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Which microbe is useful in the formation of curd from milk?(a) Clostridium(b) Lactobacillus(c) Both (a) and (b)(d) Streptococcus |
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Answer» Answer (b) Lactobacillus |
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| 3452. |
Pearl S. Buck is an ........... Write.(a) American(b) Indian(c) Iranian(d) African |
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Answer» Pearl S. Buck is an American Write. |
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| 3453. |
He only likes doing jobs where he can make an easy profit. A) a quick buck B) a quote C) a queen |
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Answer» Correct option is A) a quick buck |
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| 3454. |
Will you lend me a dollar? A) bonus B) bag C) buck |
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Answer» Correct option is C) buck |
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| 3455. |
Read the passage given below:I. Despite plenty of nay-sayers, the textbook is dead. It just doesn’t know it yet and continues on walking about as though alive. I even have one, A Text-Book of Physics, on my bookshelf beside me that was printed in 1891. It has some line drawings and no colour. Today, textbooks have lots of colourful images and engaging questions sprinkled about them. They also have tons of advice for teachers on how to use them effectively. II. The word “textbook” originated in the 1720s, almost 300 years ago. It’s had a good run and is ready to retire. Those who argue that you cannot learn well without a textbook ignore the centuries prior to 1720 when lots of people learned and learned well with no textbooks anywhere. You can learn without textbooks. That’s certain. But why should we bother to change something that’s worked for 300 years? Many deliver the verdict in a single word: technology. That’s way too simplistic. III. We’ve seen film loops, overhead projectors, motion picture projectors, machine scoring of tests and a myriad of other technological innovations in classrooms, but the textbook remains. No, technology alone will not end the reign of the textbook. It takes something more, and that became available in the 1940s — the programmable electronic computer. But here we are, 70 years later, with plenty of textbooks visible. The computer was not sufficient by itself.IV. The next big change began with ARPANET in the 1960s. This foundation led to the Internet, and its growth has been phenomenal. But a widespread communication medium alone is not sufficient to dislocate textbooks either. Inexpensive computers, easy-to-use interfaces (GUIs) and ready access to the Internet all contribute. V. "Fine," say many. "But the textbook publishers are putting their books online. They are creating e-textbooks. So, textbooks live!" VI. This argument misses the essential difference between education technology in the earlier times and education technology in the present, other than mere cost. Computer software can be interactive. Previous education technology was, like textbooks, rather passive. Active learning is far superior to passive learning, so much so that it’s not a step, not a leap, but a rocket-propelled launch past old-fashioned learning. VII. It’s the mental engagement with something that determines whether you learn and how well. The really big change will come when students can jump into online situations that are more like real life, and are able to use a variety of devices to reach the web and become part of the learning community. They will be guided by a combination of human mentors and machines. Furthermore, diagnostic analysis of their work will tell mentors when students are ready for certain learning and, more importantly, when they’re not. VIII. Textbooks do not tap into our brains to realise this learning potential. Hence, today, the textbook is a zombie. It’s just waiting for that wooden stake or silver bullet to put it to a welldeserved rest.1. In the passage, the author talks about a well-deserved rest for the textbooks. Which of these describes the author's attitude towards textbooks? A. He criticises the value added by textbooks in society. B. He recommends that textbooks are the sole medium for effective learning. C. He thinks that textbooks are far more superior than other mediums of knowledge. D. He is concerned about the continued use of textbooks as a primary source of learning.2. Based on the passage, the following developments took place in the education field.A. The process of learning took place without the use of textbooks. B. The invention of computers and digital books reduced the dependency on physical books. C. The creation of adaptive and interactive learning tools contributed to the way learning took place. D. The introduction and circulation of textbooks turned them into a commonly used medium of learning.Which of these arranges the developments in the order of their occurrence? A. i-ii-iii-iv B. i-iv-ii-iii C. ii-i-iii-iv D. iii-i-ii-iv3. Select the option that can weaken the author's case for a complete shift to computer learning in paragraph VI. A. a sharp increase in the creation of e-textbooks B. a rising dependency on using technology as a medium of learning C. scholarly articles comparing the effectiveness of online learning with that of textbooks D. the development of e-textbooks with activities that require active participation from readers4. Which of these best conveys the meaning of 'diagnostic analysis' as used in paragraph VII? A. a depiction of the learners' interests B. a display of the learners' achievements C. an evaluation of the learners' capabilities D. an appreciation of the learners' initiatives5. Which of these sentences CORRECTLY uses the phrase 'rocket-propelled' as used in paragraph VI? A. Sean is lucky to have a friend who talks to him in a rocket-propelled way. B. Anika screamed out of fear and ran out of her house in a rocket-propelled manner. C. Regular practice and a good coach gave the batsman a rocket-propelled rise in his career. D. The TV was buzzing with the news of severe damage caused by a rocket-propelled explosion6. Select the option that BEST describes the passage. A. Harry Keller's piece gives an account of the origin of textbooks. B. Harry Keller's