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12051.

Which of the following statement is/are true?A. Rani Ji ki Baori, also known as Queen’s Stepwell of Rajasthan.B. Barmer is famously called the City of Stepwalls.1. Only A 2. Only B  3. Both A and B  4. None of above

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Only A 

The correct answer is Only A.

  • Rani Ji ki Baori, also known as Queen’s Stepwell of Rajasthan.
  • Bundi is famously called the City of Stepwalls.

  • Rani Ji Baori, Bundi.
    • Bundi has more than 50 stepwells and is called the city of stepwells.
    • Rani Ji ki Baori, also known as ‘Queen’s Stepwell’.
    • It is a famous stepwell built-in 1699 by Rani Nathavati Ji.
    • The younger queen of the ruling King Rao Raja Anirudh Singh of Bundi.
    • This multi-storied stepwell displays excellent carvings of Gajraj with his trunk turned inwards.
    • Giving the impression of having drunk from the baori on its pillars.
    • It's high arched gate gives it an inviting appearance.
12052.

Find the value of polynomial \( 4 x^{2}-5 x+9 \), when \( x=\frac{1}{2} \).

Answer»

\(=4x^2-5x+9\)

put x = 1/2

= 4(1/2)2 = 5/2 +9

= 1-5/2+9

= (2-5+18)/2

= +15/2

= 7.5

12053.

A 240 m long train passes a platform in 45 sec while it passes a signal board in 16 sec. What is the length of the platform?1. 435 m2. 440 m3. 450 m4. 455 m5. 550 m

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 435 m

Given:

Length of the train = 240 m

Time taken on crossing the platform= 45 sec

Time taken to pass a signal board = 16 sec

Formula Used:

Speed of train = Distance traveled to cross the signal / Time taken

Calculations:

According to the formula,

Speed of train = Distance traveled to cross the signal / Time taken

⇒ 240/16 m/s

⇒ 15 m/s

Let the length of the platform be x.

Then, (x + 240)/45 = 15

⇒ x + 240 = 675

⇒ x = 435 m

The length of the platform is 435 m.
12054.

The Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Indian State of1. Jammu & Kashmir 2. Sikkim3. Arunachal Pradesh4. Odisha5. None of the above/More than one of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Arunachal Pradesh

The Correct Answer is Arunachal Pradesh.

  • The Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated in the district of Upper Dibang Valley, covering an area of 4,149 km2.
  • The sanctuary is rich in fauna. Rare mammals such as Mishmi takin, musk deer, red goral, red panda, Asian black bear, occasional tiger and Gongshan muntjac occur, while rare birds include Sclater's monal and Blyth's tragopan.
  • A flying squirrel, new to science, has recently been discovered at the edge of this sanctuary. It was named the Mishmi Hills giant flying squirrel (Petaurista mishmiensis).

States

Wildlife Sanctuary
Jammu and KashmirOvera Aru Wildlife Sanctuary, Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Dachigam National Park
OdishaDebrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary, Karlapat Wild Life Sanctuary
Sikkim Fambonglho wildlife Sanctuary,  Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary,  Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
12055.

x⁶ - 726 factorise

Answer»

Change in question x6 - 76 factorise

x6 - 76 = (x2)3 - (72)3 = (x2 - 72) ((x2)2 + x2 x 72 + (72)2)

(∵ a3 - b3) = (a - b) (a2 + ab + b2))

= (x - 7) (x + ) (x4 + 49x2 + 2401)

12056.

If a man rows at the rate of 10 km/h in still water and his rate against the current is 4 km/h. then the man's rate along the current is:1. 15 km/h2. 20 km/h3. 10 km/h4. 16 km/h5. 24 km/h

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 16 km/h

Given:

Upstream rate = 4 km/h

Speed of a man in still water = 10 km/h

Formula Used:

Speed of the man (boat) in still water = ½ [DOWNSTREAM rate + UPSTREAM rate]

Calculations:

Let the downstream rate be x kmph

According to the formula,

Speed of the man (boat) in still water = ½ [DOWNSTREAM rate + UPSTREAM rate]

⇒ 10 = (1/2) (x + 4)

⇒ 20 = x + 4

⇒ x = 20 – 4

⇒ x = 16 km/h

The man's rate along the current is 16 km/h.
12057.

