Answer: A) phosphates and sugars Explanation: In DNA, adjacent nucleotides are linked by a phosphodiester bond: a covalent bond is formed between the 5' phosphate group of one nucleotide and the 3'-OH group of another.   Hence, in this manner, each strand of DNA has a "backbone" of phosphate-sugar-phosphate-sugar-phosphate.

Answer: D) 248 yrs Explanation: It takes 248 yrs for Pluto to orbit the Sun.

Answer: B) India Explanation: India was re-elected as member of executive board of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Executive board is UNESCO's top decision-making body. The election was held at 39th session of General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, France.    UNESCO is UN association that helps safeguard historical and cultural sites around the world. It is special multi-nation organization, framed in 1945 and situated in France. It promotes literacy and sex education as well as improving gender equality in countries around world. The General Conference determines policies and main lines of work of organisation. Its duty is to set programmes and budget of UNESCO. It also elects members of executive board and appoints, every four years, director-general.

Answer: A) 3 Explanation: Water required = 4000 x 140 = 560000 lit = 560 cu.m (1 cu.m = 1000 lit) Volume of tank = 18 x 12 x 8 = 1728 cu.m Water of this tank will suffice for = 1728/560 = 3 days.

Answer: B) 1600 Explanation: Let O's share = Rs. P => N's share = 75100 x P = 3P4 M's share = 54 x 3P4 = 15P16 15P16 + 3P4 + P = 4300=> P = 4300 x 1643 = 1600

Answer: D) 360 mts Explanation: Speed of the Train K is given by s = d/t = 240/20 = 12 m/sDistance covered by Train K in 50 seconds = 12 x 50 = 600 mts.But it crosses Train L in 50 seconds Therefore, the length of the Train L is = 600 - 240 = 360 mts.

Answer: A) Higher Explanation: A savings account is the most basic type of account at a bank or credit union, allowing you to deposit money, keep the funds safe, and withdraw funds as needed. Savings accounts typically pay interest on your deposits, which helps you grow your money, but rates are relatively low on these low-risk accounts. A checking account is a deposit account held at a financial institution that allows withdrawals and deposits. Also called demand accounts or transactional accounts, checking accounts are very liquid and can be accessed using checks, automated teller machines and electronic debits, among other methods.   Hence, Saving accounts usually offer higher interest rates than checking accounts.

Answer: A) Protects lungs Explanation: When you breathe in air through your nose, it contains lots of tiny things, like dust, dirt, germs, and pollen. The air enters our body through the nose. However, before it enters the lungs, it must be heated and purified. Many dust particles that enter along with the air are removed in the nose by mucus and thus it protects lungs.