essay provides a boost to the field of education technology. C. Harry Keller's commentary on the popularity of computers is a must-read. D. Harry Keller's observations on the changes in learning patterns are brilliant.7. Select the option from the passage that does NOT qualify as a fact. A. Today, textbooks have lots of colorful images and engaging questions sprinkled about. (paragraph I) B. The word “textbook” originated in the 1720s, almost 300 years ago. (paragraph II) C. But here we are, 70 years later, with plenty of textbooks visible. (paragraph III) D. The really big change will come when students can jump into online situations that are more like real life... (paragraph VII)8. Suppose the students have to learn about the water cycle. According to the author, a student will BEST learn about the water cycle while __________. A. creating a miniature model of it B. listening to a teacher explain it in detail C. reading about it through colourful textbooks D. watching an informative video about it on the internet9. Based on the text given, we can say that the author is __________. A. documenting the history of learning tools B. suggesting ways to limit the use of technology C. proposing an argument and making a case for it D. highlighting the cause of a problem and its effects10. We’ve seen film loops, overhead projectors...and a myriad of other technological innovations in classrooms... In other words, we can say that the author has seen film loops, projectors and __________ technological innovations in classrooms. A. various B. definite C. distinct D. complex |
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Answer» 1.D He is concerned about the continued use of textbooks as a primary source of learning. 2.B i-iv-ii-iii 3.D the development of e-textbooks with activities that require active participation from readers 4.C an evaluation of the learners' capabilities 5.C Regular practice and a good coach gave the batsman a rocket-propelled rise in his career. 6.B Harry Keller's essay provides a boost to the field of education technology. 7.DThe really big change will come when students can jump into online situations that are more like real life... (paragraph VII) 8.A creating a miniature model of it 9.C proposing an argument and making a case for it 10.A various |
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| 3456. |
The right against exploitation prohibits children: (a) below 14 years of age from employment in family businesses (b) below 14 years of age from being employed in hazardous occupations (c) below 14 years from working on family farms (d) from doing all the above |
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Answer» (b) below 14 years of age from being employed in hazardous occupations |
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Make a precis of the following passage giving a suitable title:When we speak of 'the freedom of press', we usually mean freedom in a very technical and restricted sense-nearly, freedom from direction or censorship by the Government. In this respect, the British press is under ordinary conditions, singularly free.It can attack policy and political character of ministers, interfere in the delicate machinery of foreign diplomacy, conduct campaigns to subvert the constitution, incite citizens to discontent and rebellion, expose scandals and forment grievances, and generally harry and belabour the servants of the state, with almost perfect liberty. On occasion, it can become a weapon to coerce the Government of conform to what it asserts to be the will of the people. |
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Answer» Title - Freedom of press Freedom of press usually means freedom from government's Censorship or direction. In this sense the British press in free in ordinary Condition. It can attack government policy and political characters. Expose scandals, inflame public grievances and coerce government to act. |
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| 3458. |
Freedom of speech and expression are restricted in the Constitution on grounds of I. defamation II. contempt of court III. protecting a scheduled tribe IV. friendly relations with foreign states (a) I, II and III (b) II, III and IV (c) I and IV (d) I, II and IV |
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Answer» The correct option: (d) I, II and IV |
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| 3459. |
In hoemochromatosis, the liver is infiltrated with (A) Copper (B) Iron (C) Manganese (D) Chromium |
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Answer» Correct option (B) Iron |
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| 3460. |
Normal range of serum sodium is (A) 30–70 mEq/L (B) 70–110 mEq/L (C) 117–135 mEq/L (D) 136–145 mEq/L |
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Answer» (D) 136–145 mEq/L |
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| 3461. |
Serum potassium level decreases in (A) Familial periodic paralysis (B) Addison’s disease (C) Renal failure (D) All of these |
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Answer» (A) Familial periodic paralysis |
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| 3462. |
In E.coli, three enzymes β- galactosidase, permease and transacetylase are produced in the presence of lactose.Explain why the enzymes are not synthesized in the absence of lactose. |
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Answer» In the absence of lactose, the repressor protein binds to the operator and prevents the transcription of structural gene by RNA polymerase, hence the enzymes are not produced. However, there will always be a minimal level of lac operon expression even in absence of lactose. |
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Normal range of serum chloride is (A) 24–27 mEq/L (B) 70–80 mEq/L (C) 100–106 mEq/L (D) 120–140 mEq/L |
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Answer» (C) 100–106 mEq/L |
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Normal range of serum potassium is (A) 2.1-3.4 mEq/L (B) 3.5-5.3 mEq/L (C) 5.4–7.4 mEq/L (D) 7.5–9.5 mEq/L |
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Answer» (B) 3.5-5.3 mEq/L |
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| 3465. |
What are the four main groups into which the study of the plants is divided? |
