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Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?
Options- A. Natural Gas
- B. Uranium
- C. Coal
- D. Petroleum
- Correct Answer
- Uranium
ExplanationUranium is not a fossil fuel whereas coal, petroleum and natural gas are all natural resources.
Fossil fuels are hydrocarbons, primarily coal, fuel oil or natural gas, formed from the remains of dead plants and animals. In common dialogue, the term fossil fuel also includes hydrocarbon-containing natural resources that are not derived from animal or plant sources
- 1. Poorly tuned engines do not get good gas mileage.
Options- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE Discuss
- 2. Fog, clouds, mist are examples of _______.
Options- A. Aerosol
- B. Solid sol
- C. Foam
- D. Gel Discuss
- 3. Minamata disease is a nervous disorder caused by eating fish, polluted with _____
Options- A. Iron
- B. Mercury
- C. Lead
- D. Nickel Discuss
- 4. One who eats everything
Options- A. Carnivores
- B. Omnivores
- C. Herbivores
- D. Omniscient Discuss
- 5. The study of Brain is called as
Options- A. Neurology
- B. Nephrology
- C. Phrenology
- D. Neurobiology Discuss
- 6. Pulses are a good source of
Options- A. Proteins
- B. Fats
- C. Vitamins
- D. Carbohydrates Discuss
- 7. Who proved that microorganisms cause disease?
Options- A. van Leeuwenhoek
- B. Koch
- C. Fleming
- D. Pasteur Discuss
- 8. Which gymnospermic plant cures rheumatism?
Options- A. Ephedra
- B. Pinus
- C. Araucaria
- D. Gnetum Discuss
- 9. Study of the sun is called
Options- A. Coronagraphy
- B. Seismography
- C. Helioseismology
- D. Heliography Discuss
- 10. Lipids are insoluble in water because lipids are
Options- A. Hydrophobic
- B. Zwitter ions
- C. Hydrophylic
- D. Neutral Discuss
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Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation:
The above-given statement is absolutely true. Poorly tuned engines of vehicles will not get good gas mileage.
A poorly running engine may lose power that is needed for normal driving and emergencies, may not start, gets poor fuel economy, pollutes the air, and could stall when you are on the road causing a traffic problem.
Correct Answer: Aerosol
Correct Answer: Mercury
Correct Answer: Omnivores
Explanation:
One the person or a animal who eats everything i.e, no kind of food is refused are called as Omnivores.
Correct Answer: Phrenology
Explanation:
The study of Brain is called as Phrenology.
Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
Nephrology is the study of kidney.
Neurobiology or Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system
Correct Answer: Proteins
Explanation:
A pulse is an edible seed that grows in a pod. Pulses include all beans, peas, and lentils.
Pulses are a great source of protein.
This means they can be particularly important for people who do not get protein by eating meat, fish or dairy products.
However, pulses can also be a healthy choice for meat-eaters. You can add pulses to soups, casseroles and meat sauces to add extra texture and flavor. This means you can use less meat, which makes the dish lower in fat and cheaper.
Correct Answer: Koch
Correct Answer: Gnetum
Explanation:
Oil from Gnetum spp a gymnosperm belonging to the family Gnetaceae is used to relieve the effects of rheumatism
The lianas and shrubs of Gnetum are found in the rain forests of the western ghats.
Correct Answer: Helioseismology
Explanation:
Helioseismology is the study of the solar interior using observations of waves on the Sun's surface. It has done much to improve our understanding of the interior of the Sun, testing the physical inputs used to model stellar interiors and providing a detailed map of the Sun's structure and internal rotation.
Correct Answer: Hydrophobic
Explanation:
Lipids are soluble in solvents of low polarity, which simply means that lipids are soluble in nonpolar solvents. This solubility property is a result of the large nonpolar regions that are indicative of the lipid molecule.
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