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Choose the correctly spelt word:(A) Foregn(B) Foreign(C) Forign(D) Feriegn |
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Answer» Correct answer is (B) Foreign |
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It is difficult for us to realize how much this safety means'is taken from.......(A) On Letter Writing(B) Our own Civilization(C) Foregetting(D) With the photographer |
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Answer» It is difficult for us to realize how much this safety means'is taken from Our own Civilization. |
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Why was Mr Gresham arrested? |
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Answer» Mr Gresham was arrested because he misappropriated the money of the bank. |
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What was the change in the attitude of the members of the family when they came to know the amount of the bribe? |
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Answer» The amount of the bribe was huge, 100,000 dollars. When the family members came to know the amount was such a huge one, they were all looking for excuses to make Baldwin do as Gresham wanted him to do. So far they were all honest people. But when the big temptation came, they were willing to compromise their principles. |
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I wanted........some presents, but we did't have much time.(A) to buy(B) to bye(C) buying(D) to buying |
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Answer» I wanted to buy some presents, but we did't have much time. |
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How did Baldwin react to the opinion of his family? |
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Answer» He told them that by accepting the bribe he would be doing a dishonourable thing. Even if outsiders may not know about it, the four of them will know. And once a dishonourable thing is done how can they be sure that they will be honest with each other? If he takes the money he will be a sham, a liar, a hypocrite and a thief. If he does a bad act it will stink to the Almighty Heaven. |
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Read the excerpt from the play ‘The Hour-of Truth.’ Evie : And Mr. Gresham hasn’t done anything really wrong. John : It’s a technicality, that’s what it is. Nobody loses a cent. Nobody wants to see him punished. Do you agree with Evie and John? Substantiate your views in a paragraph |
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Answer» I don’t agree with Evie and John. Both of them know Mr. Gresham has misappropriated bank money. If Robert Baldwin, their father, simply says three words during the trial of Gresham, he is promised a bribe of a colossal sum of 100,000 dollars. For the poor family, this is a huge sum. If that money comes to the family, Evie and John can do some of the things they want to do, but were unable to do because of the lack of money. So they are making excuses to make their father accept the bribe. Evie says Mr. Gresham has not done anything really wrong as if she is the judge! John dismisses the misdeed of Gresham by calling it a mere technicality. Moreover he says nobody will lose a cent and nobody wants Gresham to be punished. So his logic is there is nothing wrong if his father takes the 100,000 dollars offered to him. These young children are talking like some modern lawyers who twist the truth for their advantage. They don’t mind twisting the truth if the payment is good. |
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The employees of John Gresham under the leadership of Donovan, the assistant cashier, decides to take all possible steps to put John Gresham behind the bars for the wrong he has done. On behalf of Donovan, draft a letter of complaint to the Chief of Police highlighting the need to curtail such illegal activities in future. |
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Answer» Donovan C. Secretary, Employees Union John Gresham Banking Co. Washington DC 7 November 2016 The Chief of Police Police Headquarters Washington DC Sir, Sub: Misappropriation of Bank Money by John Gresham As the representative of the Employees of John Gresham, I want to bring to your notice the misappropriation of Bank money by Mr. Gresham. He has misappropriated a very huge amount causing the crash of the Bank. Currently he is in jail awaiting trial. Mr. Robert Baldwin is the governor of the Bank. As far as we know he is an upright person who will do nothing against his conscience. So, the sole culprit is John Gresham. Banking is an industry built on faith and John Gresham has done great damage to that faith. We all lost our jobs and we are in trouble. We request you to take strict measures against John Gresham and recoverthe misappropriated amount from him. He should be given such severe punishment so that it will be deterrent to the people who want to cheat people. Hoping you will take immediate action, Yours faithfully, Donovan C. (Secretary) |
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What was the conversation between Baldwin and Mr. Marshall at the end ?अन्त में श्री मार्शल और बाल्डविन के मध्य क्या बातचीत हुई थी? |
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Answer» Mr. Marshall visited Robert Baldwin’s home in person. He asked him to visit Third National some time that week. He told him about the vacant position lying vacant for him. He also told him that he went to see Gresham that afternoon. He told Marshall about the offer he had made to Robert Baldwin. He said that Baldwin was very honest. He could not be moved from any account of money. He confessed his crime without any trial in the court. Marshall said that he had always honoured such people. श्री मार्शल व्यक्तिशः रॉबर्ट बाल्डविन के घर गए। उसने उससे कहा कि वह सप्ताह में किसी दिन Third National आए। वहाँ एक पद उसके लिए खाली पड़ा है। उसने उसके लिए खाली पड़े पद के बारे में कहा। उसने कहा कि उस दोपहर बाद वह ग्रेशम से मिलने गया। उसने मार्शल को रॉबर्ट बाल्डविन को की गई पेशकश के बारे में बताया। उसने कहा कि बाल्डविन बहुत ईमानदार था। वह धन की किसी भी मात्रा से नहीं। हिलाया जा सकता है। उसने अदालत में बिना मुकदमे के अपराध स्वीकार कर लिया। मार्शल ने कहा कि वह हमेशा इस प्रकार के लोगों का सम्मान करता है। |
