nformation
Of SCIENCE
No.
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Answer
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01
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The theory of relativity was propounded by
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Albert Einstein
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02
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The principal metal used in manufacturing steel is
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Iron
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03
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An alimeter is used for measuring
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Altitude
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04
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Oology is the study of
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Birds eggs
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05
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Radioactivity was discovered by
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Henry Bacquerel
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06
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The metal used in storage batteries is
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Lead
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07
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The instrument used to measure the relative humidity of air is
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Hygrometer
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08
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Barometer was invented by
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Torricelli
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09
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The unit of power is
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Watt
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10
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Radium was discovered by
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Marie and Pierrie Curie
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11
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The existence of isotopes was discovered by
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Frederick Soddy
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12
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Dynamo was invented by
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Michael Faraday
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13
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The nuclear reactor was invented by
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Enrico Ferni
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14
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The law of gravitation was propounded by
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Sir Isaac Newton
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15
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Crescograph was invented by
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J.C.Bose
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16
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Crescograph is used to measure the
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Rate of growth of a plant
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17
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Galileo's first scientific discovery was
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Pendulum
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18
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Microscope was invented by
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Aaton Van Leewen Hock
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19
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The scientist who is known as father of modern biology is
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Aristotle
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20
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The first person to see a cell under microscope was
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Robert Hooke
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21
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The smallest flowering plant is
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Worffia
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22
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The four blood groups were discovered by
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Karl Landsteiner
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23
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Sodium was discovered by
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Sir Humphry Davy
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24
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The atomic number of oxygen is
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Eight
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25
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The basic building blocks of proteins are
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Amino acids
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26
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The botanical name of the cotton plant is
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Gossipium Hirsutum
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27
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An Electroscope is used to
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Detect charges on a body
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28
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The unit of loudness is
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Phon
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29
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An ammeter is used to measure
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Electric current
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30
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Plant that eat insects are called
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Insectivorous plants
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31
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Fruits that are formed without fertilization are called
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Parthenocarpic
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32
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Plants that flower only once in their lifetime are called
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Mono carpic
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33
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The botanical name for rice is
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Oryza Sativa
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34
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Penicillin is obtained from
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Mould
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35
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The largest tree in the world is
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Seguoia Gigantica
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36
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Herpetology is the study of
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Reptiles
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37
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Entomology is the study of
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Insects
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38
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Ornithology is the study of
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Birds
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39
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Ichtyology is the study of
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Fishes
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40
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Osteology is the study of
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Bones
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41
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The botanical name for brinjal is
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Solanum melongenal
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42
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The botanical name for onion is
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Allium Cepa
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43
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The study of sound is called
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Acoustics
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44
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The study of heavenly bodies is called
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Astronomy
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45
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The study of tissues is called
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Histology
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46
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Electric Lamp was invented by
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Thomas alva Edison
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47
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The fear of crowd is called
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Ochlophobia
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48
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The fear of books is called
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Bibliophobia
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49
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The fear of going to bed is called
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Clinophobia
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50
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The symbol of gold is
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Au
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51
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The symbol of sodium is
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Na
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52
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The symbol of Sr stands for
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Strontium
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53
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The symbol Rb stands for
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Rubidium
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54
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The symbol Md stands for
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Mendelevium
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55
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Calcium sulphate is commonly called
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Plaster of Paris
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56
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Sodium carbonate is commonly called
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Washing Soda
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57
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Sodium chloride is commonly known as
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Common Salt
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58
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The chemical name of Chloroform is
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Trichloromethane
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59
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The chemical name of baking powder is
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Sodium bicarbonate
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60
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The chemical name of bleaching powder is
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Calcium hypochlorite
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61
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The formula HCL stands for
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Hydrochloric Acid
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62
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The formula H2SO4 stands for
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Sulphuric Acid
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63
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The formula CHCI3 stands for
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Trichloromethane
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64
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The formula H2O2 stands for
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Hydrogen peroxide
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65
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A fungus which can only survive on other living organisms is called
