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121. Why do wet clothes dry more quickly on a warm day ?
A. Air carries less moisture.
B. Air can absorb moisture rather quickly.
C. High temperature of the air helps fast evaporation.
D. All the above
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122. The setting sun often looks oval in shape because of
A. optical illusion
B. dispersion
C. refraction of rays of sun passing through the atmosphere
D. None of these
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123. Tungsten is used for the manufacture of an electric bulb because
A. it is malleable.
B. it is inexpensive.
C. it has a very high melting point.
D. it is a good conductor.
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124. The scientist credited with the discovery of noble gases is
A. Rutherford
B. Cavendish
C. Mac Donald
D. Madam Curie
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125. Which of the following elements is obtained from sea weeds ?
A. Argon
B. Sulpur
C. Vanadium
D. Iodine
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