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Correct option is C) aren’t 

Correct answer is C. DMT 

Correct option: (C) Village

Correct option is A) remains

Correct option is A) faded

B) there / is 

Correct option is C) me

A pronoun is a word used in place of noun.

She, we, they, it etc.

Correct option is A) are you going to

People Skills

Soft Skills are also known as People Skills.

Correct option: c) Interjective

A) Are / there 

Correct option is A) any

Correct option is B) a 

Correct option is C) a / a 

After-sale services are considered to be an essential part of sales strategy because:

1. After-sale services help in increasing customer satisfaction, building customer loyalty and ensuring good long-term relationship with customers 

2. Happy and satisfied customer base helps in ensuring repeat sales 

3. After-sale services strengthens the bond between organization and customers, and leads to increase in goodwill

b. Aspirational value

Core strength of fashion lies in Aspirational value.

a. Asbestos Fibre

An example of natural mineral fibre is Asbestos Fibre.

The correct answer is lowered​.

• When common salt is mixed with ice, the freezing point is lowered.
• Salt increases the melting point of ice as well as delays the freezing of water than normal.
• Chemically, it is due to the interaction between the water molecules and as well as salt molecules that pushes the melting point of ice.
• In very cold areas where there is a lot of snowfall during the winter season, the highway department spreads salt on the ice to melt.

Correct answer is b) Liver 

Correct answer is d) Milk

a. False. Gadolinium ions are paramagnetic, which means that they have a large electron magnetic moment that can cause rapid T₁ relaxation in nearby protons. 

b. True. Therefore, they cause signal enhancement in regions of gadolinium accumulation on T₁-weighted sequences. 

c. True. Most are eliminated via the kidneys. Some agents (e.g. gadoxetic acid) are also excreted with bile. 

d. True. Iron oxide nanoparticles are super paramagnetic. They have been used as negative-contrast agents due to their strong susceptibility effect, which shortens T₂ and T₂ relaxation time of nearby protons. 

e. False. SPIO particles are taken up by the reticulo-endothelial system of the liver (Kupfer cells) and are used in the diagnosis of hepatic tumours. Ultra-small SPIOs (USPIOs) accumulate mainly in lymph nodes, but their small size also makes them potentially useful as blood pool agents for magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). However, they are not currently commercially available for this application.

Fertilization takes place in  Fallopian tube.

The process of release of ovum from a mature follicle is called Ovulation.

Two words/phrases that mean the same as oddities are ‘peculiarities’ and ‘curious characteristic’. 

(i) True 

(ii) True 

(iii) False 

C.K. Nayudu was India’s first Test captain. 

(iv) False 

When it played its first Test, Australia was not a sovereign nation. It was still a white­settler colony. 

Breeding between a superior male of one breed with a superior female of another breed is known as cross breeding.

Till the middle of the eighteenth century, bats were roughly the same shape as hockey sticks, curving outwards at the bottom. However, later the curved bat was replaced with the straight one. A hockey stick is thin and curves at the bottom while a cricket bat is thicker, wider, and straight. Earlier it was cut out of a single piece of wood. Now it consists of two pieces − the blade and the handle. 

The movement of air between the atmosphere and the lungs is known as ventilation or breathing. Inspiration and expiration are the two phases of breathing. Inspiration is the movement of atmospheric air into the lungs and expiration is the movement of alveolar air that diffuse out of the lungs.

Lungs do not contain muscle fibres but expands and contracts by the movement of the ribs and diaphragm. The diaphragm is a sheet of tissue which separates the thorax from the abdomen. In a relaxed state, the diaphragm is domed shaped.

Ribs are moved by the intercostal muscles. External and internal intercostal muscles found between the ribs and the diaphragm helps in creating pressure gradients.

Inspiration occurs if the pressure inside the lungs (intrapulmonary pressure) is less than the atmospheric pressure likewise expiration takes place when the pressure within the lungs is higher than the atmospheric pressure.

Inspiraton is initiated by the contraction of the diaphragm muscles and external intercostal muscles, which pulls the ribs and sternum upwards and outwards and increases the volume of the thoracic chamber in the dorso – ventral axis, forcing the lungs to expand the pulmonary volume.

