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Q1) Which of the following country’s exploration teams in ,2014 drilled a seven-kilometre-deep borehole in the resource-rich Himalayan region of Tibet. Show Answer

Q2) Scientist of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in ,2014 designed Show Answer

Q3) Dassault Aviation is a company of - Show Answer

Q4) Which of the following is not true about BrahMos I Block-III ? Show Answer

Q5) The canister-launched hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical missile developed by the Indian Defenc Research and Development Organization is Show Answer

Q6) India’s nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile is Show Answer

Q7) India's first laser-guided bomb is Show Answer

Q8) Prahaar is a solid-fueled Show Answer

Q9) India has held Air exercise 'Garuda-5' with Show Answer

Q10) Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in its report has highlighted that the US defence spending declined in 2013 by 7.8 percent due to Show Answer

Q11) In landmark development the Parliament of on April 8, 2014 voted to reject the request by the Catalan authorities to hold a referendum on independence on 9 November 2014. Show Answer

Q12) Russia, Ukraine and West (US and European Union) signed a surprise deal to ease - Show Answer

Q13) Which of the following states has been celebrating the Red Panda Winter Festival 2016? Show Answer

Q14) The headquarters of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) will come up in which city? Show Answer

Q15) What is the position of India in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2015? Show Answer

Q16) Who has been honoured with Order of Australia for his service to dentistry in the state? Show Answer

Q17) Which is the first train in the country where all its coaches are Braille-embedded? Show Answer

Q18) On which date, the International Customs Day is observed? Show Answer

Q19) Which is the focal theme country for the 2016 International Kolkata book fair (IKBF)? Show Answer

Q20) Marvin Minsky, who passed away recently, was related to which fields? Show Answer

Q21) Deborah Herold is associated with which of the following sports? Show Answer

Q22) What is the name of the 24 hour classical music audio channel launched by the All India Radio (AIR)? Show Answer

Q23) Which is the highest peacetime gallantry award of India? Show Answer

Q24) Who has been elected as the new President of Portugal? Show Answer

Q25) On which date, the National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India? Show Answer

Q26) Who has been honoured with the 2016 National Yash Chopra Memorial Award? Show Answer

Q27) Shankar Ghosh, who passed away recently, was related to which field? Show Answer

Q28) On which date, the National Voters’ Day (NVD) is celebrated in India? Show Answer

Q29) Which of the following countries soldiers created history by participating in the Republic Day parade? Show Answer

Q30) Who has been selected for the 2016 PEN/Allen Foundation Literary Service Award? Show Answer

Q31) Which of the following is responsible for transmission of the Zika virus to humans? Show Answer

Q32) Who has joined a task force of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to study the future of global financial system? Show Answer

Q33) Which one of the following are useful in the detection of landmines: Show Answer

Q34) In which one of the following kinds of organisms is the phenomenon found wherein the female kills the male after copulation? Show Answer

Q35) What is the average speed of a bee? Show Answer

Q36) How do the members of honey-bee hive recognise each-other? Show Answer

Q37) Which one is a stimulant Show Answer

Q38) Molasses is an excellent raw material for : Show Answer

Q39) Soft drinks such as cocoa contain significant quantities of : Show Answer

Q40) A small pouch containing silica gel is often found in bottles of medicine in tablet or powder form because silica gel : Show Answer

Q41) Hargovind Khurana was awarded for the discovery of Show Answer

Q42) The world’s first fast-acting anti-rabies drug “RMAb” will be launched in which country? Show Answer

Q43) Who among the following scientists shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with his son? Show Answer

Q44) For outstanding contribution to which one of the following fields in Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Prize given? Show Answer

Q45) Consider the following:
1. Camphor
2. Chicory
3. Vanilla
Which of the above is/are plant product(s)?
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Q46) Which part of eye is used in donation? Show Answer

Q47) The first heart transplant was performed by - Show Answer

Q48) The “Pace Maker” is also knows as Show Answer

Q49) During dehydration, the substance that is usually lost by the body is Show Answer

Q50) King Cobra is the only snake that makes its own nest. Why does it make its nest? Show Answer

Q51) The only snake that builds a nest is : Show Answer

Q52) The venom of Cobra is Show Answer

Q53) For which one of the following snakes is the diet mainly composed of other snakes? Show Answer

Q54) Which snake of the following is nonpoisonous? Show Answer

Q55) In which faculty is scientist Evan Pavlov known for? Show Answer

Q56) A man feels unpleasant due to humidity and heat. The reason for this is : Show Answer