Find the value of polynomial p(x)=8x3-6x2-4x+3, when x=-1/2

Answer»

p(x) = 8x3 - 6x2 - 4x + 3

p\((-\frac{1}{2})\) = 8\((\frac{-1}{2})^3\) - 6\((\frac{-1}{2})^2\) - 4 x \(\frac{-1}{2}\) + 3

\(8\times\frac{-1}{8}-6\times\frac{1}{4}+2+3\)

\(-1\frac{-3}{2}+5\)

\(4\,\frac{-3}{2}=\frac{8-3}{2}=\frac{5}{2}\)

12058.

Find the value of polynomial p(x)=8x3-6x2-4x+3, when x=root 2

Answer»

8(√2)3-6(√2)22-4√2+3

8(√2)2×(√2)^1-6×√2×√2-4√2+3

8(√2×√2)(√2)-6×2-4√2+3

8×2×√2-12-4√2+3

16√2-12+3-4√2

16√2-9-4√2

12√2-9

12059.

The speed of a boat in still water is 8 km/h and the speed of a stream is 1.5 km/h. A man rows to a place at a distance of 61.75 km and comes back to the starting point. What is the total time taken by him?1. 15 h2. 20 h3. 16 h4. 10 h5. 28 h

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 16 h

Given:

Speed of stream = 1.5 km/h

Speed of a boat in still water = 8 km/h

Distance = 61.75 km

Calculations:

⇒ Rate Upstream = 8 – 1.5 = 6.5 km/h

⇒ Rate Downstream = 8 + 1.5 = 9.5 km/h

⇒ Time take to go upstream = 61.75/6.5 = 9.5 h

⇒ Time take to go downstream = 61.75/9.5 = 6.5 h

⇒ Total time = 9.5 + 6.5 = 16 h

Total time taken by the man is 16 hours.
12060.

Amit and Sonu drives a car at the speed of 7.5 km/hr and 4 km/hr respectively from the same point. Amit drives towards the east and Sonu drives towards the north. What is the distance between them after 2 hours?1. 25 km2. 18 km3. 20 km4. 17 km5. 30 km

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 17 km

Formula Used : 

Speed = distance / time

Calculations:

Let the distance traveled by Sonu and Amit be DS and DA respectively.

D= ( speed × time )A = 7.5 × 2 = 15 km

D= ( speed × time )S = 4 × 2 = 8 km

On applying Pythagoras theorem

Distance between Amit and Sonu = √(15+ 82)

⇒ Distance between Amit and Sonu =  √(152 + 82)

⇒ Distance between Amit and Sonu = 17 km

∴ The distance between them after 2 hours is 17 km.

12061.

The speed of a boat in still water is 8 km / h and the speed of a stream is 1.5 km / h. A man rows to a place at a distance of 61.75 km and comes back to the starting point. What is the total time taken by him?1. 15 h2. 20 h3. 16 h4. 10 h5. 28 h

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 16 h

Given:

Speed of stream = 1.5 km / h

Speed of a boat in still water = 8 km / h

Distance = 61.75 km

Calculations:

⇒ Rate Upstream = 8 - 1.5 = 6.5 km / h

⇒ Rate Downstream = 8 + 1.5 = 9.5 km / h

⇒ Time take to go upstream = 61.75 / 6.5 = 9.5 h

⇒ Time take to go downstream = 61.75 / 9.5 = 6.5 h

⇒ Total time = 9.5 + 6.5 = 16 h

Total time taken by the man is 16 hours.
12062.

A person in a car drives along a straight road from point A to point B at a speed of 60 km/hour for 15 minutes and then from point B to point C at a speed of 90 km/hour for 10 minutes. The average speed of his travel from point A to C is1. 75 km/hr2. 72 km/hr3. 68 km/hr4. 78 km/hr

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 72 km/hr

Formula used:

Average speed = Total distance/Total time

Distance = Speed × Time

Calculation:

Distance from A to B = 60 × (15/60) = 15 km 

Distance from B to C = 90 × (10/60) = 15 km

Average speed = (15 + 15)/(15/60 + 10/60) = 72 km/hr

∴ The average speed of his travel from point A to C is 72 km/hr

12063.