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Answer» In Botany the plant kingdom is divided into bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. |
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What is the difference between bryophytes and tracheophytes? |
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Answer» Bryophytes are nonvascular plants (mosses, liverworts, hornworts), i.e., they do not have a conductive system for transport of sugar, water and nutrients. Tracheophyte plants are vascular plants, they have conductive structures. |
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What are the main cellular features of the beings of the plant kingdom? |
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Answer» The typical plant cells are eukaryotic (have nucleus), autotrophic (produce their own food) and photosynthetic (use light to make food). Plant cells also have chloroplasts and a cell wall (a structure exterior to the plasma membrane) made of cellulose. |
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What are the respective ploidies of gamete, zygote and somatic cells in a species with gametic meiosis? |
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Answer» Adopting a pattern an “x” quantity of chromosomes for gametes, zygotes will have 2x chromosomes and somatic cells will have 2x too. |
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What are the subkingdoms into which the plant kingdom is divided? |
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Answer» The kingdom Plantae is divided into two big subkingdoms: the bryophytes and the tracheophytes (pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms). The criterion for the division is the presence or not of conductive (vascular) tissue. |
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| 3470. |
Do plants have tissue organization and specialized organs? |
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Answer» Plants have specialized organs (like reproductive organs, roots, limbs, leaves) and differentiated tissues (vascular tissue in tracheophytes, support tissue, parenchyma, etc.) |
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How different are animal cells from plant cells? |
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Answer» While plant cells are eukaryotic, autotrophic, photosynthetic and have chloroplasts and cell wall, the animal cells are eukaryotic, heterotroph and do not present chloroplasts nor cell wall. |
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What is “let-down reflex”? |
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Answer» Oxytocin causes the “Let-Down” reflex the actual ejection of milk from the alveoli of the mammary glands. During lactation, oxytocin also stimulates the recently emptied uterus to contract, helping it to return to pre – pregnancy size. |
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| 3473. |
Sigmoidal oxygen dissociation curve is a property of (A) Haemoglobin (B) Carboxyhaemoglobin (C) Myoglobin (D) Methaemoglobin |
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Answer» (A) Haemoglobin |
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Why is the plant life cycle known as alternation of generations? |
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Answer» The plant life cycle is known as alternation of generations because in this cycle there are two different forms of living beings that alternate each other, one haploid and the other diploid. Alternation of generations is also called the diplobiontic cycle, or metagenesis, and it does not occur only in plants, other living beings, like cnidarians, present the cycle. |
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Do plants present only sexual reproduction? |
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Answer» There are asexual forms of reproduction in plants. Some naturally detached pieces of root, limbs or leaves develop into another complete individual. Artificial asexual reproduction of plants can be obtained by means of grafting or cutting. |
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For each of the three types of life cycles what is the respective ploidy of the individual that represents the adult or lasting form? |
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Answer» In the haplontic haplobiontic life cycle the single and lasting form is haploid. In the diplontic haplobiontic life cycle it is diploid. In the diplobiontic life cycle the lasting individual that alternates with the intermediate form may be the haploid gametophyte (as in bryophytes) or the diploid sporophyte (as in pteridophytes) |
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Are gametes always made by meiosis? |
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Answer» In the plant life cycle (diplobiontic life cycle) and in the haplontic haplobiontic life cycle gametes are made by mitosis and not by meiosis. Obviously in some stage of these sexual life cycles meiosis must occur. |
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Why are the offsprings of oviparous animals are at a greater risk as compared to offsprings of viviparous organisms? |
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Answer» Oviparous animals are egg-layers. The eggs containing embryo are laid out of their body and are highly susceptible to environmental factors (temperature, moisture etc.) and predators. Whereas, in viviparous animals, the embryo develops inside the body of female and comes out as young ones. Hence offsprings of oviparous animals are at risk compared to viviparous animal. |
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Why are offspring of oviparous animals at a greater risk as compared to offspring of viviparous animals? |
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Answer» Oviparous animals lay eggs outside their body. As a result, the eggs of these animals are under continuous threat from various environmental factors. On the other hand, in viviparous animals, the development of the egg takes place inside the body of the female. Hence, the offspring of an egg-laying or oviparous animal is at greater risk as compared to the offspring of a viviparous animal, which gives birth to its young ones. |
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What respectively are zygotic meiosis, gametic meiosis and sporic meiosis? |