Q57) Which of the following actions is related with evaporation of sweat? Show Answer

Q58) The largest flower of the world is- Show Answer

Q59) Censor mechanism of dispersal of seeds is found in : Show Answer

Q60) It is harmful to sleep under a tree an night because the tree releases Show Answer

Q61) A biojector is : Show Answer

Q62) It is possible to produce seedless tomato fruits by : Show Answer

Q63) What is Jarvik-7? Show Answer

Q64) Robert Webster is known for his work associated with which one of the following? Show Answer

Q65) Jonas Salk is known for the discovery of Show Answer

Q66) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Francis Collins : Mapping human genome
Sergey Brin : Google Search Engine
Jimmy Wales : Wikipedia Show Answer

Q67) Which of the following is a common adulterant of mustard oil seeds? Show Answer

Q68) What is agent Orange? Show Answer

Q69) Which scientist has modifed the 'erosional cycle'? Show Answer

Q70) The age of most ancient mountain group is assessed by Show Answer

Q71) The age of tree, in years, can be ascertained by: Show Answer

Q72) Which of the following countries has imposed economic sanctions against Turkey, recently? Show Answer

Q73) Eldar Ryazanov, who passed away recently, was related which of the following fields? Show Answer

Q74) Which of the following countries has been ranked first in the latest Global Workforce Happiness Index? Show Answer

Q75) Which of the following has the atomic number 29? Show Answer

Q76) Which of the following statements is/are true? Show Answer

Q77) Assertion- -In paramagnetism certain materials are attracted by an externally applied magnetic field, and
Reason-They form internal, induced magnetic fields in the direction of the applied magnetic field.
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Q78) Consider the following facts about sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR)
1. The sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR) is a Generation IV reactor project to design an advanced fast neutron reactor
2. It builds on two closely related existing projects, the LMFBR and the Integral Fast Reactor, with the objective oproducing a fast-spectrum, sodium-cooled reactor.

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Q79) Assertion-Radiocarbon combines with atmospheric oxygen to form radioactive carbon dioxide, which is incorporated into plants by photosynthesis; animals then acquire 14C by eating the plants.

Reason-The radiocarbon dating method is based on the fact that radiocarbonis constantly being created in the atmosphere by the interaction of cosmic rays with atmospheric nitrogen.
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Q80) H.A. Bethe is known for the discovery of Show Answer

Q81) Which of the following combine to form composite particles called hadrons? Show Answer

Q82) Reason--A thermonuclear weapon is a nuclear weapon
Assertion-A thermonuclear weapon uses the energy from a primary nuclear fission reaction to compress and ignite a secondary nuclear fusion reaction.
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Q83) Assertion-radioactive substance is unstable
Reason-the strong nuclear force that holds the nucleus of the atom together is not balanced with the electric force that wants to push it apart.
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Q84) Who among the following is responsible for developing transgenic plants with Agrobacterium T-DNA? Show Answer

Q85) Reason-. is a semiconductor device that emits visible light when an electric current passes through it.
Assertion-The light in most LEDs is monochromatic, occurring at a single wavelength.

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Q86) Assertion-Pure iron cannot be hardened or strengthened by heat treatment but the addition of carbon enables a wide range of hardness and strength.
Reason- In Austenitic and Ferritic stainless steels a high carbon content is undesirable, especially for welding due to the threat of carbide precipitation.
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Q87) Benzathine penicillin is applied for Show Answer

Q88) Hydrogen sulfide is a chemical compound with the formula H2S. It is a colorless gas with the characteristic foul odor of rotten eggs; it is
1. heavier than air
2. very poisonous
3. corrosive
4. flammable
5. explosive
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Q89) Consider the following statements-
1. Gram-positive bacteria possess a thick cell wall containing many layers of peptidoglycan and teichoic acids.
2. Gram-negative bacteria have a relatively thin cell wall consisting of a few layers of peptidoglycan surrounded by a second lipid membrane containing lipopolysaccharides and lipoproteins.
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Q90) This disease in 2013 resulted in 260,000 deaths up from 251,000 deaths in 1990. Identify the disease from this description. Show Answer

Q91) The principle postulates a hypothetical process in which an atom is "built up" by progressively adding electrons. Identify the principle – Show Answer

Q92) Consider the following statements-
1. The diesel engine has the highest thermal efficiency of any standard internal or external combustion engine
2. It has very high compression ratio and inherent lean burn which enables heatdissipation by the excess air.