The increase in pulmonary volume and decrease in the intrapulmonary pressure forces the fresh air from outside to enter the air passages into the lungs to equalize the pressure. This process is called inspiration.

Relaxation of the diaphragm allows the diaphragm and sternum to return to its dome shape and the internal intercostal muscles contract, pulling the ribs downward reducing the thoracic volume and pulmonary volume.

This results in an increase in the intrapulmonary pressure slightly above the atmospheric pressure causing the expulsion of air from the lungs. This process is called expiration.

Regular exercises can produce the following beneficial physiological changes:

1. The muscles used in exercise grow larger and strongcr 

2. More enzymes are synthesized in the muscle fibre 

3. Ligaments and tendons become stronger 

4. Influences hormonal &tivity 

5. Prcvcnts Obesity 

6. Aesthetically bettcr with good physique 

7. Over all well-bcing with good quality of life

8. Prevents depression, stress and anxiety 

9. The resting heart rate goes down 

10. Joints become more flexible 

11. Protection from hcart attack 

12. Improves cognitive functions

13. Promotes confidence, esteem

During muscular exercise, there is an increase in metabolism. The O₂ need of the muscles is increased. This requirement is met with more oxygen rich RBCs available to the active sites. There is an increase in heart rate and cardiac output. Along with balanced diet, physical activity plays a significant role in strengthening the muscles and bones.

There are more than 100 breeds. The commonly farmed chicken breeds are categorized into five based on the purpose for which it is farmed. 

They are egg layers, broiler type, dual type, games and ornamental types.

1. Egg layers: These are farmed mainly for the production of egg.

Leghorn: This is the most popular commercial breed in India and originated from Italy. They are small, compact with a single comb and wattles with white, brown or black colour.

They mature early and begin to lay eggs at the age of 5 or 6 months. Hence these are preferred in commercial farms. They can also thrive well in dry areas.

Chittagong: It is the breed chiefly found in West Bengal. They are golden or light yellow coloured. The beak is long and yellow in colour. Ear lobes and wattles are small and red in colour. They are good egg layers and are delicious.

2. Broiler type: These are well known for fast growth and soft quality meat.

White Plymouth rock: They have white plumage throughout the body. It is commonly used in broiler production. This is an American breed. It is a fast growing breed and well suitable for growing intensively in confined farms.

3. Dual purpose breeds: These are for both meat and egg production purpose.

Brahma: It is a breed popularly known for its massive body having heavy bones, well feathered and proportionate body. Pea comb is one of the important breed characters. It has two common varieties namely, Light Brahma and Dark Brahma.

4. Game breeds: Since ancient times, special breed of roosters have been used for the sport of cockfighting.

Aseel: This breed is white or black in colour. The hens are not good egg layers but are good in incubation of eggs. It is found in all states of India. Aseel is noted for its pugnacity, high stamina, and majestic gait and dogged fighting qualities. Although poor in productivity, this breed is well-known for their meat qualities.

5. Ornamental breeds: Ornamental chicken are reared as pets in addition to their use for egg production and meat.

Silkie: It is a breed of chicken has a typical fluffy plumage, which is said to feel like silk and satin. The breed has numerous additional special characters, such as black skin and bones, blue earlobes, and five toes on each foot, while the majority chickens only have four.

They are exhibited in poultry shows, and come out in various colours. Silkies are well recognized for their calm, friendly temperament. Silkie chicken is especially simple to maintain as pets.

Evaluation of DNA and RNA on the basis of the properties of the genetic material:

1. It should be able to generate its replica (Replication): As per the rule of base pairing and complementarity, both the nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) have the ability to direct their duplications.

2. The genetic material should be chemically and structurally stable enough not to change with different stages of life cycle, age or with change in physiology of the organism.

Presence of 2'-OH group and uracil make RNA more reactive and structurally less stable than DNA. Therefore, DNA is a better genetic material than RNA.

3. It should provide the scope for slow changes (mutation) that are required for evolution: Both DNA and RNA are able to mutate. In fact, RNA being unstable, mutates at a faster rate. Consequently, viruses having RNA genome and having shorter life span mutate and evolve faster.

