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501.

Which drug is used as a Blood Thinner?

A. Warfarin
B. Tramadol
C. Azithromycin
D. Hydralazine
Answer» B. Tramadol
502.

Which describes a clinical psychologist?

A. specialist who studies behavior and emotions, but cant prescribe medication
B. specialist in diagnosing and treating mental disorders who can prescribe medication
C. specialist working primarily with the family members of someone in psychiatric care
D. None of the above
Answer» B. specialist in diagnosing and treating mental disorders who can prescribe medication
503.

Which disease is caused by Nickel?

A. Itai Itai
B. Dermatitis
C. Learning disability
D. Asthma
Answer» C. Learning disability
504.

Which describes a Mendelian trait?

A. Humans either have attached earlobes or detached earlobes
B. Blood type in humans has several different alleles
C. Plants can grow to a wide range of heights
D. Human body mass is controlled by many genes
Answer» B. Blood type in humans has several different alleles
505.

Which colour is formed when Red and Green are mixed?

A. Light blue
B. Yellow
C. White
D. Grey
Answer» C. White
506.

Which colour is formed when Blue and Green are mixed?

A. Cyan
B. Brown
C. Black
D. Violet
Answer» B. Brown
507.

Which atmospheric layer contains ozone layer?

A. Genosphere
B. Zonosphere
C. Stratosphere
D. Ionosphere
Answer» D. Ionosphere
508.

Which best describes the fossil record?

A. The fossil record provides evidence of a common ancestor to many species
B. The fossil record is inaccurate because scientists are not able to date fossils
C. The fossil record cannot provide evidence of evolution
D. The fossil record provides evidence that disputes the theory of evolution
Answer» B. The fossil record is inaccurate because scientists are not able to date fossils
509.

Which clade does not include humans?

A. diapsids
B. craniates
C. synapsids
D. lobe fins
Answer» B. craniates
510.

Which area best lends itself to the formation of fossils?_x005F_x000D_

A. near active volcano
B. lake beds
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
511.

Which among the planets is orange in colour with white bands on it?

A. Mars
B. Saturn
C. Jupiter
D. Venus
Answer» D. Venus
512.

Which among the following is the major cause of acid rain?

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Nitrogen dioxide
D. Oxygen
Answer» D. Oxygen
513.

Which among the following is not an inner planet?

A. Mercury
B. Saturn
C. Venus
D. Earth
Answer» C. Venus
514.

Which among the following is not a dwarf planet?

A. Mars
B. Makemake
C. Pluto
D. Eris
Answer» B. Makemake
515.

Which among the following is false about Earth?

A. It is the densest planet.
B. It is the fifth largest planet.
C. It is also known as red planet.
D. It is the third planet from the sun.
Answer» D. It is the third planet from the sun.
516.

Which among the following is a non-biodegradable waste?_x005F_x000D_

A. Plastic
B. Flowers
C. Vegetables
D. Dead animals
Answer» B. Flowers
517.

Which among the following has the maximum life span

A. Eagle
B. Tortoise
C. Tiger
D. Elephant
Answer» C. Tiger
518.

Which action is the best example of a direct observation?

A. listening to a cricket chirp at night and counting the number of chirps per minute
B. determining the seal population of an island by counting seals in 10 square meters of the island
C. identifying which bird was present by the tracks that it leaves in the sand at a beach
D. reading numbers on a heat sensor to conclude that there is a deer in the night woods
Answer» B. determining the seal population of an island by counting seals in 10 square meters of the island
519.

Where is the DNA located in a eukaryotic cell?

A. Nucleus
B. Chromosomes
C. Mitochondria
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
520.

Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)  ?

A. Berlin
B. Spain
C. London
D. New York
Answer» E.
521.

Where does transcription occur in the cell?

A. Cytoplasm
B. Nucleus
C. Ribosome
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Ribosome
522.

Where is the atmosphere the most dense?

A. Stratosphere
B. Mesosphere
C. Troposphere
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
523.

Where does the energy for photosynthesis come from?

A. sun light
B. Chlorophyll
C. Soil
D. Water
Answer» B. Chlorophyll
524.

Where are the Macronutrients located on a Nutritional Label?

A. On the Top
B. On the Right
C. On the Bottom
D. On the Left
Answer» B. On the Right
525.

Where does hair not grow on the human body?