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Robert Baldwin decides to join Third National. He writes a letter to Mr. Marshall expressing his willingness to join Third National. Write the likely letter. |
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Answer» Robert Baldwin II /47 Kennedy Street Washington DC November?, 2016 Mr. Marshal Smith President, Third National Lincoln Street Washington DC Dear Sir, Sub: Willingness to join Third National Thank you for your offer letter TN/Est/Per/143 dated November 5,2016.1 am willing to take up the job. I request you to give me a period of 2 weeks to settle certain matters with which I am busy at the moment. I will be able to join on November 23. Thank you! Yours faithfully, (Robert Baldwin) |
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Was Baldwin disloyal to Mr Grisham? Quote the relevant sentences to support your answer. |
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Answer» He was not disloyal to Mr Gresham. Supporting somebody’s misdeed is not part of loyalty. Baldwin told Gresham he would not lie. Gresham “was not surprised. He’s known me for thirty-five years, and, well anybody who’s known me for thirty five year does not expect me to haggle with my conscience.” Baldwin further says, “He is desperate – he does not know what he is doing – or he wouldn’t have offered the money.” |
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As far as I am concerned, I prefer reading........(A) than rest(B) for joy(C) to sleeping(D) over watching T.V. |
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Answer» As far as I am concerned, I prefer reading to sleeping. |
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I said to him," why are you working so hard?"(Choose the correct indirect speech)(A) I asked him why he was working so hard.(B) I asked him why was he working so hard.(C) I asked him why had he been working so hard.(C) I asked him why he had been working so hard. |
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Answer» (A) I asked him why he was working so hard. |
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Choose the correct meaning of the phrase 'To drive home'.(A) to find one's root(B) back to original position(C) to return to the place of rest(D) to emphasize |
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Answer» (D) to emphasize |
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They ran........the hill.(A) Above(B) down(C) On(D) through |
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Answer» They ran down the hill. |
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There is a shop in front.........my hours.(A) opposite(B) On(C) of(D) to |
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Answer» There is a shop in front of my hours. |
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What feeling did the author have while buying a basket? |
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Answer» While buying a basket, the author wanted to touch the girl, but he could not do so. |
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What kept the author awake for the rest of the journey? |
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Answer» The girl’s face and her dark, bright eyes kept the author awake for the rest of the journey. |
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I sat up awake for the rest of the journey. I could not forget the girl’s face and her dark, bright eyes.But when I reached Dehra, the incident became blurred and distant; for there were other things on my mind. It was only when I was making the return journey two months later, that I remembered the girl.1. What kept the author awake for the rest of the journey?2. Why did the author forget about the girl when he reached Dehra?3. When did he remember the girl? |
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Answer» 1. The girl’s face and her dark, bright eyes kept the author awake for the rest of the journey. 2. The author forgot about the girl when he reached Dehra because there were many other things on his mind. 3. He remembered the girl on his return journey two months later. |
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Why did the author want to break his journey at Deoli? Could he do that? |
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Answer» The author wanted to break his journey at Deoli so that he could spend a day there to find the girl who had stolen his heart. But he could never do that. |
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This time I did not forget her. She was with me for the rest of the journey, and for long after. All that year she was a bright, living thing. And when the college term ended, I packed in haste and left for Dehra earlier than usual.1. Why did the author leave for Dehra earlier than usual? |
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Answer» The author left for Dehra earlier than usual because he could not forget the girl. He was very eager to see her and meet her. |
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What urge did the author have when he met the girl for the second time? |
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Answer» When the author met the girl for the second time, he had the urge to put her on the train and take her away with him. |
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Whom did the author ask about the girl? What reply did he get? |
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Answer» The author asked the station master about the girl. The station master replied that he did not know the girl who sold baskets there. |
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Use the set of words in your own sentences.1. hope – determined2. enquiry – vanish3. impatient-rush to4. prefer – anxious5. nervous – haste |