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Obligate Parasite
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66
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A plant which lives in the dark is called
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Scotophyte
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67
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A plant adapted to live in dry places is called a
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Xerophyte
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68
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A plant adapted for growth in water is called a
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Hydrophyte
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69
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Bifocal lens was invented by
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Benjamin Franklin
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70
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Cement was invented by
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Joseph Aspdin
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71
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Laser was invented by
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Dr.Charles H.Townes
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72
|
Electromagnet was invented by
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William Sturgeon
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73
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Rayon was invented by
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Sir Joseph Swann
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74
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Thermostat is an instrument used for regulating
|
Constant temperature
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75
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The science of organic forms and structures is known as
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Morphology
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76
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Phycology is the study of
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Algae
|
77
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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research was established in
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1945
|
78
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CSIR stands for
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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
|
79
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ISRO stands for
|
Indian Space Research Organisation
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80
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The first human being to land on moon was
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Neil Armstrong
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81
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The first Indian in space was
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Rakesh Sharma
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82
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ISAC stands for
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ISRO Satellite Centre
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83
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VSSC stands for
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Vikram Sarabhai space Centre
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84
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The headquarters of ISRO is located at
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Bangalore
|
85
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VSSC is located at
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Thiruvananthapuram
|
86
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ISAC is located at
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Bangalore
|
87
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National Science Centre is located at
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New Delhi
|
88
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Central Tobacco Research Institute is located at
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Rajahmundry
|
89
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Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is located at
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Bangalore
|
90
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The Atomic Energy Commission was set up in
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August 1948
|
91
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The first Indian Satellite was
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Aryabhatta
|
92
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The first Indian Satellite was launched in the year
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1975
|
93
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ASLV stands for
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Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle
|
94
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INSAT stands for
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Indian National Satellite
|
95
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The fear of women is known as
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Gynophobia
|
96
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The fear of men is known as
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Androphobia
|
97
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The scientist who developed the Quantum theory was
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Max Plonck
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98
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The steam engine was invented by
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James Watt
|
99
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The botanical name of tea is
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Camellia Sinensis
|
100
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Logarithms were devised by
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John Napier
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101
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The acid used in a car battery is
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Sulphuric acid
|
102
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The system for writing by blind people was invented by
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Louis Braille
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103
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The parachute was used for the first time by
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J.P.Blanchard
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104
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The German physicit who first demonstrated the existence of Radio waves was
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Henrich Hertz
|
105
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The instrument that records the intensity of earthquakes is
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Seismograph
|
106
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The laws of floating bodies was discovered by
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Archimedes
|
107
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The density of milk is measured by a
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Lactometer
|
108
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Fountain pen was invented by
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L.E.Waterman
|
109
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The instrument used to measure the pressure of gases is the
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Monometer
|
110
|
Bhaskara I was a famous
|
Astronomer
|
111
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The first atomic power station established in India was the
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Tarapore Atomic Power Station
|
112
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The role of heredity was demonstrated by
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Mendel
|
113
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The instrument used to measure the concentration of salt water is the
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Salinometer
|
114
|
Spectroscopy is the study of
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Anders John Angstrom
|
115
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Dactylography is the study of
|
Finger Prints
|
116
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A tangent galvanometer is used to study the
|
Strength of direct current
|
117
|
The fruit of Oak is called
|
Acron
|
118
|
ZETA stands for
|
Zero Energy Thermonuclear Assembly
|
119
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The formula C6H5OH stands for
|
Phenol
|
120
|
Michael Faraday worked as an assistant under another scientist whose name was
|
Sir Humphry Davy
|
121
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Vulcanised rubber was invented by
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Charles Goodyear
|
122
|
The symbol Zn stands for
|
Zinc
|
123
|
The symbol He stands for
|
Helium
|
124
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Celluloid was invented by
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A.Parker
|
125
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Glider was invented by
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Sir George Caley
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126
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Safety matches was invented by
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J.E.Lundstrom
|
127
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Radio valve was invented by
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Sir J.A.Fleming
|
128
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Space Applications Centre is located at
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Ahmedabad
|
129
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Atomic Energy Commission is located at
|
Mumbai
|
130
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Dynamics is the study of
|
Movements of bodies
|
131
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Statics is the study of
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Forces acting on bodies at rest
|
132
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Mechanics is the study of
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Forces acting on bodies
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133
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Zoology is the study of
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Animal life
|
134
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Botany is the study of
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Plant life
|
135
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Psychology is the study of
|
Human mind
|
136
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The first American to orbit earth was
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John H.Glen
|
137
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The electro-cardiograph was invented by
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William Einthoven
|
138
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The molecular formula of cane sugar is
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C12H22O11
|
139
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A compound which contains only hydrogen and Carbon is called a
|
Hydrocarbon
|
140
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The liquid used to preserve specimens of plans and animals is
|
Formalin
|
141
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The law of segregaton was propounded by
|
Mendel
|
142
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Auriscope is used to detect
|
Ear disorders
|
143
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The three states of matter are
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Solid,liquid and gas
|
144
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The scientific name for blood platelets is
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Thrombocytes
|
145
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The response of a plant to heat is called
|
Thermotropism
|
146
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The response of a plant to touch is called
|
Trigmotropism
|
147
|
The symbol Zr stands for
|
Zirconium
|
148
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Nickel was discovered by
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Cronstledt
|
149
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Manganese was discovered by
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Gahn
|
150
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The common name for pottasium carbonate is
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Potash
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