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The product of mass of a body and the acceleration produced in it equals the ___________ acting on it.

 

A) force B) impulse
C) torque D) kinetic energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) force

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Which of the following statements are CORRECT?

 

I. Ethanol is a good solvent for organic compounds.

II. Boiling and melting points of ethanol are low with respect to water.

III. Ethanol is used tincture iodine

 

A) Only I and II B) Only I and III
C) Only II and III D) All I, II and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All I, II and III

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Who is known as 'the father of Indian missile technology'?

A) Dr. U.R. Rao B) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C) Dr. Chidambaram D) Dr. Homi Bhabha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

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In Angiosperms, plant embryos in seed have structures called ______.

 

A) Spore B) Buds
C) Sprout D) Cotyledon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cotyledon

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Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander's invasion

A) Nanda B) Maurya
C) Sunga D) Kanva
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nanda

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Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1. Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights

2. Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim

3. Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates

4. Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2, 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

The Commission performs the following functions, namely:Inquire, Suo motu or on apetition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into complaint of

a) violation of human rights –this is extremely obvious

b) negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant.

c) intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.

d) visit, under intimation to the State Government, any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection to study the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.

e) review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

f) review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

g) study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.

h) undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.

i) spread human rights literacy among various sections of society and promote awareness of the safeguards available for the protection of these rights through publications, the media, seminars and other available means.

j) encourage the efforts of non-governmental organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights.

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Battle of Gulnabad was led by Mahmud Hotaki and fought in the year ___.

 

A) 1770 B) 1722
C) 1712 D) 1702  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1722

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Which  of  the  following  substances  cause temporary hardness in water?

1. Mg(HCO3)2

2. Ca(HCO3)2

3. CaCl2

4. MgSO4

A) 3 and 4 B) 2and 3
C) 1 and 4 D) 1 and 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 and 2

Explanation:

There are two types of water hardness: temporary and permanent hardness. Temporary hardness is due to the presence of calcium hydrogen carbonate Ca(HCO3)2(aq) and magnesium hydrogen carbonate Mg(HCO3)2(aq).

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