General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer

Q: Which of the following carbohydrates is a polysaccharide? 1682 0

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    Fructose
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    Cellulose
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    Glucose
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    Sucrose
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Answer : 2. "Cellulose"
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Answer: B) Cellulose Explanation: Carbohydrates are also called as saccharides are molecular compounds made from just three elements: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.   Carbohydrates are: * a source of energy for the body e.g. glucose and a store of energy, e.g. starch in plants * building blocks for polysaccharides (giant carbohydrates), e.g. cellulose in plants and glycogen in the human body * components of other molecules eg DNA, RNA, glycolipids, glycoproteins, ATP   Types: 1. Monosaccharides (e.g. glucose) and 2. Disaccharides (e.g. sucrose) are relatively small molecules. They are often called sugars. 3. Other carbohydrate molecules are very large called Polysaccharides such as starch and cellulose.

Q: Which of the following definitions describes a physical hazard? 2332 0

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    The most commonly thought of hazard in construction. This hazard includes radiation, extreme temperatures, noise, and vibration.
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    These hazards can lead to injuries to the joints or muscles by way of heavy, frequent lifting, repetitive tasks.
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    Can be present in dust, fumes, liquids, solids, mists, vapors, or gases of products used at a site or released during a construction job
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    Microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungus, mold, or viruses that can cause illness.
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Answer : 1. "The most commonly thought of hazard in construction. This hazard includes radiation, extreme temperatures, noise, and vibration."
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Answer: A) The most commonly thought of hazard in construction. This hazard includes radiation, extreme temperatures, noise, and vibration. Explanation: A physical hazard is defined as "A factor within the environment that can harm the body without necessarily touching it." Vibration and noise are examples of physical hazards.   Physical hazards include but aren't limited to electricity, radiation, pressure, noise, heights and vibration amongst many others.

Q: Which of the following is a function of the geosphere? 2433 0

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    providing a moderate, livable climate
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    serving as the interface between the other spheres
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    facilitating the movement of water through spheres through transpiration
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    facilitating the process of photosynthesis
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Answer : 2. "serving as the interface between the other spheres"
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Answer: B) serving as the interface between the other spheres Explanation: The geosphere is the earth's solid rock or rigid outer layer known as the crust. Without the geosphere it would not be possible for humans to live on the planet. The function of the geosphere serving as the interface between the other spheres.

Q: Separation of judiciary from executive is enjoined by 2557 1

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    Directive principle
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    Judicial decision
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    Seventh schedule
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    Preamble
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Answer : 1. "Directive principle"
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Answer: A) Directive principle Explanation:

Q: Which of the following is an air pollutant? 1520 0

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    Sulphur dioxide
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    Ozone
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    Water vapour
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    Nitric oxide
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Answer : 1. "Sulphur dioxide"
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Answer: A) Sulphur dioxide Explanation: Air pollutants are solid particles, gases, and liquid droplets in the air that can adversely affect ecosystems and the health of humans.   Major ambient air pollutants include toxic metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, benzene, particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and ozone. Power plants, factories, and vehicle and air traffic are the most important anthropogenic sources of air pollution.   In addition, natural sources such as wildfires and volcanic activity contribute to ambient air pollution.

Q: Which statement about general education policy is most accurate? 2828 0

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    It is set by multiple levels of the government.
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    It is determined by local school boards.
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    It is controlled only by the federal government.
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    It provides its funding at the state level.
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Answer : 1. "It is set by multiple levels of the government."
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Answer: A) It is set by multiple levels of the government. Explanation: General education policy is set by multiple levels of the government like Federal, state and local governments.

Q: Which of the following statements about water is false? 2072 0

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    There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.
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    Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis.
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    Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water.
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    Water can act both as an acid and as a base.
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Answer : 1. "There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase."
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Answer: A) There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase. Explanation: Water possess intermolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.   Hence, the given statement 'There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.' about water is FALSE.

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Which of the following can increase your credit card's APR?

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    Missing a credit card payment.
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    Paying off the full balance.
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    Cashing in on rewards points.
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    Paying the minimum.
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Answer : 1. "Missing a credit card payment."
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Answer: A) Missing a credit card payment. Explanation: Missing a credit card payment can increase your credit card's APR.   APR means Annual Percentage Rate.

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