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Answer» Zygotic meiosis is the one that occurs in the haplontic haplobiontic life cycle. Gametes from adult haploid individuals unite forming the diploid zygote. The zygote undergoes meiosis and generates four haploid cells that by mitosis develop into adult individuals. Therefore in the zygotic meiosis the cell that undergoes meiosis is the zygote and the gametes are formed by mitosis. Gametic meiosis is that in which meiosis produces gametes, i.e., haploid cells that each of which can unite with another gamete forming the zygote. It occurs in the diplontic haplobiontic life cycle (e.g., in humans) in which the individual is diploid and meiosis forms gametes. Sporic meiosis happens in metagenesis (alternation of generations, or diplobiontic life cycle). In this life cycle cells from the diploid individual (called sporophyte) undergo meiosis producing haploid spores that do not unite with others but instead develop by mitosis into haploid individuals (called gametophytes). In this life cycle the gametes are made by mitosis from cells of the gametophyte. |
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Most abundant Ig G subclass in the serum is (A) Ig G1 (B) Ig G2 (C) Ig G3 (D) Ig G4 |
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Answer» Most abundant Ig G subclass in the serum is g G1. |
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The normal serum level of Ig G is (A) 1200 mg% (B) 500 mg% (C) 300 mg% (D) 200 mg% |
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Answer» The normal serum level of Ig G is 1200 mg%. |
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The normal serum level of Ig M is (A) 50 mg% (B) 120 mg% (C) 200 mg% (D) 300 mg% |
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Answer» The normal serum level of Ig M is 120 mg%. |
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The half life of Ig A is (A) 6 days (B) 2–4 days (C) 5–10 days (D) 12–20 days |
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Answer» The half life of Ig A is 6 days. |
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The normal serum level of Ig A is (A) 100 mg% (B) 200 mg% (C) 300 mg% (D) 400 mg% |
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Answer» The normal serum level of Ig A is 200 mg%. |
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Stainless steel is so called because of its ______A. High strength B. High corrosion resistance C. High ductility D. Brittleness |
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Answer» B. High corrosion resistance |
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Wt.% of carbon in mild steels are A. Less than 0.008 B. 0.008 to 0.3 C. 0.3 to 0.8 D. 0.8 to 2.11 |
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Answer» B. 0.008 to 0.3 |
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The daily requirement of calcium is (A) 200 mg (B) 400 mg (C) 800 mg (D) 600 mg |
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Answer» The daily requirement of calcium is 800 mg. |
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Daily iodine requirement of an adult is about (A) 50 µg (B) 100 µg (C) 150 µg (D) 1 mg |
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Answer» Correct option (C) 150 µg |
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Recommended daily dietary allowance of selenium for adult human in µg is (A) 20 (B) 40 (C) 50 (D) 70 |
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Answer» Correct option (D) 70 |
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Serum level of chromium in healthy adult is about (A) 2-5 µg/100 ml (B) 6-20 µg/100 ml (C) 30-60 µg/100 ml (D) 50-100 µg/100 ml |
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Answer» (B) 6-20 µg/100 ml |
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Daily iron requirement of a woman of reproductive age is about(A) 1 mg (B) 2 mg (C) 10 mg (D) 20 mg |
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Answer» Correct option (D) 20 mg |
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For an adult male daily requirement of iodine is (A) 25–50 µg (B) 50–100 µg (C) 100–150 µg (D) 200–250 µg |
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Answer» (A) 25–50 µg |
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Relatively more iron is absorbed from (A) Green leafy vegetables (B) Fruits (C) Whole grain cereals (D) Organ meats |
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Answer» (D) Organ meats |
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The percentage of fluoride present in normal bone is (A) 0.01–0.03 (B) 0.04–0.08 (C) 0.10–0.12 (D) 0.15–0.2 |
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Answer» (A) 0.01–0.03 |
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Innovation Theory of profit was given by ………(a) Hawley (b) Schumpeter (c) Keynes (d) Knight |
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Answer» (b) Schumpeter |
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Main source of fluoride for human beings is (A) Milk (B) Water (C) Vegetables (D) Eggs |
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Answer» Main source of fluoride for human beings is Water. |
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Explain masking and demasking with reference to complexertric titration |
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Answer» A masking agent is a reagent used in chemical analysis which reacts with chemical species that may interfere in the analysis. Demasking is the process in which the masked substance regains its ability to enter into a particular reaction. |
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The percentage of fluoride present in dental enamel is (A) 0.01–0.02 (B) 0.05–0.10 (C) 0.15–0.20 (D) 0.20–0.40 |
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Answer» (A) 0.01–0.02 |
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The percentage of food nitrogen that is retained in the body represents (A) Digestibility coefficient (B) Biological value of proteins (C) Protein efficiency ratio (D) Net protein utilisation |
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Answer» (D) Net protein utilisation |
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