In a mixture, the initial ratio of A and B is 1 ∶ 4, If 25% of the mixture is taken out and 20 litres of B is added, then the amount of B becomes 44 litres then find the initial amount of A.1. 8 litre 2. 6 litre3. 5 litre4. 4 litre5. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 8 litre 

Given: 

The initial ratio of A and B is 1 : 4

Amount of B becomes 44 litres

Concept used:

When some fraction of mixture is taken out then the ratio of the remaining mixture is the same 

Calculation:

Let the initial ratio of the mixture be x and 4x respectively

And, 25% of the mixture is taken out then the quantity of mixture becomes 3x/4 and 3x 

Now, According to the question:

3x + 20 = 44

⇒ 3x = 24 

⇒ x = 8

∴ The initial Amount of A is 8 litre 

12064.

Mechanic drives a certain distance to collect spare parts on a vehicle that runs at speed of 30 kmph in 30 minutes. He repairs the vehicle and then delivers the bike at a certain location and travels at 50 kmph for 30 minutes. Calculate total distance covered1. 40 km2. 20 km3. 30 km4. 25 km

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 40 km

Given:

Unrepaired vehicle = 30 kmph, 30 minutes

Repaired vehicle = 50 kmph, 30 minutes

Formula used:

Speed = Distance / time

Calculations:

Calculating distance in segments

Segment 1: D1 = 30 × 0.5

⇒ D1 = 15 km

Segment 2: D2 = 50 × 0.5

⇒ D2 = 25 km

⇒ Total distance covered = 25 + 15

total distance is 40 km

12065.

A beaker contains acid and water in the ratio 1 ∶ x. When 30 litres of the mixture and 5 litres of water are mixed, the ratio of acid and water becomes 2 ∶ 5. What is the value of x?1. 42. 23. 34. 1

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2

Given:

A beaker contains acid and water in the ratio 1 ∶ x. When 30 litres of the mixture and 5 litres of water are mixed, the ratio of acid and water becomes 2 ∶ 5.

Calculations:

In 30 litres of solution

Acid = (1 × 30)/(1 + x) 

water = (x × 30)/(1 + x)

according to question 

\(\frac{\frac{30}{1\ +\ x}}{\frac{30x}{1\ +\ x}\ +\ 5}\ =\ \frac{2}{5}\)

⇒ 30/(35x + 5) = 2/5

⇒ 70x + 10 = 150

⇒ x = 2

∴ The value of x is 2.

12066.

A shopkeeper sells mixture of chemical and water. A mixture of 90 litres contains chemical and water in the ratio of 4 : 5. When some same quantity of water and chemical added into the mixture then their ratio becomes 11 : 13. The quantity of water in the new mixture is what percent of total quantity of new mixture?1. 40%2. 54%3. 44%4. 48%5. 50%

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 54%

Given:

⇒ Quantity of chemical in mixture = 90 × 4/9 = 40 litres

⇒ Quantity of water in mixture = 90 - 40 = 50 litres

Let quantity of chemical and water added in to the mixture be a litres.

⇒ (40 + a)/(50 + a) = 11 : 13

⇒ 520 + 13a = 550 + 11a

⇒ a = 15

⇒ Quantity of water in new mixture = 50 + 15 = 65 litres

⇒ Total quantity of new mixture = 90 + 15 + 15 = 120 litres

∴ Required percentage = 65/120 × 100 = 54.166 ≈ 54%

12067.

Johnson baby oil is meant for tiny toddlers. What is it? A) Segmentation B) Targeting C) Positioning

Answer»

Correct option: A) Segmentation

12068.

Name any two fabrics used in clothing for toddlers.

Answer»

Cambric, poplin, corduroy, denim

12069.

