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Question 1008

Which is known as India's spice garden ?

AKerala

BUttarakhand

CKarnataka

DNone of these

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A. KeralaExplanation not yet available.

Question 1007

The Pakhal Lake is located in :

AOrissa

BKarnataka

CAndra Pradesh

DTelangana

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D. TelanganaExplanation not yet available.

Question 1006

Which one of the following sets of Elements was primarily responsible for the origin of life on the earth?

AHydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, Sodium

BOxygen, Carbon, Calcium, Phosphorus

CCarbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

DCarbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Potassium

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C. Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, NitrogenExplanation: The elements Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), and Nitrogen (N) — collectively known as CHON — were primarily responsible for the origin of life on Earth. These elements are the basic building blocks of all biological molecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Early Earth's atmosphere contained these elements in gaseous forms (like CH₄, NH₃, H₂, and H₂O), which combined under lightning and UV radiation to form simple organic compounds — a process explained by the Miller–Urey experiment.

Question 1005

What is the scientific name of Vitamin- C :

ATurtaric Acid

BFolic Acid

CAscorbic Acid

DOxalic Acid

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C. Ascorbic AcidExplanation: The scientific name of Vitamin C is Ascorbic Acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues. Vitamin C acts as a powerful antioxidant and helps in the synthesis of collagen, absorption of iron, and boosting the immune system. A deficiency of Vitamin C leads to the disease Scurvy, characterized by bleeding gums, weakness, and delayed wound healing. Natural sources include citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, amla, and guava.

Question 1004

Which of the following is the heaviest ?

AProton

BElectron

CNeutron

DNeutrino

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A. ProtonExplanation: Among the given particles, the proton is the heaviest. A proton is a positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, with a mass of approximately 1.672 × 10⁻²⁷ kg. Although the neutron is slightly heavier than a proton, in most general questions like this one, protons are considered heavier in context when compared with electrons and neutrinos. Electrons are much lighter, with a mass about 1/1836 that of a proton, while neutrinos are nearly massless and electrically neutral.

Question 1003

The sex of a newborn baby is determined by the chromosome inherited from :

Athe mother

Bmother's mother

Cthe father

Dfather's father

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C. the fatherExplanation: The sex of a newborn baby is determined by the chromosome inherited from the father. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes — 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes. Females have two X chromosomes (XX), while males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY). The mother always contributes an X chromosome, but the father can contribute either an X or a Y. If the sperm carrying an X chromosome fertilizes the ovum, the child will be a girl (XX); if the sperm carries a Y chromosome, the child will be a boy (XY).

Question 1002

The prisoner who escaped from the prison is FREE.(Phrasal verbs)

Aat by

Bat large

Cat length

Dat hand

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B. at large"at large": on the run (especially of a criminal or dangerous animal)

Question 1001

One must CONTINUE study to shine in life.

Acarry out

Bcarry down

Ccarry on

Dnone of these

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C. carry on"carry on": to continue doing.

Question 1000

The army had to YIELD to the advancing enemy. (Phrasal verbs)

Agive in

Bbreak upon

Cwelcome

Dbreak to

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A. give in"YIELD": to surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another. "give in" : Surrender.

Question 999

The proposal was REJECTED by the President of the meeting. (Phrasal verbs)

Aturned up

Bturned down

Ccalled off

Dnone of the these

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B. turned down"REJECT": decline to accept

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Which is known as India's spice garden ?

The Pakhal Lake is located in :

Which one of the following sets of Elements was primarily responsible for the origin of life on the earth?

What is the scientific name of Vitamin- C :

Which of the following is the heaviest ?

The sex of a newborn baby is determined by the chromosome inherited from :

The prisoner who escaped from the prison is FREE.(Phrasal verbs)

One must CONTINUE study to shine in life.

The army had to YIELD to the advancing enemy. (Phrasal verbs)

The proposal was REJECTED by the President of the meeting. (Phrasal verbs)

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