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Question 1842

Which of the following allow the electric current to pass through it ?

AGlasses

BGraphite

CRubber

DPVC

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B. GraphiteGraphite allows electric current to pass through it. Although it is a form of carbon, its atoms are arranged in layers with free-moving electrons, making it a good conductor of electricity. This property makes graphite useful in electrodes, batteries, and brushes of electric motors. Glass, Rubber, PVC: All are insulators and do not conduct electricity.

Question 1841

Who is the author of the book Flaming Tresses of Draupadi ?

ASmriti Irani

BVeerappa Moily

CMallikarjun Kharge

DNone of them

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B. Veerappa MoilyExplanation not yet available.

Question 1840

Which of the following blood group is considered as Universal Donor ?

BAB

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D. OThe O blood group, specifically O negative (O−), is considered the Universal Donor because it can be safely transfused to people of all other blood groups. This is due to the absence of A and B antigens on red blood cells, minimizing the risk of immune reactions during transfusion. A: Can donate only to A and AB groups.AB: Universal recipient, not donor.B: Can donate only to B and AB groups.

Question 1839

Which of the following is used in pencils ?

AGraphite

BSilicon

CCharcoal

DPhosphorous

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A. GraphiteGraphite is used in pencils. It is a soft form of carbon that leaves a dark mark on paper due to its layered structure, where carbon atoms are arranged in sheets that slide easily over each other. Though commonly called “lead,” pencils actually contain graphite mixed with clay to adjust hardness. Silicon: Used in electronics, not pencils.Charcoal: Used in art drawing but not regular pencils.Phosphorous: Used in safety matches and fertilizers, not pencils.

Question 1838

Which of the books is written by Kapil Dev ?

AOne day Wonders

BCricket - My Style

CTwenty Years at the top

DCricket-Favourite Game

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B. Cricket - My StyleExplanation not yet available.

Question 1837

Which of the following books is written by Rabindranath Tagore ?

AAnand Math

BChidambara

CRaktakarabi

DDurgeshnandini

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C. RaktakarabiExplanation not yet available.

Question 1836

What is the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth ?

ASputnik I

BExplorer I

CVanguard I

DDiscoverer I

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A. Sputnik ISputnik I was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth. It was launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. The successful launch of Sputnik I marked the beginning of the space age and initiated the space race between the USA and the USSR. Explorer I: First U.S. satellite, launched in 1958.Vanguard I: A U.S. satellite launched later in 1958.Discoverer I: Part of an American reconnaissance satellite program (1959).

Question 1835

The deepest Point in the world is:

ADead Sea

BSouth Pole

CSinai Peninsula

DMariana Trench

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D. Mariana TrenchExplanation not yet available.

Question 1834

Which is the first country to commence competitive examination in civil services ?

AChina

BIndia

CUSA

DUK

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A. ChinaExplanation not yet available.

Question 1833

What was the official mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

ACaira

BKoara

CZabivaka

DZaltanowa

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C. ZabivakaExplanation not yet available.

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Which of the following allow the electric current to pass through it ?

Who is the author of the book Flaming Tresses of Draupadi ?

Which of the following blood group is considered as Universal Donor ?

Which of the following is used in pencils ?

Which of the books is written by Kapil Dev ?

Which of the following books is written by Rabindranath Tagore ?

What is the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth ?

The deepest Point in the world is:

Which is the first country to commence competitive examination in civil services ?

What was the official mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

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