We have a disc of neglligible thickness and whose surface mass density varies as radial distance from centre as `sigma=sigma_(0)(1+r/R)`, where `R` is the radius of the disc. Specific heat of the material of the disc is`C`. Disc is given an angular velocity `omega_(0)` and placed on a horizontal rough surface such that the plane of the disc is parallel to the surface. Coefficient of friction between disc and suface is `mu`. The temperature of the disc is `T_(0)`. Answer the following question on the base of information provided in the above paragraph If the kinetic energy lost due to the friction between disc and surface is absorbed by the disc the moment heat is generated, by the mass lying at the point where the energy is lost. Assume that there is no radial heat flow in betwen disc particles. Rate of change in temperature at a point lying at `r` distance away from centre with time, before disc stops rotating, will be (`alpha`-magnitude of angular acceleration of rod)A. `(mu gr)/C(omega_(0)-alphat)`B. `(mugr)/(2C)(omega_(0)-alphat)`C. `(mugr)/(3C)(omega_(0)-alphat)`D. `(mugr)/(4C)(omega_(0)-alphat)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`omega=omega_(0)-alphat`
`dE=(mu dmgr)(omega_(0)-alphat)dt=dmCdT`
`=(dT)/(dt)=(mugr)/C(omega_(0) -alphat)`
12070.

Differentiate between incidental adulteration and intentional adulteration.

Answer»

Intentional adulterants : 

Intentional adulterants are sand, marble chips, stones mud, chalk powder, water, mineral oil and coal tar, dyes. These adulterants cause harmful effects on the body.

Incidental adulterants: 

Raw foods such as meat, fish, milk and vegetables grown on sewage are likely to be contaminated with harmful micro-organisms. These are generally destroyed during cooking or processing of food. Some of the microorganisms may survive due to insufficient heat processing.

12071.

Two identical containers contain same amount of idealgas at identical condition. Gas is one container is expanded to 4 times of its volume at constant pressure and gas in another container is expanded to four times to its volume by isothermal process. If `W_(1)` and `W_(2)` be the respective work done, then `(W_(1))/(W_(2))=(alpha)/(In2)`. Find `2/3 alpha`

Answer» Correct Answer - 1
`P_(0)V_(0)=nRT_(0)`
`W_(1)=P_(0)(4V_(0)-V_(0))=3nRT_(0)`
`W_(2)=mRT_(0) In 4=2nRT_(0) In 2`
`(W_(1))/(W_(2))=(3nRT_(0))/(2nRT_(0) In2)=3/(2In2)impliesalpha=3/2implies2/3alpha=1`
12072.

Find the antonym of wordDeliberate A) accidental B) planned C) calculated D) intentional

Answer»

Correct option is A) accidental

12073.

The main scale of a vernier callipers reads 10 mm in 10 divisions. 10 divisions of Vernier scale coincide with 9 divisions of the main scale. When the two jaws of the callipers touch each other, the fifth division of the vernier coincides with some main scale divisions and the zero of the vernier is to the right of zero of main scale. When a sphere is tightly placed between the two jaws, the zero of vernier scale lies slightly behind 3.2 cm and the fourth vernier division coincides with a main scale division. The diameter of the sphere is :(1) 2.07 cm(2) 3.09 cm(3) 4.05 cm(4) 5.03 cm

Answer»

Correct option is (2) 3.09 cm

Zero error = 0.5 mm = 0.05 cm.

Observed reading of sphere diameter = 3.1 cm + (4) (0.01 cm) = 3.14 cm

Actual thickness of sphere = (3.14) - (0.05) = 3.09 cm

12074.

On the basis of dimensions, decide which of the following relation for the displacement of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion is not correct :A. `y = asin .(2pit)/(T)`B. `y = a sin vt`C. `y = (a)/(T) sin ((t)/(a))`D. `y = a sqrt(2)(sin.(2pit)/(T)-cos.(2pit)/(T))`

Answer» Correct Answer - B::C
(B) y = sin (vt)
vt `ne` dimension less
(C ) `y = (a)/(T) sin ((t)/(a))`
`[LT=[a]implies(t)/(a)ne1`
12075.

Photon is quantum of radiation with energy E = hν where ν is frequency and h is Planck’s constant. The dimensions of h are the same as that of(a) Linear impulse(b) Angular impulse(c) Linear momentum(d) Angular momentum

Answer»

(b) Angular impulse

(d) Angular momentum

12076.

Pappus in modification ofA. BractsB. BracteolesC. CorollaD. Calyx

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Pappus is modification of Calyx.
12077.

Which is absent in Asteraceae?A. Cypsella fruitB. Capitulum inflorscenceC. Hypogynous flowersD. Pappus calyx

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Hypogynous flowers is absent in asteraceae.
12078.