A. sole of feet
B. palms
C. lips
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
526.

When was the ASLV used in India for the first time?

A. 1980
B. 1987
C. 1994
D. 2000
Answer» C. 1994
527.

When warm air rises up and cold air from the surrounding areas rushes in to fill its place then this sets up ________________ in air.

A. conduction
B. convection
C. radiation
D. agitation
Answer» C. radiation
528.

When does the sun shine vertically on the Equator ?

A. Throughout the year
B. For six months
C. Twice a year
D. Once a year
Answer» D. Once a year
529.

When driving in reverse you should

A. Unbuckle your seat belt so you can reverse as quickly as possible
B. Take care and never reverse for a greater distance and time than is necessary
C. Put your hazard warning lights on and perform the manoeuvre as quickly as possible to minimise danger
D. Sound your horn to warn other drivers
Answer» C. Put your hazard warning lights on and perform the manoeuvre as quickly as possible to minimise danger
530.

When electrical brain waves have ceased, this is called

A. Electroshock
B. Electrolysis
C. Suicide
D. Brain death
Answer» E.
531.

When hot water is placed into an empty water bottle, the bottle keeps its shape and does not soften. What type of plastic is the water bottle made from?

A. Thermoplastic
B. PVC
C. Polyurethane
D. Thermosetting
Answer» E.
532.

Wheat is a ______.

A. Creeper
B. Herb
C. Shrub
D. Tree
Answer» C. Shrub
533.

When does solar eclipse take place ?

A. When the sun is between the moon and earth
B. When the earth is between the moon and sun
C. When the moon is between the sun and earth
D. When the moon does not lie on the line joining the sun and earth
Answer» D. When the moon does not lie on the line joining the sun and earth
534.

What was the shape of the galaxy named A1689 B11 that existed 11 billion years ago?

A. Turbulent disc
B. Spiral
C. Thin disc
D. No option is correct
Answer» C. Thin disc
535.

What type of mirror is used in car headlights?

A. Concave
B. convex
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
Answer» B. convex
536.

What two things can you never eat for breakfast?

A. Lunch
B. Dinner
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
537.

What type of macromolecule is DNA?

A. Proteins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Nucleic acids
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
538.

What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

A. Diaphragm
B. Liver
C. Lungs
D. Heart
Answer» B. Liver
539.

What type of bone is a phalanx?

A. Short bones
B. Joints
C. Long bones
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
540.

What substance gives plants their green color?

A. Chloroform
B. Chlorine
C. Chlorophyll
D. Caustic soda
Answer» D. Caustic soda
541.

What stage occurs after cytokinesis?

A. S - phase
B. G1 phase
C. G2 phase
D. All of the above
Answer» C. G2 phase
542.

What reacts with oxygen to produce rust?

A. Aluminium
B. Silver
C. Copper
D. Iron
Answer» E.
543.

What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

A. mitochondria
B. Cytoplasm
C. Chloroplasts
D. Ribosomes
Answer» D. Ribosomes
544.

What of the following refers to hypotheses which are confirmed by varied tests?

A. Assumption
B. Theory
C. Answer
D. Opinion
Answer» C. Answer
545.

What natural factors contribute to global climate?

A. Forest Fires
B. Solar Activity
C. Melting Permafrost
D. All the above
Answer» E.
546.

What occurs during the digestion of protein?

A. Specific hormones breakdown proteins into simple sugars
B. Specific enzymes breakdown proteins into simple sugars
C. Specific hormones breakdown proteins into complex starches
D. Specific enzymes breakdown proteins into amino acids
Answer» E.
547.

What molecule makes the trunk of a tree sturdy?

A. Disaccharide
B. Fructose
C. Cellulose
D. Glucose
Answer» D. Glucose
548.

What is the ultimate source of energy in an ecosystem?

A. Fungi
B. Plants
C. Sun
D. Water
Answer» D. Water
549.

What kind of flowers are traditionally given to symbolise love?

A. Yellow roses
B. Pink roses
C. Red roses
D. White roses
Answer» D. White roses
550.

What kind of weather does a cold front usually bring

A. very hot
B. heavy rain
C. cloudy
D. normal
Answer» C. cloudy