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(a) Amylose typically consists of 200–1000 D-glucopyranoside units connected in α -linkages between C1 of one unit and C4 of the next. Water-insoluble amylopectin has a structure similar to that of amylose [i.e., α(1→4) links] with the exception that in amylopectin the chains are branched. 

(b) The bond connecting the amino acids in a protein is commonly called a peptide linkage or peptide bond. The peptide linkage is an amide bond formed between −COOH group and −NH₂ group.

Polysaccharides, also known as glycans, consist of monosaccharides joined together by glycosidic linkages. (c) Fibrous proteins exist as long fibers or strings stabilized by hydrogen and disulphide bonds. They run parallel to each other. These proteins, including myosin (in muscles), collagen (in skin) and keratin (in hair), are usually tough and water insoluble. Globular proteins are spherical in shape, highly folded and tend to be water soluble. The common examples are albumins and insulin.

The correct answer is Sun.

• The ozone layer is found in the stratosphere.
• Ozone Layer absorbs most of the Ultraviolet Radiation of Sun.
• Compared to other parts of the atmosphere ozone layer contains high concentrations of ozone (O₃).
• The ozone layer was discovered by Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson in 1913.
• The ozone layer is mainly found in the lower portion of the stratosphere.
• The ozone layer acts as a shield absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

• Ozone depletion refers to the phenomenon of reductions in the amount of ozone in the stratosphere.
• The ozone layer can be depleted by high levels of chlorine and bromine compounds in the stratosphere.
• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) used as cooling substances in air conditioners and refrigerators is the main cause of ozone depletion.
• The Montreal Protocol signed in 1987 was to control the emission of ozone-depleting substances.

Correct option is (B) decompose cyanide or sulphide of sodium

Sodium fusion extract is boiled with concentrated HNO₃ to remove sodium cyanide and sodium sulphide

The answer is C) Fruit, peels, cake and lime juice

Correct option is (D) A is false but R is true.

Benzoic acid and Napthalene can be effectively separated by crystallization. Benzoic acid is soluble in hot water whereas Napthalene is insoluble.

Hence assertion is incorrect but reason is correct.

Correct option is (C) A is correct but R is not correct.

Clean water have BOD less than 5 ppm while highly polluted water has BOD greater or equal to 17 ppm. So, assertion is correct. 

BOD is measure of oxygen required to oxidise only bio-degradable organic matter. So, reason is false.

The age of retirement of the Judges of the High Court is  62 years

President decides the number of Judges in a High Court.

A retired judge cannot be appointed to any office under the Government

Answer:  singular matrix

Public Accounts Committee parliamentary committee In India is normally chaired by a prominent member of the Opposition.

(d) the system of judicial review 

Here, the word ‘TEMPERATURE’ has been reversed. Hence, the code for ‘EDUCATION’ will be ‘NOITACUDE’.

The correct option:(b) II only

(c) a bill that originated in the Rajya Sabha but has not yet been sent to the Lok Sabha

(a) Leaving the opposition to join the party in power or vice-versa by a Parliamentarian

Once times can the President of India return a Non-money Bill, passed by Parliament.

(c) by a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting

(d) consider and pass a Bill on which two Houses disagree

(c) One-tenth of the' total number of members of the House

The number of States under the jurisdiction of a High Court is decided on the basis of area and population to be served

(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha

The Correct Answer is Denmark.

• When the Danish settlers of the Danish East India Company arrived in the Nicobar Islands on 12 December 1755, the history of organized European colonization began.
• The Nicobar Islands were made a Danish colony on 1 January 1756, first called New Denmark.
• The name Nicobar probably derives from the Tamil word nakkavaram (“land of the naked”).
• The British first surveyed the Andaman Islands in 1789 in search of a place to establish a penal colony for offenders from British India. Such a colony was established in 1790 but was abandoned just a few years later.
• It is first called New Denmark, and later Frederick's Islands (December 1756).
• They were administered from Tranquebar during 1754–1756 (in continental Danish India). The islands were repeatedly abandoned due to malaria outbreaks between 14 April and 17 April.

The Correct Answer is 1956.

