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Question 1 of 20
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Respiration is regarded as
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It is Catabolic Process because it breaks down glucose to eventually transfer energy into its usable form in ATP. An anabolic process builds things up, photosynthesis is a version of this and the metabolic opposite of cellular respiration
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It is Catabolic Process because it breaks down glucose to eventually transfer energy into its usable form in ATP. An anabolic process builds things up, photosynthesis is a version of this and the metabolic opposite of cellular respiration
Question 2 of 20
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The structure which helps in the nutrition of the Embryo is
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Yolk sac is the membranous sac attached to an embryo which provides early nourishment. It functions as the developmental circulatory system of the human embryo, before internal circulation begins.
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Yolk sac is the membranous sac attached to an embryo which provides early nourishment. It functions as the developmental circulatory system of the human embryo, before internal circulation begins.
Question 3 of 20
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Who was the first recipient of Jnanpith Award?
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It is India’s highest literary award. He won in 1965 for his collection of poems in Malyalam Odakkuzhal (The bamboo flute, 1950)
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It is India’s highest literary award. He won in 1965 for his collection of poems in Malyalam Odakkuzhal (The bamboo flute, 1950)
Question 4 of 20
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Which is the only country where the postage stamps do not bear country’s name?
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Britain is the only country. This is because Britain was the first country to introduce postage stamps.
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Britain is the only country. This is because Britain was the first country to introduce postage stamps.
Question 5 of 20
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Karagam is the folk dance of state
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Karagam is the folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of the rain goddess Mariamman. The performers balance the water pot on their head.
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Karagam is the folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of the rain goddess Mariamman. The performers balance the water pot on their head.
Question 6 of 20
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Who was the first Indian woman winner of contest ‘Miss Universe’?
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In 1994 she won ‘Miss Universe’ after winning Miss India. Same year runner-up of Miss India, Aishwarya Rai won Miss World title.
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In 1994 she won ‘Miss Universe’ after winning Miss India. Same year runner-up of Miss India, Aishwarya Rai won Miss World title.
Question 7 of 20
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Light scattering takes place in
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Light scattering in colloidal solutions or particles in suspension is known as Tyndall effect.
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Light scattering in colloidal solutions or particles in suspension is known as Tyndall effect.
Question 8 of 20
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The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was
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The most important event in the history of Tibetan Buddhism was the arrival of sage Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Padmasambhava translated numerous Buddhist texts into Tibetan language and combined tantric Buddhism with the local religion to create what is today known as Tibetan Buddhism.
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The most important event in the history of Tibetan Buddhism was the arrival of sage Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Padmasambhava translated numerous Buddhist texts into Tibetan language and combined tantric Buddhism with the local religion to create what is today known as Tibetan Buddhism.
Question 9 of 20
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The outermost layer of the Sun is called
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The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
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The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
Question 10 of 20
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The Attorney General of India has the right to audience in
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The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
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The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
Question 11 of 20
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Which of the following Vedas provides information about the civilization of the Early Vedic age?
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Question 12 of 20
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The World Bank normally gives
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IMF gives short-term loans. While The World Bank gives medium and long-term loans
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IMF gives short-term loans. While The World Bank gives medium and long-term loans
Question 13 of 20
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The university which became famous in the post-Gupta Era was
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Question 14 of 20
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The father of extremist movement in India is
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Question 15 of 20
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The disease caused by Asbestos is
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Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli (air sacs in the lung).
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Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli (air sacs in the lung).
Question 16 of 20
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Mahatma Gandhi got his inspiration for Civil Disobedience from
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Mahatma Gandhi got inspiration of Civil Disobedience from David Thoreau. He had been greatly influenced by the teachings of an American by the name of David Thoreau.
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Mahatma Gandhi got inspiration of Civil Disobedience from David Thoreau. He had been greatly influenced by the teachings of an American by the name of David Thoreau.
Question 17 of 20
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Which of the following state is called “Tiger State” of India?
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Madhya Pradesh has been traditionally called Tiger State of India, as it harbors 19% of India’s Tiger Population and 10% of the world’s tiger population.
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Madhya Pradesh has been traditionally called Tiger State of India, as it harbors 19% of India’s Tiger Population and 10% of the world’s tiger population.
Question 18 of 20
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The great silk-route to the Indians was opened by
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The Silk Road was a network of trade routes, formally established during the Han Dynasty of China, which linked the regions of the ancient world in commerce.
Kanishka I, or Kanishka the Great, was the emperor of the Kushan dynasty in the second century.
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The Silk Road was a network of trade routes, formally established during the Han Dynasty of China, which linked the regions of the ancient world in commerce.
Kanishka I, or Kanishka the Great, was the emperor of the Kushan dynasty in the second century.