Q: Which disease is caused by Nickel ?

A: Itai Itai

B: Dermatitis

C: Learning Disability

D: Asthma



Correct Option: B  [ Dermatitis ]

Remark:

Nickel exposure commonly causes a skin disease called Dermatitis, specifically Allergic Contact Dermatitis. This condition occurs when the skin comes into direct contact with nickel-containing objects such as jewelry, coins, or belt buckles. It leads to redness, itching, and rashes, especially in sensitive individuals. Nickel allergy is one of the most common metal allergies worldwide.

Other options (for context)

  • Itai Itai: Caused by cadmium poisoning, not nickel.
  • Learning Disability: Not directly linked to nickel exposure.
  • Asthma: May be aggravated by pollutants, but not typically caused by nickel.


Q: Under critical temperature, on compressing gases turn to liquid, because:

A: molecules are of finite size.

B: molecules have random motion.

C: molecules have inter-molecular forces.

D: molecules are spherical.



Correct Option: C  [ molecules have inter-molecular forces. ]

Remark:

Explanation: Below the critical temperature, gases can be liquefied by applying pressure because the intermolecular forces of attraction between gas molecules become effective. These forces pull the molecules closer together, resulting in the formation of a liquid state.


Q: Generally, non-metals do not conduct electricity. Which of the following conducts electricity?

A: Diamond

B: Graphite

C: Sulfur

D: Fullerene



Correct Option: B  [ Graphite ]

Remark:

Explanation: Although most non-metals do not conduct electricity, graphite is an exception. In graphite, each carbon atom is bonded to three others, leaving one free electron that moves freely between layers, allowing it to conduct electricity efficiently.


Q: Cow milk is a rich source of:

A: Vitamin A

B: Vitamin B

C: Vitamin C

D: Vitamin D



Correct Option: B  [ Vitamin B ]

Remark:

Explanation: Cow’s milk is a nutritionally rich food containing proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. It is particularly rich in B-group vitamins, especially Vitamin B₂ (Riboflavin) and Vitamin B₁₂ (Cobalamin). These vitamins play crucial roles in maintaining healthy skin, eyesight, and the nervous system, as well as aiding in the formation of red blood cells.

Note: While milk provides moderate amounts of Vitamin A and D, the natural content of Vitamin D is low, and milk is often fortified with Vitamin D to enhance its nutritional value.


Q: The phenomenon of radioactivity was discovered by:

A: Marie Curie

B: Pierre Curie

C: Henri Becquerel

D: J J Thomson



Correct Option: C  [ Henri Becquerel ]

Remark:

Explanation: The phenomenon of radioactivity was discovered by the French physicist Henri Becquerel in 1896. He accidentally discovered that uranium salts emitted invisible rays that could fog photographic plates, even without sunlight. This led to the realization that certain elements spontaneously emit radiations — a property later termed as radioactivity. Subsequently, Marie and Pierre Curie expanded his work and discovered other radioactive elements like polonium and radium.


Q: Which of the following is the structural and functional unit of kidneys?

A: Nephron

B: Pits

C: Nutrofil

D: Tentacle



Correct Option: A  [ Nephron ]

Remark:

Explanation: The nephron is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney. Each human kidney contains about 1 to 1.5 million nephrons. A nephron consists of two main parts — the renal corpuscle (Bowman's capsule and glomerulus) and the renal tubule. It performs three main functions: filtration of blood, reabsorption of essential substances, and secretion


Q: Marijuana, a psychoactive drug is obtained from:

A: seeds of pop

B: capsules of poppy

C: female inflorescence of cannabis

D: male inflorescence of cannabis



Correct Option: C  [ female inflorescence of cannabis ]

Remark:

Explanation: Marijuana is a psychoactive drug obtained from the female inflorescence (flowering tops) of the Cannabis sativa plant. It contains the active compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which affects the central nervous system and alters mood and perception.


Q: Noise levels in residential areas should not exceed:

A: 30 decibels

B: 100 decibels

C: 85 decibels

D: 55 decibels



Correct Option: D  [ 55 decibels ]

Remark:

Explanation: The permissible noise level in residential areas should not exceed 55 decibels (dB) during the daytime and 45 dB at night, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. Exposure to higher noise levels can lead to stress, disturbed sleep, and hearing impairment.


Q: Most plants absorb nitrogen in the form of:

A: proteins

B: nitrates and nitrites

C: urea

D: nitrates, nitrites and urea



Correct Option: D  [ nitrates, nitrites and urea ]

Remark:

Explanation: Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plants, used in the synthesis of amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, and chlorophyll. Plants absorb nitrogen from the soil primarily in the inorganic forms of nitrate (NO₃⁻) and nitrite (NO₂⁻). Urea, when applied as fertilizer, is first converted by soil bacteria into ammonia (NH₃) and then into nitrates through nitrification before being absorbed by roots.

Key Steps:

  • Ammonification: Conversion of organic nitrogen (from dead plants/animals) into ammonia.
  • Nitrification: Conversion of ammonia into nitrites and then nitrates by bacteria like Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter.
  • Assimilation: Uptake of nitrates by plants to form amino acids and proteins.


Q: What chemicals are used in fire extinguishers used in houses and offices ?

A: Water, potassium bicarbonate and fluorocarbon

B: Water, calcium hydroxide and chlorofluorocarbons

C: Water, potassium hydroxide and chlorobenzene

D: None of these



Correct Option: A  [ Water, potassium bicarbonate and fluorocarbon ]

Remark:

Explanation: Fire extinguishers commonly used in houses and offices contain water, potassium bicarbonate (KHCO₃), and fluorocarbons. These chemicals help in extinguishing fires by cooling, cutting off oxygen supply, and preventing the spread of flames without leaving harmful residues.

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