• Andaman and Nicobar declared as the Union Territory of India in 1956.
• Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, consisting of two groups of islands on the southeastern edge of the Bay of Bengal.
• The peaks of the underwater mountains, the Andaman Islands, and their southern neighbors, the Nicobar Islands, form an arc that extends southward between Myanmar (Burma) and the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, for some 1,000 km.
• The border between the Bay of Bengal to the west and the Andaman Sea to the east forms the arc.
• The Territorial Capital is Port Blair (on South Andaman Island).
• Located on the ancient trading route between India and Myanmar, the Andamans were visited by the English East India Company's navy in 1789 and were administratively linked to the Nicobar Islands by the British in 1872.
• The two sets of islands became the Republic of India's Union Territory in 1956.
• The territory has been known for its indigenous cultures for over a century, which has ardently resisted widespread contact with ethnic outsiders. 
• The islands gained global attention in 2004 when they were seriously damaged by a massive tsunami caused by an earthquake in the Indian Ocean near Indonesia. 

The correct answer is Dhar.

• The 'Phadake studio' was made in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
• The Maharaja of Dhar was a patron of art and would often invite several artists to his kingdom.
• Phadke was one of those.
• On his request, Phadke started an art studio in Dhar.
• It is today known as Phadke Art Studio.
• Raghunath Krishna Phadkewas a famous Indian sculptor from the state of Maharashtra.
• He received the Padma Shri Award in 1961.

something that is usual, typical, or standard.

The correct answer is (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv).

• Adivarah temple of Ahad is located in the Udaipur district, Rajasthan.
  • It was built by Adivarah Chakravarti Gurjar Emperor Mihir Bhoj in 934 AD.
  • This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 
• Harshat Mata Temple of Abhaneri was built in the 8th century.
  • This temple is located in the Dausa district.
• Harihar temple of Osian was built in the 8th century.
  • It is located in the Jodhpur district.
  • This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.  
• Neelkanth Temple of Rajorgarh was built between the 6th and 9th centuries.
  • It was built by Maharajadhiraja Mathanadeva, a local Pratihara feudatory.
  • This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

• The Gurjar-Pratihara dynasty ruled northern India from the 8th century to the 11th century.
• Nagabhata II was the most powerful ruler of the Gurjara-Pratiharas dynasty.

B) Money Value

Money Value is indicated by price, which a buyer is ready to exchange for purchase of certain goods/ services.

Inbound Tour Operators are also known as incoming tour operators.

CRS stands for Computerized Reservation system.

Correct option: a) tour operator

(a) Sole Proprietorship 

(b) Sole proprietorship: 

Sole proprietorship refers to a form of business organization which is owned, managed and controlled by an individual who is the recipient of all profits and bearer of all risks. It is the most common form of business organization.

Features 

1. The sole trader is the single owner and manager of the business. 

2. The formation of a sole proprietorship is very easy. There are no legal formalities to form and close a sole proprietorship. 

3. The liability of a sole trader is unlimited, i.e. in case of loss, his personal properties can be used to pay the business liabilities. 

4. The entire profit of the sole trading business goes to the sole proprietor. If there is any loss it is also to be borne by the sole proprietor alone. 

5. The sole trader has full control over the affairs of the business. So he can take quick decisions.

6. A sole trading concern has no legal existence separate from its owner. 

7. The death, insolvency etc. of a sole trader causes discontinuity of business.

Merits 

1. Easy formation:- 

The formation of a sole proprietorship is very easy. There are no legal formalities to form and close a sole proprietorship.

2. Quick Decision: 

The sole trader has full control over the affairs of the business. So he can take quick decisions and prompt actions in all business matters.

3. Motivation: 

The entire profit of the sole trading business goes to the sole proprietor. It motivates him to work hard.

4. Secrecy: 

A sole trader can keep all the information related to business operations and he is not bound to publish the firm’s accounts.

5. Close Personal Relation : 

The sole proprietor can maintain good personal contact with the customers and employees and thus, business runs smoothly.

Limitations 

1. Limited capital: 

A sole trader can start business only on a small scale because of limited capital.

2. Lack of Continuity: 

Death, insolvency or illness of a proprietor affects the business and can lead to its closure.

3. Limited managerial ability: 

A sole proprietor may not be an expert in every aspect of management.

4. Unlimited liability:

The liability of a sole trader is unlimited, i.e. in case of loss, his personal properties can be used to pay off the business liabilities.

5. Suitability: 

Sole proprietorship is suitable in the following cases. 

• Where the market is limited, localized and customers demand personalized services. 

Eg. tailoring, beauty parlour etc. 

• Where goods are unstandardised like artistic jewellery. 
• Where lower capital, limited risk & limited managerial skills are required as in case of retail store.