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Q93) Crocus sativus is commonly known as Show Answer

Q94) Crocus sativus is commonly known as Show Answer

Q95) An An Integrated Circuit (IC), can function as an
1. Amplifier
2. Oscillator
3. Timer
4. Computer Memory
5. Microprocessor
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Q96) Consider the following facts on Darwin's Theory of Evolution
1. all life is related
2. life has descended from a common ancestor:
3. the birds and the bananas, the fishes and the flowers all are related.
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Q97) Assertion-Stainless steel does not readily corrode, rust or stain with water as ordinary steel does.
Reason-it is not fully stain-proof in low-oxygen, high-salinity, or poor air-circulation environments.

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Q98) Consider the following statements with regard to Liquid crystals -
1. Liquid crystals have the ordering properties of solids but they flow like liquids.
2. Liquid crystalline materials have been observed for over a century but were not as such until 1880s.

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Q99) Consider the following statements with regard to Quantum mechanics
1. Quantum mechanics, science dealing with the behaviour of matter and light on the atomic and subatomic scale.
2. It attempts to describe and account for the properties of molecules and atoms and their constituents—electrons, protons, neutrons, and other more esoteric particles such as quarks and gluons.

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Q100) Blackleg, quarter, is an infectious disease affecting Show Answer

Q101) The nucleus is the very dense region consisting of protons and neutrons at the center of an atom. The proton–neutron model of the nucleus was proposed in 1932 by Show Answer

Q102) Which of the following is not a bacterial disease?
1. Foot and mouth disease
2. Anthrax
3. Black Quarter
4. Cowpox

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Q103) Consider the following statements about fluorescent lamp -
1. A fluorescent lamp converts electrical into useful light much more efficiently than incandescent lamps.
2. The luminous efficacy of a fluorescent light bulb can exceed 100 lumens per watt, several times the efficacy of an incandescent bulb with comparable light output.

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Q104) Which of the following statements is true?
1. Low pressure and high pressure. Low-pressure sodium lamps are highly efficient electrical light sources, but their yellow light restricts applications to outdoor lighting such as street lamps.
2. High-pressure sodium lamps have a broader spectrum of light than the low-pressure lamps, but still poorer color rendering than other types of lamps.

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Q105) Assertion-Dry ice is useful for preserving frozen foods, ice cream, etc., where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
Reason-It sublimes at ?78.5 °C (?109.3 °F) at Earth atmospheric pressures.
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Q106) Which of the following statement/s is/are true about Hydrogen gas?
1. Hydrogen gas cannot burn in absence of air.
2. It reacts with oxygen to produce water.
3. It is highly flammable

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Q107) Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. Pearls are formed inside the shell of certain mollusks as a defence mechanism
2. The mollusk creates a pearl sac to seal off a potentially threatening irritant such as a parasite inside the shell

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Q108) Consider the following statements on BMP file format
1. The BMP file format is a raster graphics image file format used to store bitmap digital images,
2. The BMP file format is capable of storing two-dimensional digital images of arbitrary width, height, and resolution,

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Q109) Assertion-A microwave oven can cook or reheat food much faster than a conventional oven.
Reason-Using microwave technology, water and particles within the food are heated incredibly fast, turning cold or frozen food into steaming and hot meals.

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Q110) Consider the properties of aluminum-
1. Low density and strength make aluminium ideal for construction of aircraft, lightweight vehicles, and ladders
2. .Easy shaping and corrosion resistance make aluminiuma good material for drink cans and roofing materials.
3. Corrosion resistance and low density leads to its use for greenhouses and window frames
4. High selectivity makes aluminium ideal for mirrors, reflectors and heat resistant clothing for fire fighting.

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Q111) Assertion-Plutonium is created from uranium in nuclear reactors.
Reason- When uranium-238 absorbs a neutron, it becomes uranium-239 which ultimately decays to plutonium-239.
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Q112) Consider the following statements about Thorium
1. Thorium is a radioactive chemical element that could in theory be used to generate large quantities of low-carbon electricity in future decades
2. Thorium is found in small amounts in most rocks and soils
3. It is three times more abundant than tin in the Earth's crust
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Q113) Consider the following statements about diamond–
1. Diamond is less stable than graphite,
2. The conversion rate from diamond to graphite is negligible at standard conditions.
3. Diamond is renowned as a material with superlative physical qualities, most of which originate from the strong covalent bonding between its atoms.

