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Q: In a compound, chemical energy is contained in the 1734 0

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    bonds
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    movement of the electrons
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    unbonded electrons
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    nuclei of the atoms
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Answer : 1. "bonds"
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Answer: A) bonds Explanation: chemical energy is contained in the chemical bonds between the reactants in the chemical compounds.

Q: An express train takes 4 seconds to enter tunnel which is 1 km long. If it is traveling at 108 km an hour, how long will it take to pass completely through the tunnel ? 1734 0

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    33 sec
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    37.33 sec
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    36.43 sec
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    32 sec
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Answer : 2. "37.33 sec"
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Answer: B) 37.33 sec Explanation: Speed = 108 km/hrenter a tunnel,, means that the train covers a distance equal to its own lengthso (108 x 5/18) = x/4 where x= length of trainhence x = 120 mtrsto pass completely train has to travel a distance = (x + tunnel length) that is 1120 mtrs.so (1120/t) = (108x5/18)t = 37.33 sec

Q: What is the difference in the shares of profit between P and Q in a joint business at the end of one year ? a. P Invested Rs. 80,000 and withdrew Rs. 20,000 after 6 months. b. Q joined four months after the start of business. c. Q's amount was 80% of P's amount during the last six months. 1734 0

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    Only a
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    Only c
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    Both a & b
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    Data is not sufficient
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Answer : 4. "Data is not sufficient"
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Answer: D) Data is not sufficient Explanation: a. P's investment = (80000 x 6 + 60000 x 6) = 840000 for 1 month. b & c. Q's investment = 80% of Rs. 60000 for 8 months. = Rs.(48000 x 8) for 1 month = 384000 for 1 month P : Q = 840000 : 384000 = 35 : 16. But, the total profit is not given, so data is inadequate.

Q: Which of the following is a Decomposition Reaction? 1733 0

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    2HgO ----> 2Hg + O2
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    6NaNO3 ----> 6NaNO2 + 3O2
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    ZnCO3 ----> ZnO + CO2
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    All the above
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Answer : 4. "All the above"
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Answer: D) All the above Explanation: All the given reactions are Decomposition reactions. Decomposition reaction is a reaction in which only one reactant is splitted into two or more products.

Q: Namitha sold a powerbank which is at the cost of Rs. 1950 at a loss of 25%. Find at what cost will she have to sell it to get a profit of 25%? 1733 0

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    Rs. 3680
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    Rs. 3560
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    Rs. 3320
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    Rs. 3250
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Answer : 4. "Rs. 3250"
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Answer: D) Rs. 3250 Explanation: Let the Cost price of the powerbank = Rs. P But given that by selling it at Rs. 1950, it gives a loss of 25% => P x 75100 = 1950=>P = 1950 x 10075 = Rs. 2600Now, to get a profit of 25% Selling Price = 2600 x 125100 = Rs. 3250.

Q: There is a clock which shows false timing ie it shows 20 minutes less for each 1 hour. If the clock shows 12 noon now how many minutes will be lost when it shows 2 pm ? 1733 0

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    36 minutes
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    48 minutes
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    35 minutes
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    60 minutes
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Answer : 4. "60 minutes"
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Answer: D) 60 minutes Explanation: For 1 hour, 20 minutes is slower, then for 06 miuntes - 2 minutes is slower30 minutes - 10 minutesActual time | false time 12 12 01 PM 12:40 PM (20 minutes slower) 02 PM 01:20 PM 03 PM 02:00 PM So, when actual time is 3pm, the false time is 2 pm.So, it loses 60 minutes when it shows 2 pm.

Q: Name the state assembly, which has passed an amendment bill awarding death penalty for convicts involved in the rape of girls below 12 years of age. 1733 0

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    Rajasthan Assembly
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    Uttar Pradesh Assembly
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    Maharashtra Assembly
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    Bihar Assembly
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Answer : 1. "Rajasthan Assembly"
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Answer: A) Rajasthan Assembly Explanation: Rajasthan assembly has passed an amendment bill awarding death penalty for convicts involved in the rape of girls below 12 years of age. State Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria introduced 'The Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2018' in the assembly, which was passed in the House by a voice vote following a debate.

Q: Where and when the first session of Indian National Congress was held ? 1732 0

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    Delhi, 1890
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    Mumbai, 1885
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    Madras, 1887
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    Kolkata, 1889
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Answer : 2. "Mumbai, 1885"
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Answer: B) Mumbai, 1885 Explanation: The first session of Indian National Congress was held from 28–31 December 1885, in Mumbai and was attended by 72 delegates. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first president of the Indian National Congress (INC), a voice of Indian opinion to the British government.

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