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What treat was invented by 11-year-old Frank Epperson in 1905?

A) Popsicle B) Banana split
C) Cotton candy D) Cracker Jacks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Popsicle

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Artificial radioactivity elements are present in

A) s - block B) p - block
C) d - block D) f - block
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) f - block

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The enzyme that is necessary to bring about clotting of blood is 

A) peptidase B) amylase
C) lipase D) thrombokinase
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) thrombokinase

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The clotting of blood is a chain reaction initiated by the enzyme thrombokinase produced by the platelets. This causes prothrombin to be converted into thrombin in the presence of Ca++ion.

Thrombin combines with fibrinogen  to produce fibrin threads which entangles the corpuscles to form the clot.

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Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm?

A) too hot B) heavy wind
C) a buildup of dark clouds D) lightning
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a buildup of dark clouds

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The first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm is a buildup of dark clouds.

A thunderstorm is a storm with lightning and thunder; it is usually produced by heavy rain, gusty wind, and the cumulonimbus cloud. The thunderstorm is made up of moisture, unstable air and lift.

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Which one of the following laws explain the formation of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from carbon and oxygen

A) Laws of conservation of mass B) Laws of multiple proportion
C) Laws of reciprocal proportions D) Law of definite proportions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Laws of multiple proportion

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Who was the first captain of Indian Test Team

A) Vijay Hazare B) C K Nayudu
C) Lala Amarnath D) Vijay Merchant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) C K Nayudu

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What is refractive index ?

A) it is defined as the ratio of speed of light in the medium to the speed of light in vacuum. B) it is defined as the product of speed of light in medium and in vacuum.
C) it is defined as the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in the medium . D) None of above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) it is defined as the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in the medium .

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Which one of the following is NOT included in the eight fold path of Buddhism

A) Right speech B) Right contemplation
C) Right desire D) Right conduct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Right desire

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