When two mutually perpendicular simple harmonic motions of same frequency, amplitude and phase are susperimposedA. the resulting motion is uniform circular motion.B. the resulting motion is linear simple harmonic motion along a straight line inclined equally to the straight lines of motion of component onesC. the resulting motion is an elliptical motion, symmetrical about the lines of motion of the componentsD. the two S.H.M will cancel each other

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`y=A sin (omegat+phi)`
`x=A sin (omegat+phi)`
y=x
12079.

Identify correct match using Column I & column IIColumn IColumn II(i) Spontaneous process(a) isothermal and isobaric process(ii) ΔH°(b) ΔH < 0(iii) ΔT = 0 , Δp = 0(c) ΔG < 0(iv) Exothermic process(d) (Bond energy of reactant) - (Bond energy of product)

Answer»

(i) Spontaneous process   →  ΔG < 0

(ii) ΔH°  →  (Bond energy of reactant) - (Bond energy of product)

(iii) ΔT = 0 , Δp = 0  → isothermal and isobaric process

(iv) Exothermic process  →  ΔH < 0

12080.

A fly wheel is accelerated uniformly from rest and rotates through 5 rad in the first second. The angle rotated by the fly wheel in the next second, will be :(A) 7.5 rad (B) 15 rad(C) 20 rad (D) 30 rad

Answer»

Correct option is (B) 15 rad

The angle rotated during the first two second is \(= \frac 1 2 \times (10)(2)^2\)

= 20 rad

Thus, the angle rotated during the second is

= 20 - 5

= 15 rad

12081.

Which of the following latitudes passes through India?1. Equator2. Arctic Circle3. Tropic of Capricorn4. Tropic of Cancer

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Tropic of Cancer

The correct answer is Tropic of Cancer.

  • The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line that passes through the center of India, at an angle of 23.50 degrees north of the Equator.
  • It passes through 17 nations, one of them being India.
  • In India, the Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states:
    • Gujarat (Jasdan), Madhya Pradesh (Shajapur), Rajasthan (Kalinjarh), Tripura (Udaipur), Chhattisgarh (Sonhat), Jharkhand (Lohardaga), West Bengal (Krishnanagar), and Mizoram (Champhai).
  • The Mahi River is the only river in India that twice cuts the Tropic of Cancer, first in Madhya Pradesh, from where it flows to Rajasthan and for the second time, reaches Gujarat where it cuts.
  • The closest city to the Tropic of Cancer is Udaipur in Tripura.
  • The sunsets perpendicular to the Tropic of Cancer during the Summer Solstice, that is, on June 21, and on the 21st of December, the same thing happened in the southern hemisphere, in the Tropic of Capricorn.
  • The Tropic of Capricorn does not pass through India.
  • The Equator, the Tropic of Cancer, and the Tropic of Capricorn are three imaginary lines passing around the Earth's surface. At 23.5° north of the equator, the Tropic of Cancer is found.
12082.

Consider the following two statements:A. There are deserts between 10° and 20° latitudes in both the hemispheresB. Between 10° and 20° latitudes evaporation exceeds precipitation 1. Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is the reason for (A)2. Both (A) and (B) are true but (B) is not the reason for (A) 3. Only (A) is true 4. Only (B) is true

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Only (B) is true

The correct answer is option 4.

  • The major hot deserts of the world are located on the western coasts of continents between latitudes 15° and 30°N. and S. Hence statement A is incorrect.
  • Deserts are regions where evaporation exceeds precipitation. Hence statement B is correct.
  • There are mainly two types of deserts-
    • Saharan type hot deserts
    • Gobi type mid-latitude temperate desert
  • There is rarely any cloud in the continuous blue sky.
  • The relative humidity is extremely low, decreasing from
  • 60 percent in coastal districts to less than 30 percent in the desert interiors.

  • Major Deserts include-
    • Great Australian Desert - Australia
    • Kalahari Desert - Africa
    • Atacama Desert - South America
    • Mohave and Sonoran Deserts - North America
    • Gobi Desert-China and Mangolia
    • Takla Makan - China
    • Thar- India and Pakistan
12083.

