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Question 201

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How many pairs of salivary glands are there in the human body?

  1. AOption (a)

    One pair

  2. BOption (b)

    Three pairs

  3. COption (c)

    Four pairs

  4. DOption (d)

    Two pairs

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Three pairs

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Three pairs.

 Key Points

  • The human mouth has three pairs of major salivary glands and numerous minor salivary glands scattered throughout the oral cavity.
  • The three pairs of major salivary glands are the parotid glands, the submandibular glands, and the sublingual glands.
  • Parotid glands are the largest of the salivary glands and are located in the cheeks over the mandible, toward the back of the mouth.
  • Submandibular glands are roughly the size of a walnut and are located beneath the floor of the mouth.
  • Sublingual glands are the smallest and are located beneath the tongue.

Question 202

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What will be the volume of 1 gram-mole of a gas at constant pressure and temperature (N.T.P.)?

  1. AOption (a)

    20 liter 

  2. BOption (b)

    31.4 liter 

  3. COption (c)

    22.4 liter 

  4. DOption (d)

    44 liter 

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

22.4 liter 

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 22.4 liter.

 Key Points

  • One mole of an ideal gas occupies 22.4 liters at standard temperature and pressure (STP), which is defined as 0 degrees Celsius and 1-atmosphere pressure. This is known as the molar volume of a gas.
  • This volume is derived from the ideal gas law and Avogadro's law.

Question 203

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Which of the following cellular organelles helps in protein synthesis?

  1. AOption (a)

    Lysosomes

  2. BOption (b)

    Vocuole

  3. COption (c)

    Centriole

  4. DOption (d)

    Ribosome

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Ribosome

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Ribosome.

 Key Points

  • Ribosomes are the cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis.
  • They are composed of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins and are found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
  • There are two types of ribosomes based on their location and function in the cell: Free ribosomes (in the cytoplasm) and bound ribosomes (attached to the endoplasmic reticulum).
  • The process of protein synthesis involves two main stages: Transcription (in the nucleus) and translation (at the ribosome).

 Additional Information

  • Lysosomes are involved in intracellular digestion, not protein synthesis.
  • The vacuole is an organelle that stores substances within a cell.
  • Centrioles are involved in cell division, specifically in the formation of the mitotic spindle.

Question 204

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Out of 120 students of science, commerce and arts in a school, 15% are in science. If there are total 66 students of arts department, what percentage students of commerce department?

  1. AOption (a)

    36

  2. BOption (b)

    32

  3. COption (c)

    30

  4. DOption (d)

    24

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

30

Why this answer is correct

Given Data:

Total number of students = 120

Number of students in the arts department = 66

 

We are also given that 15% of the students are in the science department. Therefore, the remaining students must be in the commerce and arts departments.

 

Number of students in the science department = 15% of 120 = (15/100) * 120 = 18

 

Number of students in the commerce and arts departments = Total number of students - Number of students in the science department = 120 - 18 = 102

 

Now, let's determine the number of students in the commerce department:

 

Number of students in the commerce department = Number of students in the commerce and arts departments - Number of students in the arts department = 102 - 66 = 36

 

To calculate the percentage of students in the commerce department:

 

Percentage of students in the commerce department = (Number of students in the commerce department / Total number of students) * 100

                                                = (36 / 120) * 100

                                                = 30%

 

Therefore, the percentage of students in the commerce department is 30%

Question 205

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Which of the following words cannot be formed using the letters of the word TRANSFERENCE?

  1. AOption (a)

    FRANCE 

  2. BOption (b)

    ENTRANCE 

  3. COption (c)

    TENSE 

  4. DOption (d)

    FACTOR 

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

FACTOR 

Why this answer is correct

The word FACTOR cannot be formed using the letters of  TRANSFERENCE as there is no O in the word TRANSFERENCE.

Question 206

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Which position is created in the Indian constitution to advise the central government on legal matters?

  1. AOption (a)

    Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

  2. BOption (b)

    Advocate General of India

  3. COption (c)

    Speaker of Lok Sabha

  4. DOption (d)

    Attorney General of India

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Attorney General of India

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Attorney General of India.