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Q114) Assertion-There are many benefits with thorium compared to uranium, which is currently used in nuclear reactors.
Reason-In terms of chemical stability and resistance to radioactivity thorium is a safer alternative compared to uranium.
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Q115) Which of the following is not true regarding this? Show Answer

Q116) Assertion-Chromium is a mineral our bodies use in small amounts for normal body functions, such as digesting food.
Reason-Chromium exists in many natural foods including brewer's yeast, meats, potatoes, cheeses, molasses, spices, whole-grain breads and cereals, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Q117) Assertion-Anodizing increases resistance to corrosion and wear, and provides better adhesion for paint primers and glues than does bare metal.
Reason-alloys are anodized to increase corrosion resistance and to allow dyeing (coloring), improved lubrication, or improved adhesion.
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Q118) Iodine is obtained from Show Answer

Q119) Noscapine is obtained from Show Answer

Q120) Heroin is obtained from Show Answer

Q121) Which one of the following is a substance abundantly available in the sea and administered in a certain deficiency disease? Show Answer

Q122) Satellite used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit. A satellite is said to be in such an orbit when
1. the orbit is geosynchronous.
2. the orbit is circular.
3. the orbit lies in the place of the Earths equator.
4. the orbit is at an altitude of 22236 km.
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Q123) In which atmospheric layer are the communication satellites located ? Show Answer

Q124) NASA-U.S. space agency, has launched a telescope named Kepler to find Show Answer

Q125) India’s first remote sensing satellite (I.R.S.-IA) was launched from : Show Answer

Q126) Which Satellite was successfully launched by ISRO on 22 December, 2005 ? Show Answer

Q127) Which one of the following is a spacecraft? Show Answer

Q128) Apple was launched from Show Answer

Q129) The first Indian Communication Satellite APPLE was launched on : Show Answer

Q130) When was 'Insat-2A' launched? Show Answer

Q131) The most common constituent of sand in inland continental settings and non-tropical coastal settings is silica (silicon dioxide, or SiO2), usually in the form of Show Answer

Q132) A pressurized heavy-water reactor (PHWR)
1. is a nuclear power reactor,
2. uses unenriched natural uranium as its fuel,
3. uses heavy water (deuterium oxide D2O) as its coolant and moderator.
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Q133) A Multilateral Export Control Regime (MECR) is an international body that states use to organize their national export control systems. There are currently four such regimes: Which of the following is responsible for the control of rockets and other aerial vehicles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction Show Answer

Q134) Nuclear power is the -------------------source of electricity in India Show Answer

Q135) Identify the research station of India at Antarctica from the description given below-
1. It is India's second permanent research station in Antarctica as part of the Indian Antarctic Programme.
2. Work on the station was first started by the Indian Expedition which landed there in end Dec 1984, the team was led by DR B B Bhattacharya.
3. It is situated on the rocky mountainous region called Schirmacher Oasis.
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Q136) Which of the following is notable for being the first dual band radar imaging satellite of India ? Show Answer

Q137) Which of the following has the atomic number 29? Show Answer

Q138) Germanium is the chemical element of atomic number 32, a shiny grey semimetal. Which of the following statements is/are true about germanium?
1. Germanium is important in the making of transistors and other semiconductor devices,
2. It has been largely replaced by silicon.
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Q139) Which of the following statements is/are true? Show Answer

Q140) Assertion- -In paramagnetism certain materials are attracted by an externally applied magnetic field, and
Reason-They form internal, induced magnetic fields in the direction of the applied magnetic field.
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Q141) Consider the following statements-
1. The BrahMos is a short range ramjet supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land.
2. It is a joint venture between the Russian Federation's NPO Mashinostroeyenia and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) who have together formed BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited.
3. It is the world's fastest cruise missile in operation.
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Q142) Consider the following facts about sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR)
1. The sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR) is a Generation IV reactor project to design an advanced fast neutron reactor
2. .It builds on two closely related existing projects, the LMFBR and the Integral Fast Reactor, with the objective producing a fast-spectrum, sodium-cooled reactor.
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Q143) What is photoelectric effect? Show Answer