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Answer» 1. Though there was little hope of winning the case, the poor man was determined to fight for his rights. 2. The detectives are conducting an enquiry to find out the statue, which vanished from the temple. 3. The people waiting in the queue since morning became so impatient that they rushed to the gate and opened it. 4. Father became so anxious that he preferred to go to school and see the result, rather than wait at home. 5. Mr Verma looked quite nervous as he left the office in haste. |
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The train was moving out of the station, and I had to run up the platform and jump for the door of my compartment. As Deoli platform vanished, I decided that one day I would have to break my journey there. I would spend a day in the town, make enquiries, and find the girl who had stolen my heart with nothing but a look from her dark, impatient eyes.1. What did the author decide?2. What does the author say about the girl? |
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Answer» 1. The author decided to break his journey at Deoli some day and find out the girl who had stolen his heart. 2. The author says that one day he would find the girl who had stolen his heart with a look from her dark, impatient eyes. |
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Use the set of words in your own sentences.1. bare – wonder2. notice – pale3. lively – pleased4. gracefully – came down5. follow – intently |
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Answer» 1. Mini wondered how the boys in the village could walk in the hot sun with bare feet. 2. The teacher noticed that the little boy was looking pale and weak. 3. The parents were pleased to see the lively dance of the children. 4. The dancer came down the stage gracefully and sought the blessing of her guru. 5. The little boy followed the magician and waited intently to see what he was doing. |
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How did the author react when he saw the girl for the first time? |
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Answer» When the author saw the girl for the first time, he could not stop staring at her. |
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How do you use the biotechnology in modern practice? |
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Answer» In modem practice, biotechnology is used in the development of herbicide resistance plants, improved crop varieties, producing pharma products like insulin, developing vaccines, diagnosing genetic diseases and designing drgus etc. |
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Statement 1: YAC plasmid behaves like a yeast chromosome.Statement 2: Circular YAC multiplies in bacteria.(a) Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is also correct. (b) Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect. (c) Both the statements are incorrect.(d) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct. |
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Answer» (a) Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is also correct. |
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I was looking out for her as the train drew into the station and I felt an unexpected thrill. I saw her walking up the platform. I ran to the door and waved at her. When she saw me, she smiled. She was pleased that I remembered her. I was pleased that she remembered me.1. What did the author feel when he saw the girl again?2. What was the girl’s reaction when she saw the author?3. Why was the author pleased?4. What did the author do when he saw the girl? |
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Answer» 1. The author felt an unexpected thrill when he saw the girl again. 2. When the girl saw the author, she smiled and looked pleased that he remembered her. 3. The author was pleased because the girl remembered him. 4. When the author saw the girl, he ran to the door and waved at her. |
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My father taught me........... (A) dance(B) how to dance(C) will dance(D) to dancing |
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Answer» My father taught me how to dance. |
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She stood by my window for some time and neither of us said anything. But when she moved on, I don’t know why, I left my seat and rushed to the carriage door. She noticed me at the door, and stood waiting on the platform. I walked across to the tea stall. A kettle was boiling on a small fire. The girl followed me behind the stall.1. What did the author do when the girl moved on?2. What did the girl do when she saw the author at the carriage door? |
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Answer» 1. When the girl moved on, the author left his seat and ran to the carriage door. 2. When the girl saw the author at the carriage door, she stood waiting on the platform. |
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She did not start selling baskets, but came straight to the tea stall. Her dark eyes were suddenly filled with light. We said nothing for some time but we spoke without words. I felt the impulse to put her on the train there and then, and take her away with me. I could not bear the thought of watching her vanish into the darkness of Deoli station. I took the baskets from her hand and put them on the ground. She put out her hand to take a basket, but I caught her hand and held it.1. What urge did the author have when he met the girl for the second time?2. What did the girl do when she saw the author?3. What happened when the author and the girl met?4. What could the author not bear?5. What did the author finally do? |
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Answer» 1. When the author met the girl for the second time, he had the urge to put her on the train and take her away with him. 2. When the girl saw the author she came straight to the tea stall. 3. When the author and the girl met, the girl’s eyes were filled with light and they said nothing, but spoke without words. 4. The author could not bear the thought of watching her vanishing into the darkness of the Deoli station. 5. The author finally caught the girl’s hand and held it. |
