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Question : Which of the following is the red algae?

Option 1: Rhodophyceae

Option 2: Chlorophyceae

Option 3: Liverwort

Option 4: Phaeophyceae

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Correct Answer: Rhodophyceae


Solution : The correct answer is Rhodophyceae.

The Rhodophyceae division is the taxonomic classification for these red algae. They are distinguished by their reddish or purple hue, attributed to pigments like phycoerythrin and phycocyanin. These algae play a crucial role in marine ecosystems and have applications in

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Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number from the given alternatives.

Option 1: 42

Option 2: 84

Option 3: 91

Option 4: 71

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Correct Answer: 71


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: 42; 42 is divisible by 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42. It is not a prime number.
Second option: 84; 84 is divisible by 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 84.

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Question : The term "Rollin" is used in

Option 1: Cricket

Option 2: Tennis

Option 3: Hockey

Option 4: Golf

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Correct Answer: Hockey


Solution : The answer is Hockey.

Rollin is a term associated with hockey, and it refers to the return of the ball to play after it has crossed the touchline. Major Dhyan Chand was one of the greatest hockey players, not only in India but in the

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Question :

Virus in Latin means:

Option 1:

Sweet

Option 2:

Small

Option 3: Fluid

 

Option 4: Poison

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Correct Answer: Poison


Solution : The correct option is - Poison

The Latin word "virus," which means poison and other hazardous compounds, is where the word "virus" originates. The minuscule infectious agent known as a virus is able to multiply itself inside the living cells of other organisms. Being parasites,

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Question : When did Linus Carl Pauling receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research into the nature of the chemical bond and its applications to the elucidation of the structure of complex substances'?

Option 1: 1954

Option 2: 1950

Option 3: 1956

Option 4: 1958

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Correct Answer: 1954


Solution : The correct answer is 1954.

Linus Carl Pauling received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954 for his pioneering work on the nature of chemical bonds and their application to unravel the structures of complicated molecules. In the mid-twentieth century, Linus Pauling's research considerably enhanced

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Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
43, 172, 86, 344, ?

Option 1: 172

Option 2: 258

Option 3: 129

Option 4: 430

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Correct Answer: 172


Solution : Given:
43, 172, 86, 344, ?

In the given series, multiply by 4 and divide by 2 alternately to get the missing number.

So, 172 is the missing number in the given series. Hence, the first option is correct.

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Question : Judes of the distric court are appointed by:

Option 1: Governor

Option 2: Chief Mnister

Option 3: Law minister

Option 4: President

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Correct Answer: Governor


Solution : The Correct Answer is-  Governor

The Governor appoints the District Judges after consulting with the High Courts.  According to Article 233, district judges are appointed. Any state's governor appoints district judges after consulting with the high court. The district's top judge is known as a

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Hundreds of firms went bankrupt during the _________.

Option 1: recission

Option 2: revision

Option 3: remission

Option 4: recession

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Correct Answer: recession


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

A recession is a significant decline in economic activity, often characterised by a decrease in GDP, rising unemployment, and reduced consumer spending. In the context of the sentence, it's referring to a period of economic downturn.

The

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Question : Ten men begin to do a work. But after some days, four of them left the job. As a result, the job that could have been completed in 40 days is completed in 50 days. How many days after the commencement of the work did the four men leave?

Option 1: 30

Option 2: 20

Option 3: 35

Option 4: 25

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Correct Answer: 25


Solution : Number of days taken by 10 men to complete the work = 40
Number of days taken to complete the work after 4 men left after some days = 50 
Total work = 10 × 40 = 400 units
Let the number of days after

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