In which district of Bihar does the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is situated?1. Bhagalpur 2. Jamui3. Buxar4. Bhojpur

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Bhagalpur 

The correct answer is Bhagalpur.

  • The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is a home for endangered Gangetic dolphin in Asia.

  • The sanctuary is a 60 km stretch of Ganges river from Munger to Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur district of Bihar.
  • The National Ganga River Basin Authority declared Gangetic dolphins as the national aquatic animal of India.

  • Nagi Dam Bird sanctuary is located in the Jamui district of Bihar near the Jharkhand border.
12084.

In which of the following districts of Bihar Udaypur Vanya Prani Sanctuary is located?1. Saharsa2. Begusarai3. Banka4. Champaran

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Champaran

The correct answer is Champaran.

  • Bihar Udaypur Vanya Prani Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Champaran district of Bihar.
  • The Udaypur Vanya Prani Sanctuary was handed over to Bihar State Forest Development Corporation on lease in 1974.
  • The Udaypur Vanya Prani Sanctuary had undergone large scale afforestation and is famous for its teak, semal, shisham and bamboo.

 

  • Kanwar Jheel Bird Sanctuary is located in Begusarai district of Bihar.
  • The site is one of the main wetlands in India.
12085.

Approximately how much percent area of Bihar is covered with forests?1. 7.272. 5.573. 84. 12.03

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 7.27

The correct answer is option (1) i.e. 7.27.

  • The state of Bihar presently has 6845 sq km notified natural forest area which is 7.27% of the geographical area of the state.
  • These natural forests are spread in the districts of West Champaran, Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Gaya, Jahanabad, Nawada, Nalanda, Munger, Banka and Jamui. The north Bihar except West Champaran is devoid of Natural Forests.
  • The important Tree species of Bihar are Sal (Shorea robusta), Shisham, Teak, Gamhar, Kadamb, Semal, Neem Peepal Bargad, Arjun, Asan, Haldu, Mahua etc.
12086.

Which is the largest Wildlife Sanctuary in Bihar?1. Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary2. Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary3. Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin WildLife Sanctuary4. Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary

The correct answer is option (2) i.e. Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary.

  • Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1992 and covered up across 1350 sq km area.
  • It is located at Kaimur Hills range (Kaimur District of Bihar) where there are beautiful lakes are present.
  • The best time to visit here is also winter season because many species especially the birds come here and enhance the beauty of this sanctuary.
  • It is famous for Black Buck. It is also famous for historical terracotta painting, caves etc
12087.

The endangered species of animals are those:1. which are dangerous to other species.2. which are found in specific areas.3. whose population has declined.4. which are in danger of extinction.

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : which are in danger of extinction.

Explanation:

  • Endangered species are those that are at risk of extinction due to sudden rapid decline in their population or loss of their critical habitat.
  • An endangered species is a type of organism that is threatened by extinction. Development can also endanger species indirectly. 
  • Invasive species can be any kind of living organism such as an amphibian (like the cane toad), plant, insect, fish, fungus, bacteria, or even an organism's seeds or eggs; that is not native to an ecosystem and causes harm to other species.
  • Species found only in a particular area is known as Endemic species.

  • Red Data Book keeps a record of all endangered animals, plants, and species. It contains a list of species that are in danger of becoming extinct.

  • Extinct Species: Extinct animals are those species that are no longer living. This group includes prehistoric animals like dinosaurs and ice-age mammals, as well as modern species like the Dodo.
12088.

Which among the following species is/are endangered species in India?1. White Winged Wood-duck2. Red Panda3. Snow-Leopard1. 1 and 3 only2. 2 and 3 only3. 3 only4. All are correct

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : All are correct

The correct answer is All are correct.

  • The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species was established in 1964. 
  • It provides the world's most comprehensive information source on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species.
  • The IUCN Red List is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s biodiversity. 
  • White Winged Wood-duck, Red Panda, and Snow-Leopard are endangered species in India. Hence, all are correct.

