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1
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Which is the hardest part of a tooth?

crown
enamel
pulp

root

A

enamel

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‘x’ is a liquid transporting oxygen and nutrients in our body .what is ‘x’?
blood
urine
saliva
bile

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blood

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In which part of the human body are ribs found?
stomach
pancreas
chest
liver

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chest

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we can measure our pulse rate by placing our fingers on a/an ____________

vein
artery
capillary

nerve

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artery

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who specialises in the treatment of bones that have not grown correctly or have been damaged?
vetenarian
biologist
orthopaedist
allergist

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orthopaedist

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Which part of the human body is primarily attacked by tuberculosis?
lungs
heart
liver
kidney

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lungs

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What is the pouch like structure in which urine is stored known as?
Ureter
Kidney
Urethra
Urinary bladder

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Urinary bladder

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Which one of these is known as energy - giving food?
vitamins
minerals
carbohydrates
proteins

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carbohydrates

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Transporting patients safely to a hospital is very important.what is used to carry a patient from an ambulance to the operation theatre?
bed
escalator
stretcher
rollercoaster

A

Stretcher

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What is the long tube through which food passes in our body known as?
pharynx
oesophagus
trachea
glottis

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oesophagus

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Which device is used by doctors to measure a patients blood pressure?
syringe
sthethoscope
Sphygmomanometer
barometer

A

Sphygmomanometer

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Milk is converted to curd due to a chemical reaction between lactic acid ,casein and __________________.
viruses
bacteria
fungi
protozoa

A

bacteria

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When a patient is not able to take food orally ,then a drip of______________ proves to be helpful
glucose
mineral water
lime water
blood

A

glucose

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which part of the human eye changes its size depending on the amopunt of light entering it?
retina
cornea
sclera
pupil

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pupil

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_______________ is a band of dense regular connective tissue which helps in connecting one bone to another bone to form joints

synaptic nerve
ligament
spinal cord

tendon

A

ligament

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which part of the human tooth contains blood vessels and nerves?

enamel
pulp
none of these

dentin

A

pulp

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which one of the following diseases is aggravated by air pollution?

cholera
asthma
dengue

polio

A

asthma

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if you are suffering from any eye related problem ,thn you must visit a/an __________________.

Physiotherapist
Ophthalmologist
Dermatologist

Immunologist

A

Ophthalmologist

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plants and animals develop special features to survive in a particular habitat.this is called _____________

hibernation
migration
camouflage
adaptation

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adaptation

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pearls are formed from the secretions of which of the following a sea creature in self defence .

octopus
jellyfish
sea anemone
oyster

A

oyster

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Plants growing in drier conditions tend to have _____________.
a)smaller roots
b)broader leaves
c)less number of stomata due to smaller leaves
d)none of these

A

less number of stomata due to smaller leaves

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22
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Why do birds migrate?
to breed
in search of food
to escape from harsh climate
All of the above

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All of the above

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iodine makes satrch ____________ in colour

bluish black
reddish blue
yellow

reddish brown

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bluish black

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Which one of the following is an example of a floating plant?

venus flytrap
duckweed
coral root

pitcher plant

A

duckweed

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This is the largest known invertebrate in the world .it has eight arms with suction cups and two long tentacles with hooks and sucker rings with teeth identify it

b)snake
c)octopus
d)giant squid

a) sea turtle

A

d)giant squid

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Which one of the following is a feature of plants growing on plains?
A.needle -like leaves
B.shedding most of their leaves in autumn
C.absence of leaves

A

B.shedding most of their leaves in autumn

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What are plants that cannot make their own food and absorb food from dead plants and animals called?
A.carnivorous plants
B.saprophytic plants
C.insectivorous plants
D.deltaic plant

A

B.saprophytic plants

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28
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which of the following is used in bakeries?

bacteria
fungi
yeast

protozoa

A

yeast

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29
Q

chameleons have the capability of changing their colour to protect themselves from predators.this is an example of_________________.

2migration
3camouflage
both 1 and 2

1hibernation

A

3camouflage

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30
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what is the gradual change of any living being from birth to an adult form known as ?

adaptation
moulting
metamorphosis

life cycle

A

life cycle

31
Q

Turning of milk into curd is an example of_____________________
1 picking
2food preservation
3filtration
4fermentation

A

4fermentation

32
Q

what is the thin protective layer on the albumen known as?

embryo
egg shell
cocoon

pupa

A

egg shell

33
Q

A frog lays egges in clusters which is known as______________________

2tadpole
3spawn
4caterpillar

1 nymph

A

3 spawn

34
Q

hydrilla is an example of a/an___________

desert plant
aquatic plant
deciduous plant

mountain tree

A

aquatic plant

35
Q

the largest fish in the world gets its namr from the largest mammal

2tiger shark
3basking shark
4whale shark

1great white shark

A

whale shark

36
Q

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding warm blooded creatures?
1 They can maintain a stable body temperature
2External temperature does
3mammals and birds are examples of warm blooded creatures
4 All of the above

A

All of the above

37
Q

The living creature ,also known as a horned toad ,lives in desertts or semi-desert areas.When it feels it is in danger ,it inhales aair and expands its body to look big and strong .identify it
1grass lizard
2horned lizard
3 newt
4salamander

