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241. Why is DDT banned in western counteries ?
A. The insects ae immunised to DDT.
B. It is a highly poisonous insecticlde.
C. It remains in environment for a long time.
D. None of these
Explanation:
242. Which of the following is a correct description of the use of Tetracycline ?
A. It is a pest killer.
B. It is a preservative.
C. It is used for air purification.
D. It is known as anti-plague drug.
Explanation:
243. The ink from the fountain pen spills when the pen is carried in an aeroplane, because
A. the atmospereic pressure keeps changing rapidly.
B. the atmospheric pressure is more than that at the sea level.
C. the atmospheric pressure is less than at the sea level.
D. None of these
Explanation:
244. If a boy sitting in a railway train, moving at constant velocity, throws a ball straight up into the air,
A. teh ball will fall in front of him.
B. the ball will fall behind him.
C. the ball will fall into his hand.
D. the ball will not return downwards.
Explanation:
245. Which of the following groups of fuels can be classified as processed fuels used for cooking ?
A. L.P.G., Wood, Coal
B. Kerosene, Charcoal, L.P.G.
C. Wood, Kerosene, Charcoal
D. Charcoal, Kerosene, Coal
Explanation:
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