  • White Winged Wood-duck
    • Scientific name-Cairina scutulata
    • It was once distributed widely across north-east India and south-east Asia.
    • But now, only about 800 survive in the wild of which about 450 are present in India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
    • In India, the duck is limited to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
    • It mostly resides in dense tropical evergreen forest and is known to prefer inaccessible swampy areas formed by numerous rivers, streams, etc.
  • Red Panda
    • Scientific name-Ailurus fulgens
    • It is a small arboreal mammal found in the forests of India, Nepal, Bhutan and the northern mountains of Myanmar and southern China.
    • In India, it is found in Sikkim, western Arunachal Pradesh, Darjeeling district of West Bengal and parts of Meghalaya.
    • It thrives best in mixed deciduous and conifer forests with dense understories of bamboo.
  • Snow-Leopard
    • Scientific name-Panthera uncia
    • They are found in 12 countries including China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, and Mongolia.
    • It plays a key role as both top predators and as an indicator of the health of their high-altitude habitat.

  • The IUCN Red List is used by government agencies, wildlife departments, and conservation-related organisations.
  • It provides information about a range, population size, habitat and ecology, use and/or trade, threats, and conservation actions that will help inform necessary conservation decisions.
  • In descending order of threat, the IUCN Red List threat categories are as follows:-
    • Extinct or Extinct in the Wild
    • Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable: species threatened with global extinction
    • Near Threatened: species close to the threatened thresholds or that would be threatened without ongoing conservation measures
    • Least Concern: species evaluated with a lower risk of extinction
    • Data Deficient: no assessment because of insufficient data.
12089.

In a Hospital according to Biomedical waste management how the waste can be classified into different categories:A) Infectious Hazardous waste (15%-18%).i) Non-sharps, Sharps, Plastics disposal and Liquid wasteand Liquid waste B) Other Hazardous waste (5%-7%)ii) Radioactive waste, discarded glass, Pasteurized container, chemical Waste, Cytotoxic wasteC) Non- Hazardous waste (75%-90%)iii) Paper, Cardboard, Office products.a) A- i, B – ii, C- iii b) A-ii, B- i, C-iii c) A-iii, B-ii, C-i d) A-i, B- iii, C-ii

Answer»

Correct option: a) A- i, B – ii, C- iii

12090.

Difference between return and return value statements in pyrhon

Answer»

The Python return statement is a special statement that you can use inside a function or method to send the function's result back to the caller. A return statement consists of the return keyword followed by an optional return value. The return value of a Python function can be any Python object.

12091.

This documentation is not ______. You might be arrested for this. A) criminal B) legal C) formal D) incorrect

Answer»

Correct option is B) legal

12092.

The two major reasons for documentation are ______________

Answer»

Documentation help ensure consent and expectations. It helps to tell the narrative for decisions made, and how yourself or the client responded to different situations. In this same manor, it is important to record information that can help support the proper treatment plan and the reasoning for such services.

12093.

Write short note about colour coding in biomedical waste management.

Answer»

Yellow- Anatomical waste, infectious waste.

Red- Contaminated plastic waste.

Black- Sharp waste like syringe, needle etc.

Blue- Pharmaceutical waste and glass bottles.

12094.

_____is a key skill that helps throughout life.

Answer»

Self Management is a key skill that helps throughout life.

12095.

Write down four purposes of Documentation.

Answer»

1) accurate and faster diagnosis leading to better treatment at lower costs of care, avoid repeating unnecessary investigations.

2) Documentation of patient’s care promotes continuity of care throughout 24 hours of care.

3) Documentation helps in auditing and thus improving quality of care 

4) The patient’s record also serves are as documents for reimbursement process as well as a legal document of the patients health status and the care received

12096.

The first colonists from England made new homes and began TO WIDEN industrial towns. A) establish B) waste C) broaden D) burden E) steal

Answer»

Correct option is C) broaden

12097.

Success of each organization is depending upon the performance of a) employer b) management c) vendor d) employee

Answer»

Success of each organization is depending upon the performance of employee.

12098.

Shared organizational values are a. unconscious, aective desires or wants that guide society’s behavior b. inuenced by international values c. dierent for the various components of a diverse work force d. a myth

Answer»

c. dierent for the various components of a diverse work force

12099.

_____ is the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to think.

Answer»

Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to think.

12100.

In _______the needs are arranged in an order as per their importance (basic to complex) a) Maslow need Theory b) Herzberg theory c) Satisfaction theory d) Mayo theory

Answer»

a) Maslow need Theory