Basic Science Practice Question and Answer

Q:

An aquatic plant was introduced to the US to remove pollution in Indian aquatic bodies as a troublesome weed. what is its name?

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    hawthorn
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  • 2
    Egiolps
    Correct
    Wrong
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    hyacinth
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Pistia
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Answer : 2. "Egiolps"
Explanation :

So the correct answer is 'Eichhornia crassipes' An aquatic plant introduced from America to check pollution turned out to be a troublesome weed in Indian water bodies.

Q:

Capacity when connecting capacitors to series?

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    neither increases nor decreases
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    increases
    Correct
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    decreases
    Correct
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    None of the above
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Answer : 2. "increases"
Explanation :

A capacitor stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field between its plates. Increasing the size of the plates increases the capacitance because there is more room for the electrons to escape.

Q:

Which of the following is not a natural polymer?

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    Wool
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    Leather
    Correct
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    Nylon
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Silk
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Answer : 3. "Nylon"
Explanation :

The correct answer is the Glyptal. The term "natural polymers" refers to compounds that are produced naturally. Glyptal is a synthetic polymer and does not exist in nature. The polymer substance formed from glycerol and phthalic acid is known commercially as glyptal.

Q:

Rust on iron?

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    ferric oxide
    Correct
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  • 2
    Hydrated ferrous and ferric oxide
    Correct
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  • 3
    Alkali ferrous and ferric carbonate
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Because of all of the above
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Answer : 4. "Because of all of the above"

Q:

From which source is the list of countries emitting carbon dioxide based on carbon dioxide emissions?

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    Burning of fossil fuels
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    Cement Industry
    Correct
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    Both of the above
    Correct
    Wrong
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    None of these
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Answer : 3. "Both of the above"
Explanation :

This is a list of sovereign states and territories by carbon dioxide emissions due to certain forms of human activity, based on the EDGAR database created by European Commission and Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.

Q:

Which gas is used to purify pond water in cities?

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    Sulfur dioxide
    Correct
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    Chlorine
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Nitrogen
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Ammonia
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Answer : 2. "Chlorine"

Q:

capacitor is a of small size but high capacity?

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    mica capacitor
    Correct
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    electrolytic capacitors
    Correct
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    Sirasic capacitor
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Paper capacitor
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Answer : 1. "mica capacitor"

Q:

The pigment that gives color to human skin is-

1989 0

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    Lysozyme
    Correct
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    Epidermis
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Melanin
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Calanin
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Answer : 3. "Melanin "

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