6 books in a row; 6 rows.
Arrangement 4: 9 books in a row; 4 rows.
Arrangement 5: 12 books in a row; 3 rows.

 

Therefore, the possible arrangements are 5.

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Q:

A lady took loan from a bank at the rate of 12% p.a. simple interest. After 3 years she had to pay Rs. 5400 interest only for the period. The principal amount borrowed by her was :

A) Rs. 15,000 B) Rs. 1,50,000
C) Rs. 1500 D) Rs. 1,62,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 15,000

Explanation:

Principal = Rs.(100 x 5400)/(12 x 3)= Rs. 15000.

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Q:

The true-discount on Rs.2480 due after a certain period at 5% is Rs.80. Find the due period.

A) 6months B) 5months
C) 8months D) 3months
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8months

Explanation:

P.W= Amount – (T.D)

 

Time = 100×TDPW×R

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