Q144) An electric generator is a device that Show Answer

Q145) Assertion-Radiocarbon combines with atmospheric oxygen to form radioactive carbon dioxide, which is incorporated into plants by photosynthesis; animals then acquire 14C by eating the plants.
Reason-The radiocarbon dating method is based on the fact that radiocarbon is constantly being created in the atmosphere by the interaction of cosmic rays with atmospheric nitrogen.
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Q146) Consider the following statements
1. Photosynthesis always begins when energy from light is absorbed by proteins called reaction centres that contain green chlorophyll pigments.
2. In plants, these proteins are held inside organelles called chloroplasts, which are most abundant in leaf cells, while in bacteria they are embedded in the plasma membrane.
3. In plants, mineral uptake is the way in which minerals enter the cellular material,.
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Q147) Which of the following combine to form composite particles called hadrons? Show Answer

Q148) Reason--A thermonuclear weapon is a nuclear weapon
Assertion-A thermonuclear weapon uses the energy from a primary nuclear fission reaction to compress and ignite a secondary nuclear fusion reaction.
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Q149) Who among the following is responsible for developing transgenic plants with Agrobacterium T-DNA? Show Answer

Q150) A transformer functions on the basis of Show Answer

Q151) Benzathine penicillin is applied for Show Answer

Q152) Albert Einstein received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his "services to Show Answer

Q153) What is true superconductivity? Show Answer

Q154) This disese in 2013 resulted in 260,000 deaths up from 251,000 deaths in 1990. Identify the disese from this description. Show Answer

Q155) Galvanization, or galvanisation, is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, to prevent rusting. Galvanizing protects when
1. it forms a coating of corrosion-resistant zinc which prevents corrosive substances from reaching the more delicate part of the metal
2. the zinc serves as a sacrificial anode so that even if the coating is scratched, the exposed steel will still be protected by the remaining zinc
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Q156) Consider the following statements-
1. Biogas is primarily methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) and
2. The gases methane, hydrogen, and carbon monoxide (CO) can be combusted or oxidized with oxygen. This energy release allows biogas to be used as a fuel
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Q157) Chain reaction in nuclear reactor Show Answer

Q158) Which of the following is emitted by radioactive substance?
1. Gama rays
2. Alpha rays
3. Beta rays
4. X rays
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Q159) The principle postulates a hypothetical process in which an atom is "built up" by progressively adding electrons. Identify the principle – Show Answer

Q160) Consider the following statements-
1. xylem transports water and soluble mineral nutrients from the roots throughout the plant.
2. It is also used to replace water lost during transpiration and photosynthesis.
3. The transport is passive not powered by energy spent by the tracheary elements themselves, which are dead by maturity and no longer have living contents.
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Q161) Consider the following statements-
1. The diesel engine has the highest thermal efficiency of any standard internal orexternal combustion engine
2. It has very high compression ratio and inherent lean burn which enables heatdissipation by the excess air.
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Q162) Crocus sativus Is commonly known as Show Answer

Q163) An Integrated Circuit (IC), can function as an
1. Amplifier
2. Oscillator
3. Timer
4. Computer Memory
5. Microprocessor
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Q164) Laser light is made up of only one color of light concentrated into a narrow band of frequencies. This property is called Show Answer

Q165) Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. The chemical element isotopes that can sustain a fission chain reaction are called nuclear fuels, and are said to be fissile.
2. The most common nuclear fuels are 235U (the isotope of uranium with an atomic mass of 235 and of use in nuclear reactors) and 239Pu (the isotope of plutonium with an atomic mass of 239).
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Q166) Which of the following statements is /are true about beta particles -
1. The beta particles emitted are a form of ionizing radiation also known as beta rays.
2. The production of beta particles is termed beta decay.
3. They are designated by the Greek letter beta (?).
4. There are two forms of beta decay, ?? and ?+, which respectively give rise to the electron and the positron.
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Q167) The nucleus is the very dense region consisting of protons and neutrons at the center of an atom. The proton–neutron model of the nucleus was proposed in 1932 by Show Answer

Q168) Rinderpest in animal is caused by Show Answer

Q169) Alpha particles are two protons bound to two neutrons -- essentially, it is the nucleus of a Show Answer

Q170) Which of the following is not a bacterial disease?
1. Foot and mouth disease
2. Anthrax
3. Black Quarter
4. Cowpox
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Q171) Which of the following is heavy water?
1. deuterium oxide
2. carbon monoxide
3. hydrogen oxide
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Q172) Consider the following statements about fluorescent lamp -
1. A fluorescent lamp converts electrical into useful light much more efficiently than incandescent lamps.
2. The luminous efficacy of a fluorescent light bulb can exceed 100 lumens per watt, several times the efficacy of an incandescent bulb with comparable light output.
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Q173) Physicist Richard Feynman is known as the father of Show Answer