Key Points Attorney General:-

  • Article 76 of the Indian Constitution mentions that the President shall appoint a person, who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court ,as the Attorney General Of India.
  • It is the highest law officer in the country.
  • The Attorney General must give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters.
  • The term of office is not fixed by the Constitution.

Qualifications:

  • The Attorney General must be a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
  • They should be a citizen of India.
  • They should have been a judge of some high court for five years or an advocate of some high court for ten years or an eminent jurist, in the opinion of the President.
  • The person should have professional experience in law and should be well-versed in constitutional law.

Functions:

  • The Attorney General gives advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters and to perform such other duties of a legal character, as may from time to time, be referred or assigned to them by the President.
  • They represent the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution.
  • The Attorney General has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.
  • They represent the government in all cases in the Supreme Court in which the Government of India is concerned.
  • They make appearances in any high court in cases where the Government of India is concerned.
  • The Attorney General has the right to speak and to participate in the proceedings of both the houses of Parliament without a right to vote.

Additional Information

  • The Advocate General:-
  • It is a constitutional post and authority duly appointed as per Art.165 of the constitution of India.
  • He is the highest law officer in the state.
  • He corresponds to the Attorney General of India.
  • It is appointed by the governor.
  • Qualifications:-
  • Must be a citizen of India.
  • Must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of a high court.
  • Must have held a judicial office for ten years or been an advocate of a high court for ten years.​
  • Duties and functions:-
  • To advise on the legal matters referred by the governor.
  • To discharge the functions conferred on him by the Constitution or any other law.

Article 194 mentions the power, privileges, and immunities of the Advocate General.

Question 207

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Two soldiers A and B were standing facing east and west respectively. Both of them are told "Turn left, turn back, turn right, turn left". Now, which direction are A and B facing respectively?

  1. AOption (a)

    East, West

  2. BOption (b)

    North, South

  3. COption (c)

    South, North

  4. DOption (d)

    West, East

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

South, North

Why this answer is correct

From the information given:

CommandAB
StartEastWest
Turn leftNorthSouth
Turn backSouthNorth
Turn rightWestEast
Turn leftSouthNorth

 

So finally, A is facing South direction and B is facing North direction. 

Hence the correct answer is Option 3: South, North

Question 208

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A boat travels 1 km downstream in 6 minutes and 6 km per hour upstream. What is the speed of the current (km/h)?

  1. AOption (a)

    3

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    6

  4. DOption (d)

    4

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2

Why this answer is correct

Solution:

The speed of the boat downstream is 1 km in 6 minutes i.e 1/6 km/min = 10 km/ hr

  • 1 minute = 1/60 hr
  • 6 minutes = 6/60 hr = 1/10 hr
  • 1/6 km/min = 1/(1/10) km/hr = 10 km/hr

The speed of the boat upstream is 6 km/h.

The speed of the current is (10 - 6)/2 = 2 km/h.

Question 209

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What is the difference between the largest and smallest four digit number formed by 7, 0, 0, 5?

  1. AOption (a)

    2493

  2. BOption (b)

    2395

  3. COption (c)

    2943

  4. DOption (d)

    2593

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2493

Why this answer is correct

Solution:

  • The largest four digit number formed by 7, 0, 0, 5 is 7500.
  • The smallest four digit number formed by 7, 0, 0, 5 is 5007.
  • The difference between the two numbers is 7500 - 5007 = 2493.

So the answer is option 1) 2493.

Question 210

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Ram's income is 20% more than Shyam's income. What is the percentage of Shyam's income less than Ram's income?

  1. AOption (a)

    \(16\frac{2}{3}\)

  2. BOption (b)

    \(24\frac{2}{3}\)

  3. COption (c)

    \(25\frac{2}{3}\)

  4. DOption (d)

    \(16\frac{3}{4}\)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

\(16\frac{2}{3}\)

Why this answer is correct

Solution:

  • Let Shyam's income = 100
  • Then Ram's income = 120  ( 20% more than Shyam's income)
  • Shyam's income as a percentage of Ram's income = (100/120)*100 = 83.33%
  • Shyam’s income as a percentage less than Ram’s income, we can subtract Shyam’s income percentage from 100%: 100% - 83.33% = 16.67%  i.e ​​\(16\frac{2}{3}\)

So, the answer is option 1) \(16\frac{2}{3}\)