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Why is it not necessary for a body following another, to stop, to avoid collision? |
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Answer» If the relative velocity is zero, no collision will occur. |
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Which of the following oxidise shows electrical properties like metals? (a) SiO2 (b) MgO (c) SO2 (d) CrO2 |
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Answer» Correct Answer is: (d) CrO2 CrO2, TiO and ReO3 are some typical metal oxides which show electrical conductivity similar to metal. While SiO2, MgO and SO2 are oxides of metal, semimetal and non-metal which do not show electrical properties. |
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Absorbed, electrical energy is:A) Proportional to the potential differenceB) Inversely proportional to the potential differenceC) Proportional to the square of potensial differenceD) None of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer is: C) Proportional to the square of potensial difference Total electric energy absorbed is given by work done. - W = Q.V W = It.V W = (V/R) Vt W = V2 t/R As R remains constant, W ∝ V2 Therefore, absorbed electric energy is directly proportional to square of potential difference. |
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What is endothelium? |
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Answer» In Asteraceae species, the inner layer of integument get specialized for nourishing the / embryosac and this is called integumentary tapetum or endothelium. |
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List any two strategy adopted by bisexual flowers to prevent self-pollination. |
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Answer» (a) Protandry or protogyny (b) Herkogamy |
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What is Cantharophily? |
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Answer» Pollination carried out by beetles is said to be cantharophily. |
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Name the vegetative propagules of the following plants. (a) Allium cepa (b) Zingiber officinalis (c) Agave (d) Colocasia |
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Answer» (a) Allium cepa – Bulb (b) Zingiber officinalis – Rhizome (c) Agave – Bulbils (d) Colocasia – Corm |
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Mention any two conventional propagation techniques. |
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Answer» (a) Cutting (b) Grafting. |
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding vegetative reproduction.(a) Only one parent is required for propagation. (b) New individuals are genetically dissimilar. (c) Easy mode of reproduction. (d) Variation does not exist. |
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Answer» (b) New individuals are genetically dissimilar. |
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Give a detailed account on parthenocarpy. Add a note on its significance. |
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Answer» In some plants, fruit like structures may develop from the ovary without the act of fertilization. Such fruits are called parthenocarpic fruits. Invariably they will not have true seeds. Many commercial fruits are made seedless. Examples: Banana, Grapes and Papaya.Nitsch in 1963 classified the parthenocarpy into following types: 1. Genetic Parthenocarpy: Parthenocarpy arises due to hybridization or mutation. Examples: Citrus,Cucurbita. 2. Environmental Parthenocarpy: Environmental conditions like frost, fog, low temperature, high temperature etc., induce Parthenocarpy. For example, low temperature for 3-19 hours induces parthenocarpy in Pear. Chemically 3. induced Parthenocarpy: Application of growth promoting substances like Auxins and Gibberellins induces parthenocarpy. 4. Significance: The seedless fruits have great significance in horticulture.
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Name the four whorls of a typical flower. |
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Answer» (a) Calyx (b) Corolla (c) Androecium (d) Gynoecium |
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Where the stomium is located? What is its role? |
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Answer» In a mature anther, the cells along with junction or the two sporangia of an anther lobe lack cellulose and lignin thickening. This region is called stomium. Stomium along with hygroncopic nature of Endothecium helps in the dehiscence of anther at maturity. |
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Which gas is liberated in Kjeldahl’s method? |
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Answer» Ammonia gas (NH3) |
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What is Lassaigne’s extract? |
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Answer» When organic compound is fused with sodium metal and then extracted by water, it is called Lassaigne’s extract. |
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Which forces are involved in holding the drugs to the active site of enzymes? |
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Answer» Either of the following forces can be involved in holding drugs to the active sites of enzymes.
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Mention one use of following drugs (a) bromopheniramine (b) tincture of iodine (c) streptomycin |
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Answer» (a) antihistamine (b) antiseptics (c) antibiotics |
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Which forces are involved in holding the drugs to the active site of enzymes. |
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Answer» Ionic bonding, hydrogen bonding, dipole- dipole and vander waal’s forces. |
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