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2023 67 questions

1. Q372023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Single-celled life forms were discovered by Anton Van Leeuwenhoek in __________.

   1. A.1774
   2. B.1884
   3. C.1837
   4. D.1674
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   Answer: D

2. Q442023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

   Identify an application in which solar cells are NOT used.

   1. A.Radio
   2. B.Space probes
   3. C.Lift system
   4. D.Artificial satellites
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   Answer: C

3. Q292023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   Which of the following is a highly electropositive element that readily gives up an electron in order to obtain a stable electronic configuration?

   1. A.Cl
   2. B.O
   3. C.Na
   4. D.N
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   Answer: C

4. Q482023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

   Who sent the Greek ambassador Megasthenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?

   1. A.Seleucus
   2. B.Tolmi
   3. C.Dionysus
   4. D.Sikandar
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   Answer: A

5. Q302023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

   Which of the following is used to chemically test starch?

   1. A.Chlorine solution
   2. B.lodine solution
   3. C.Sulphur solution
   4. D.Bromine solution
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   Answer: B

6. Q312023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1

   Which of the following is the correct match of the column-A with column-B? Column-A (Nutrients) Column-B (Source) i. Protein rich food a. Wheat ii. Fat rich food b. Lemon iii. Carbohydrate rich food c. Egg white iv. Vitamin C rich food d. Butter and cheese

   
   1. A.i - c, ii - a, iii - b, iv - d
   2. B.i - c, ii - d, iii - b, iv - a
   3. C.i - c, ii - d, iii - a, iv - b
   4. D.i - d, ii - c, iii - b, iv - a
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   Answer: C

7. Q282023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   The chemical formula of propene is:

   1. A.C2H4
   2. B.C3H4
   3. C.C3H6
   4. D.C2H2
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   Answer: C

8. Q412023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   Which of the following chemicals is used as a preservative to slow browning and discolouration in foods and beverages during preparation, storage and distribution?

   1. A.Nitrous oxide
   2. B.Phosgene
   3. C.Sulphites
   4. D.Chlorine
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   Answer: C

9. Q472023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

   Which of the following is another name for starch found mainly in the pulp of seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stems of plants, especially in corn, potatoes, wheat and rice?

   1. A.Amylum
   2. B.Xanthan
   3. C.Olestra
   4. D.Saponin
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   Answer: A

10. Q382023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Identify the element one that does NOT belong to Group 1 of the Modern Periodic Table.

    1. A.Sodium
    2. B.Lithium
    3. C.Hydrogen
    4. D.Rubidium
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    Answer: C

11. Q312023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Match column A with column B. Column A (Type of algae) Column B (Proper Name) a. Blue-green algae i. Sargassum b. Red algae ii. Chlamydomonas c. Green algae iii. Rhodophyta d. Brown algae iv. Cyanobacteria

    
    1. A.a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
    2. B.a - i, b - iii, c - ii, d - iv
    3. C.a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - i
    4. D.a - iii, b - iv, c - ii, d - i
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    Answer: C

12. Q322023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 2

    What will be the atomic number of an element X which is placed in period 2 and group 17?

    1. A.8
    2. B.7
    3. C.10
    4. D.9
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    Answer: D

13. Q382023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Which of the following cells are found in the liver of mammals?

    1. A.Purkinje cells
    2. B.Microglial cells
    3. C.Kupffer cells
    4. D.Sensory cells
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    Answer: C

14. Q412023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    Which Vitamin D analogue is used to treat hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets and familial hypophosphatemia?

    1. A.Tacalcitol
    2. B.Tocopherol
    3. C.Ergocalciferol
    4. D.Retinol
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    Answer: C

15. Q442023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 3

    From which Latin word is the s block element calcium derived?

    1. A.Calx
    2. B.Calum
    3. C.Coleus
    4. D.Calcio
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    Answer: A

16. Q362023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    What are the main energy sources for earth's internal heat engine?

    1. A.Radiogenic heat and oceanic tide heat
    2. B.Heat from volcanoes and solar heat
    3. C.Solar heat and oceanic tide heat
    4. D.Radiogenic heat and primordial heat
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    Answer: D

17. Q412023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 4

    Which of the following cell organelles is made up of ribosomal RNA and protein?

    1. A.Ribosome
    2. B.Nucleus
    3. C.Golgi body
    4. D.Lysosome
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    Answer: A