4. It should be able to express itself in the form of 'Mendelian Characters’: RNA can directly code for the synthesis of proteins, hence can easily express the characters. DNA, however, is dependent on RNA for synthesis of proteins. The protein synthesising machinery has evolved around RNA.

5. The above discussion indicates that both RNA and DNA can function as genetic material, but DNA being more stable is preferred for storage of genetic information.

(a) Part labeled A -Placenta. It acts as an endocrine tissue as it produces several hormones like human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), human placental lactogen (hPL), estrogens, progestogens, etc. It is also called the functional junction because it facilitates the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the embryo and removes carbon dioxide and excretory/waste materials produced by the embryo.

(b)The placenta is connected to the embryo through an umbilical cord which helps in the transport of substances to and from the embryo.

(c) Amniotic fluid; a foetal sex determination test is based on the chromosomal pattern of the cells in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo.

Correct option is D) amateurs

Test cricket is a unique game as it can go on for five days and still end in a draw. No other modern team sport takes even half as much time to complete. 

Cricket is different from other team games as one form of it, i.e., Test cricket takes five days to complete and can still end in a draw. No other modern team game takes even half as much time to complete. A football match is generally over in one and a half hours. Even baseball completes nine innings in less than half the time that it takes to play a limited­overs match. Also, the length of the pitch is specified as 22 yards, but the size or shape of the ground is not. Most other team sports such as hockey and football lay down the dimensions of the playing area whereas cricket does not. Grounds can be oval like the Adelaide Oval or nearly circular like Chepauk in Chennai. A six at the Melbourne Cricket Ground needs to clear much more ground than it does at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. Also, unlike golf or tennis, some of the cricket’s equipments such as bat and ball are still made of natural materials, and not from industrial or man­made materials.

The advances in technology have affected the game of cricket in the matter of protective equipment. The invention of vulcanised rubber led to the introduction of pads in 1848 and protective gloves soon afterwards. The modern game would be unimaginable without helmets made out of metal and synthetic lightweight materials.

The game’s ‘equipment’ refers to the tools used in cricket such as the bat, ball, stumps, gloves, pads, etc. The bat consists of two pieces, the blade which is made out of the wood of the willow tree and the handle which is made out of cane. Cricket had refused to remake its tools with industrial or man­made materials such as plastic, fibreglass and metal. But in the matter of protective equipment, cricket has been influenced by technological change. The invention of vulcanised rubber led to the introduction of pads in 1848 and protective gloves soon afterwards. Now, cricket is unimaginable without helmets made out of metal and synthetic lightweight materials. 

Yes, cricket owes its present popularity to television. Television expanded the audience for the game by bringing cricket into small towns and villages. It also broadened cricket’s social base. Children, who had never previously had the chance to watch international cricket because they lived outside the big cities, could watch and learn by imitating their heroes. Matches in Sydney could be watched live in Surat. Cricket, as a result, became available to everyone and thus, gained a lot of popularity. 

Cricket is not a popular team sport in many countries, e.g., China, Russia. Due to the lack of popularity, its viewership in these countries is also very little. It is the same case with games like rugby and baseball, which do not enjoy a large viewership in India. However, games like cricket, soccer and hockey are different. These games are hugely popular in India because they are played at the grass root level. The greater part of the Indian population has grown up playing these games, and therefore, has a good amount of knowledge about them.

The ‘happy ending’ refers to the victory of a Parsi team over the Bombay Gymkhana in a game of cricket in 1889, just four years after the foundation of the Indian National Congress in 1885.

The Parsis were brought into close contact with the British because of their interest in trade. Also, they were the first Indian community to westernise. Hence, they were the first Indian community to take to cricket. 

Here, ‘triumph’ means the one­day game’s popularity among viewers.

Cricket, hockey, baseball, and polo are a few stick­ and ­ball games. 

State funding of elections takes place in Germany and Austria.

The first general elections in India were held in 1951.

The Congress lost its monopoly of power in the States for the first time after the elections of 1967.