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A small pouch containing silica gel is often found in bottles of medicine in tablet or powder form because silica gel:

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The sensation of fatigue in the muscles after prolonged strenuous physical work is caused by:

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The blood glucose level is commonly expressed as:

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At which stage in its life cycle, does the silkworm yield the fibre of commerce?

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Assertion(A): In human beings, the females play a major role in determining the sex of the offspring.
Reason(R): Women have two ‘X’ chromosomes.

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Canola refers to a special type of oil seed mustard varieties bred for human consumption. The main characteristic of these varieties is that the:

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Soft drinks such as colas contain significant quantities of:

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Phytotron is a facility to:

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Which one of the following organisms can serve as a biofertilizer for rice crops?

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Consider the following statements: Hard water is not suitable for:
1. Drinking
2. washing clothes with soap
3. use in boilers
4. irrigating crops

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