Q174) Which of the following statements is true-
1. low pressure and high pressure. Low-pressure sodium lamps are highly efficient electrical light sources, but their yellow light restricts applications to outdoor lighting such as street lamps.
2. High-pressure sodium lamps have a broader spectrum of light than the low-pressure lamps, but still poorercolorrendering than other types of lamps.
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Q175) Assertion-Dry ice is useful for preserving frozen foods, ice cream, etc., where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
Reason-It sublimes at ?78.5 °C (?109.3 °F) at Earth atmospheric pressures.
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Q176) Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. Pearls are formed inside the shell of certain mollusks as a defence mechanism
2. The mollusk creates a pearl sac to seal off a potentially threatening irritant such as a parasite inside the shell
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Q177) Assertion-A microwave oven can cook or reheat food much faster than a conventional oven.
Reason-Using microwave technology, water and particles within the food are heated incredibly fast, turning cold or frozen food into steaming and hot meals.
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Q178) Consider the properties of aluminum-
1. Low density and strength make aluminium ideal for construction of aircraft, lightweight vehicles, and ladders
2. .Easy shaping and corrosion resistance make aluminiuma good material for drink cans and roofing materials.
3. Corrosion resistance and low density leads to its use for greenhouses and window frames
4. High reflectivity makes aluminium ideal for mirrors, reflectors and heat resistant clothing for fire fighting.
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Q179) Assertion-Plutonium is created from uranium in nuclear reactors.
Reason- When uranium-238 absorbs a neutron, it becomes uranium-239 which ultimately decays to plutonium-239.
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Q180) Consider the following statements –
1. Thalassaemia affect haemoglobin –
2. haemoglobin is the substance in our blood that carries oxygen around our body.
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Q181) Consider the following statements:
1. Microorganisms that exist as unicellular, multicellular, or cell clusters.
2. Microorganims are widespread in nature and are beneficial to life, but some can cause serious harm.
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Q182) Nuclear fusion is the process by which multiple nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus. It is accompanied by the release or absorption of energy depending on the masses of the nuclei involved.
1. Uranium-238 (238U or U-238) is the most common isotope of uranium found in nature.
2. It is not fissile, but is a fertile material:
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Q183) Which is the bundant element in earts crust? Show Answer

Q184) Consider the following statements-
1. Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a digital optical disc data storage format.
2. It was designed to supersede the DVD format
3. it is capable of storing high-definition video resolution (1080p).
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Q185) Consider the following statements-
1. Oxidation-reduction reactions (redox reactions) are reactions in which electrons are lost by an atom or ion in one reactant and gained by an atom or ion in another reactant.
2. Although electrons are gained and lost in these reactions, the balanced equation for a redox reaction does not show the electrons that are being transferred.
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Q186) Consider the following statements about diomond–
1. Diamond is less stable than graphite,
2. the conversion rate from diamond to graphite is negligible at standard conditions.
3. Diamond is renowned as a material with superlative physical qualities, most of which originate from the strong covalent bonding between its atoms.
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Q187) Assertion-There are many benefits with thorium compared to uranium, which is currently used in nuclear reactors.
Reason-In terms of chemical stability and resistance to radioactivity thorium is a safer alternative compared to uranium.
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Q188) Of the following is not true regarding this Show Answer

Q189) Which of the following is not the primary natural soil gases Show Answer

Q190) Hydrocarbon vision 2025 Focuses on long-term energy security.
1. enhance domestic availability of oil and gas,
2. pursue natural gas projects and facilitate availability of LNG,
3. develop hydrocarbon sector as a globally competitive industry,
4. maintain adequate levels of self sufficiency in refining
5. establish adequate strategic storage of crude and petroleum products in different locations
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Q191) Assertion-Chromium is a mineral our bodies use in small amounts for normal body functions, such as digesting food.
Reason-Chromium exists in many natural foods including brewer's yeast, meats, potatoes ,cheeses, molasses, spices, whole-grain breads and cereals, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Q192) Silicon is the ………………most common element in the universe by mass, Show Answer

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Q194) Consider the following statements-
1. Isotopes are sets of nuclides/atoms having the same number of protons, but different number of neutrons
2. In other words, the same atomic number but a different atomic mass.
3. Each individual isotope is a separate nuclide.
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Q195) Low-temperature thermal desalination (LTTD) is a desalination technique which takes advantage of the fact that Show Answer

