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PYQ 2003Science And TechnologyGS1
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With reference to normal human beings, consider the following statements:
1. In response to the presence of HCl, secretin is produced from the duodenum.
2. Enterogastrone is produced in the small intestine in response to the presence of fatty acids.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

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PYQ 2003Science And TechnologyGS1
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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

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PYQ 2003Science And TechnologyGS1
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With reference to the work of human kidney, consider the following statements
1. After the waste is removed in the kidney, the clean blood is sent back through renal artery.
2. From Bowman’s capsule, the filtered liquid passes through tiny tubes where much of the glucose is reabsorbed and sent back to the blood in the renal vein.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

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PYQ 2003Science And TechnologyGS1
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Consider the following conditions of a sick human body
1. Swollen lymph nodes 2. Sweating at night 3. Loss of memory 4. Loss of weight
Which of these are symptoms of AIDS?

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PYQ 2003Science And TechnologyGS1
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PYQ 2003Science And TechnologyGS1
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Consider the following statements:
1. Molasses is a by-product of the sugar production process.
2. Bagasse obtained in the sugar mills is used as a fuel in the boilers to generate steam for the sugar factories.
3. Sugar can only be produced from sugarcane as the raw material.

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PYQ 2003Science And TechnologyGS1
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Assertion(A): Unsaturated fats are more reactive compared with the saturated fats.
Reason(R): Unsaturated fats have only single bonds in their structure.

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PYQ 2003Science And TechnologyGS1
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Consider the following statements:
1. The common blue green algae, Spirogyra and Ulothrix, are found in both freshwater ponds and oceans.
2. The Chameleon can look ahead with one eye, and at the same time look behind with another.

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PYQ 2003Science And TechnologyGS1
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Which one of the following is produced during the formation of photochemical smog?

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The purpose of adding sodium sulphate and sodium silicate to the detergent in a washing powder is:
1. to keep the washing powder dry.
2. to maintain the alkalinity of the powder.

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