A

2horned lizard

38
Q

monkeys,koalas,and squirrels are animals which live on trees .Such animals are known as__________________________-
1polar animals
2aerial animals
3arboreal animals
4 aquatic animals

A

arboreal animals

39
Q

if winter sleep is known as hibernation ,then summer sleep is known as _________________________

moulting
aestivation
metamorphosis

migration

A

aestivation

40
Q

the hard outer layer or exoskeleton of insects is made of a substance called______________________

chitin
pectin
keratin

cellulose

A

chitin

41
Q

Name the world largest flower found in Malaysia and Indonesia which smells like rotten meat and attracts insects
1african daisy
2anthurium
3bell flower
4Rafflesia

A

Rafflesia

42
Q

this animal is known to protect itself from predators by secreting poison fromits skin.identify it

lizard
crocodile
newt

beaver

A

newt

43
Q

name the plant that is also known as the ‘telgraph plant’

B.cactus plant
C,dancing plant
D,money plant

A.duckweed

A

dancing plant

44
Q

I am large and waterproof .i can be used in wrapping and serving food.in the past i was used as a writing sheet .I am a _______________________ leaf.

neem
holy basil
banana

coriander

A

banana

45
Q

which of the following is an astronomical observatory .built in the 18th century ,in India?
1 The Qutub minar
2The Red fort
3The Jantar Mantar
4 Humayun’s tomb

A

The Jantar Mantar

46
Q

What does the red circle on the flag of Japan signify?

brotherhood
good luck
rising sun

liberty

A

rising sun

47
Q

The 50 stars and 13 strips on tyhe flag of united states of america stands for
1former British colonies and states
2states and former british colonies

A

states and former british colonies

48
Q

where is the wax museum of Madame Tussauds situated?

London
China
Greece

Greenland

A

London

49
Q

One of the oldest seven wonders of the ancient world,’ the great pyramid of giza is located in which country

Rome
Egypt
Turkmenistan
Italy

A

Egypt

50
Q

What is the name of the currency used both in Jordan and Iraq?
Linar
Franc
Riyal
Dinar

A

Dinar

51
Q

Which country uses the Baht as its currency?

China
South Africa
Thailand

Indonesia

A

Thailand

52
Q

The Union Jack is the national flag of which of the following countries?

Laos
Namibia
Austria

The United Kingdom

A

The United Kingdom

53
Q

The flag of which country features the Thunder dragon
China
Vietnam
Bhutan
Thailand

A
54
Q

Which of the following oceans is known by the name of Herring Pond?

The Arctic ocean
The Atlantic ocean
The Indian Ocean

The Pacific ocean

A

The Atlantic ocean

55
Q

If you are travelling to China then which currency are you most likely to carry?

Taka
Paisa
Dollar

Yuan

A

Yuan

56
Q

Rouble is the currency of______________________
China
Russia
South Africa
India

A

Russia

57
Q

Who was the first Monarch to reside in the Buckingham Palace?

Queen Victoria
King Edward VIII
KIng George V

Queen Elizabeth II

A

Queen Victoria

58
Q

In which country is the famous Pashupatinath temple located?

Srilanka
Thailand
Nepal

India

A

Nepal

59
Q

Ringgit is the currency of which country

Mexico
Maldives
Mauritius

Malaysia

A

Malaysia

60
Q

The famous Potala place is located in which of the following countries?
INDIA
NORWAY
TIBET
AUSTRALIA

A

TIBET

61
Q

The largest church in the world situated in the Vatican city is_____________________
St.Xavier Church
St Basil’s cathedral
St.Peter’s Basilica
Notre Dame de

A

St.Peter’s Basilica

62
Q

The Oriental Pearl Tower is situated in which of the following countries?
Great Britain
Russia
China
New Zealand

A

China

63
Q

which famous leader of India was also known as’Punjab Kesari’?
1Maharaja Ranjit Singh
2Bal Ganghadhar Tilak
3Bhagat Singh
4Lala Lajpat Rai

A

4Lala Lajpat Rai

64
Q

The National Milk day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of________________________
Vinoba Bhave
Azim Premji
Jawaharlal Nehru
Dr.Verghese Kurien

A

Dr.Verghese Kurien

65
Q

If hindus worship in a temple ,Sikhs in a Gurudwara ,the Jews worship in a ______________________
Mosque
Church
Wat
Synagogue

A

Synagogue

66
Q

Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of which of the following religions?
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Christianity
Jainism

A

Buddhism

67
Q

Who is the tenth guru of the Sikhs and also the founder of the Khalsa Panth?
Guru Nanak
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Guru Ram Das

A

Guru Gobind Singh

68
Q

The bald eagle is the national bird of which country?

Russia
Thailand
The United States of America

The United Kingdom

A

The United States of America

69
Q

In Hindu mythology Lord Hanuman is the incarnation of which God?
Shiva
Ganesha
Krishna
Brahma

A

Shiva

70
Q

what is the religious book of Parsis known as?

The Bhagwad Gita
The Bible
The Zend-Avesta

The Quran

A

The Zend-Avesta

71
Q

The red rose is the national symbol of___________________
China
Ireland
England
Australia

A

England

72
Q

The only continent through which the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn pass is_____________________

South America
Africa
Asia

Europe

A

Africa

73
Q

Which of the following can be used to purify water?

baking soda
alum
vinegar

salt

A

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