Q196) Identify the substance from the description given below-
1. It is the widely used substance known as baby powder (aka talcum).
2. It occurs as foliated to fibrous masses, and in an exceptionally rare crystal form.
3. It has a perfect basal cleavage, and the folia are non-elastic, although slightly flexible.
4. It is the softest known mineral and listed as 1 on the Mohs hardness scale.
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Q197) The principal mica used by the electrical industry, is used incapacitors that are ideal for high frequency and radio frequency.
1. Muscovite
2. Biotite
3. Lepidolite
4. Zinnwaldite
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Q198) Consider the following statements with regard to ionosphere
1. The ionosphere is a region of Earth's upper atmosphere, from about 60 km (37 mi) to 600 km (370 mi) altitude
2. It includes the thermosphere and parts of the mesosphere and exosphere.
3. It is distinguished because it is ionized by solar radiation.
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Q199) The primary modes of heat transport from the body is/ are
1. convection to the surrounding air,
2. thermal radiation
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Q200) Bauxite consists mostly of the minerals
1. gibbsite Al(OH)3,
2. boehmite ?-AlO(OH)
3. diaspore ?-AlO(OH),
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Q201) Assertion-Pure iron cannot be hardened or strengthened by heat treatment but the addition of carbon enables a wide range of hardness and strength.
Reason- In Austenitic and Ferritic stainless steels a high carbon content is undesirable, especially for welding due to the threat of carbide precipitation.
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Q202) Assertion-Anodizing increases resistance to corrosion and wear, and provides better adhesion for paint primers and glues than does bare metal.
Reason-alloys are anodized to increase corrosion resistance and to allow dyeing (coloring), improved lubrication, or improved adhesion.
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Q203) India’s first-ever Water Metro project has been launched in which of the following cities? Show Answer

Q204) Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel? Show Answer

Q205) With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017.
2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2 °C or even 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels.
3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change.
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Q206) Consider the following statements:
1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the 'Club of Rome'.
2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.
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Q207) H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases? Show Answer

Q208) With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:
1.The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.
2. Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere.
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Q209) The problem of international liquidity is related to the nonavailability of Show Answer

Q210) With reference to ‘fuel cells’ in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity. consider the following statements :
1. If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as byproducts.
2. Fuel cells can be used for powering buildings and not for small devices like laptop computers.
3. Fuel cells produce electricity in the form of Alternating Current (AC).
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Q211) Kalamkari painting refers to Show Answer

Q212) Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept? Show Answer

Q213) There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit?
1. Reducing revenue expenditure
2. Introducing new welfare schemes
3. Rationalizing subsidies
4. Expanding industries
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Q214) Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status?
1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees
2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
3. Tirupathi Laddu
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Q215) With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a Public Limited Government Company.
2. It is a Non – Banking Financial Company.
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Q216) In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the 'Seed Replacement Rates' of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/ constraints in its wider/greater implementation?
1. There is no National Seeds Policy in place.
2. There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops.
3. There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high volume crops.
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Q217) With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture.
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Q218) Consider the following statements:
1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q219) Consider the following pairs: Vitamin Deficiency disease
1. Vitamin C : Scurvy
2. Vitamin D : Rickets
3. Vitamin E : Night blindness
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Q220) There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why?
1. They can accumulate in the environment, and contaminate water and soil.
2. They can enter the food chains.
3. They can trigger the production of free radicals.
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Q221) Which of the following have coral reefs?
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Gulf of Kachchh
3. Gulf of Mannar
4. Sunderbans
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Q222) In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical Climate
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Q223) The Seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of Show Answer

Q224) With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to Show Answer

Q225) Consider the following rivers:
1. Barak
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri
Which of the above flows / flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
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Q226) Consider the following Pairs : Wetlands Confluence of rivers
1. Harike Wetlands : Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej
2. Keoladeo Ghana : Confluence of National Park Banas and Chambal
3. Kolleru Lake : Confluence of Musi and Krishna
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Q227) The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2°C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3°C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?
1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source
2. Widespread coral mortality will occur
3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.
4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world
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Q228) With reference to two nonconventional energy sources called ‘coalbed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following statements :
1. Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks.
2. In India, abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found.`
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Q229) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ? Spacecraft Purpose
1. Cassini –Huygens Orbiting the: Venus and transmitting data to the Earth
2. Messenger: Mapping and investigating the Mercury
3. Voyager 1 and 2: Exploring the outer solar system
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Q230) Which of the following is/are the example /examples of chemical change ?
1. Crystallization of sodium chloride.
2. Melting of ice
3. Sourcing of milk
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Q231) Consider the following techniques / phenomena:
1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants
2. Cytoplasmic male sterility
3. Gene silencing
Which of the above is/are used to create transgenic crops ?
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Q232) Consider the following statements :
1. Maize can be used for the production of starch.
2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.
3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
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Q233) Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three ? Show Answer

