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2009 19 questions

1. Q512009 · 19 Apr 2009

   Crocodiles store fats in

   1. A.head
   2. B.stomach
   3. C.tail
   4. D.arteries
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   Answer: C

2. Q522009 · 19 Apr 2009

   In which one of the following is a great dark plain called "Maria" found ?

   1. A.Earth
   2. B.Mars
   3. C.Jupiter
   4. D.Moon
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   Answer: D

3. Q542009 · 19 Apr 2009

   Alum is used as

   1. A.an analgesic
   2. B.a fertilizer
   3. C.a disinfectant
   4. D.a purifier for water
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   Answer: D

4. Q572009 · 19 Apr 2009

   When applied to the affected area, which one of the following will relieve the pain due to ant-bite or bee-sting ?

   1. A.Lemon juice
   2. B.Vinegar
   3. C.Baking soda
   4. D.Caustic soda
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   Answer: C

5. Q932009 · 19 Apr 2009

   The natural dye present in turmeric is known as

   1. A.Cinnamin
   2. B.Phenolphthalein
   3. C.Methyl orange
   4. D.Curcumin
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   Answer: D

6. Q952009 · 19 Apr 2009

   Which one of the following processes takes place in lakes during eutrophication ?

   1. A.Rapid destruction of algal growth
   2. B.Excessive availability of dissolved oxygen
   3. C.Loss of dissolved nutrients from water
   4. D.Excessive entry of nutrients into water
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   Answer: D

7. Q972009 · 19 Apr 2009

   Which one of the following is not a mammal ?

   1. A.Dolphin
   2. B.Shark
   3. C.Seal
   4. D.Whale
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   Answer: B

8. Q1002009 · 19 Apr 2009

   Oral Rehydration Therapy is recommended for patients suffering from

   1. A.Tuberculosis
   2. B.Typhoid
   3. C.Tetanus
   4. D.Cholera
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   Answer: D

9. Q1042009 · 19 Apr 2009

   Directions : Each of the following items consists of two statements, one labelled as the 'Assertion (A)' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. Examine the two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below. Assertion (A) : In summer a block of iron is hotter than a block of wood. Reason (R) : The relative density of iron is more than the relative density of wood.

   1. A.Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
   2. B.Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
   3. C.A is true but R is false
   4. D.A is false but R is true
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   Answer: D