Q234) When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen? Show Answer

Q235) In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the Show Answer

Q236) Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India? Show Answer

Q237) With reference to the use of nanotechnology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology
2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy
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Q238) “Fengyun-4” an advance weather satellite has been successfully launched into orbit by which country? Show Answer

Q239) Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT), the world’s longest and deepest traffic tunnel,is located in which country? Show Answer

Q240) “e-pashuhaat portal” has been launched by which union ministry for livestock? Show Answer

Q241) The book “Banaras City of Light” has been authored by whom? Show Answer

Q242) Who has been elected as the new President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for 2017? Show Answer

Q243) Which of the following has become the India’s first e-assembly constituency? Show Answer

Q244) Which of the following has been named as the world’s fastest supercomputer, as per recently released Top500 list of supercomputers? Show Answer

Q245) Which state government has signed a MoU with the Microsoft India for digital initiatives? Show Answer

Q246) Which committee has submitted its report on existence of Saraswati River to the Union Government? Show Answer

Q247) Indian Railways has recently signed pact with which country for high-speed trains? Show Answer

Q248) Dario Fo, who passed away recently, was the Nobel prize winning playwright and actor of which country? Show Answer

Q249) The book “Jihad in My Saffron Garden” has been authored by whom? Show Answer

Q250) The 2016 Nobel Literature Prize has been won by whom? Show Answer

Q251) Who has been appointed as new DG of Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)? Show Answer

Q252) Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away recently, was the king of which country? Show Answer

Q253) Who will be the first female President of Estonia? Show Answer

Q254) Which bank has became the first domestic bank of India to open a branch in Yangon, Myanmar? Show Answer

Q255) Which committee has been constituted to examine causes of vacant seats in IITs, NITs? Show Answer

Q256) Who has been awarded the 2016 John F. Richards Prize? Show Answer

Q257) The book “Modi’s Midas Touch in Foreign Policy” has been authored by whom? Show Answer

Q258) What is the theme of 2016 World Teachers’ Day (WTD)? Show Answer

Q259) Who is the newly appointed CMD of Power Finance Corporation (PFC)?
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Q260) Who has won 2016 Malaysia Grand Prix Formula One World Championship? Show Answer

Q261) The World Animal Day (WAD) is observed on which day? Show Answer

Q262) Which state has become the first Indian state to implement Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in Kerosene? Show Answer

Q263) What is the India’s GDP growth forecast for 2016, as per World Bank’s latest report ‘South Asia Economic Focus’? Show Answer

Q264) Which Indian film-maker has been conferred with the French honour of ‘Knight in the National Order of Merit’? Show Answer

Q265) Who will be the chief guest for the 2016 Republic Day of India? Show Answer

Q266) Which Indian-American professor has been named as the 2016 class of the “Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology” by the American Academy of Audiology? Show Answer

Q267) Which short film has won the first prize at the Swachh Bharat Short Film Festival (SBSFF)? Show Answer

Q268) Who has won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine? Show Answer

Q269) Who has been appointed as the full-time member of 21st Law Commission of India? Show Answer

Q270) The World Vegetarian Day (WVD) is observed on which date? Show Answer

Q271) Which country’s currency has officially joined elite Club of International Monetary Fund (IMF) reserve currencies? Show Answer

Q272) The book “Far and Away:Reporting From the Brink of Change” has been authored by whom? Show Answer

Q273) What is the theme of 2016 International Translation Day (ITD)? Show Answer

Q274) Who has been appointed as the new chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI)? Show Answer

Q275) Who has been appointed as the new director of Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (NMML)? Show Answer

Q276) Who has been named for 2016 Lata Mangeshkar Award for Lifetime Achievement? Show Answer

Q277) Who has been honoured with the 2015 Moortidevi award? Show Answer

Q278) Who has become first Indian woman to cross 60m in javelian throw? Show Answer

Q279) The book “All That Man Is” has been authored by whom? Show Answer

Q280) Which state has topped list of endemic flowering plant in India, as per the recently released publication of Botanical Survey of India (BSI) titled “Endemic Vascular Plants of India”? Show Answer