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2801
P is 300 km eastward of O and Q is 400 km north of O. R is exactly in the middle of Q and P. The distance between Q and R is
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2802
There are three drawers in a table. One contains two gold coins, another two silver coins, and the third, a silver coin and a gold coin. One of the drawers is pulled out and a coin is taken out. It turns out to be a silver coin. What is the probability of drawing a gold coin, if one of the other two drawers is pulled out next and one of the coins in it is drawn at random?
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2803
A smooth inclined plane is inclined at an angle $\theta$ with the horizontal. A body starts from rest and slides down the inclined surface. The time taken by the body to reach the bottom from vertical height $h$ is
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2804
In the series POQ, SRT, VUW, ?
The blank space refers to
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2805
In the given figure, if $QRS$ is an equilateral triangle and $QTS$ is an isosceles triangle and $x = 47^\circ$, then the value (in degrees) of $y$ will be
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2806
The average monthly income of a person in a certain family of 5 is Rs. 1000. What will be the monthly average income of a person in the same family if the income of one person increased by Rs. 12,000 per year?
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2807
A rectangular plot of lawn shown in the figure has dimensions $x$ and $y$ and is surrounded by a gravel pathway of uniform width 2 m. What is the total area of the pathway?
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2808
Antigen is a substance which
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2809
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I (Disease)List II (Primary Target Site / Organ)
I. MalariaA. Bone marrow
II. FilariaB. Brain
III. EncephalitisC. Muscle
IV. LeukaemiaD. Lymph node

(Note: Site E is Blood cells / Red blood cells)

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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2810
The sequencing of the entire genome (the totality of all genes) of an organism was completed in 1996. The organism was
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2811
Recommended daily intake of proteins for a moderately active woman is
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2812
Arteries supplying blood to the heart are called
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2813
The major component of honey is
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2814
What is the average fat content of buffalo milk?
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2815
Which one of the following is cultivated by transplanting seedlings?
UPSC Prelims 1997 Indian Geography
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2816
Alpha-keratin is a protein present in
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2817
Which one of the following organisms is likely to show the highest concentration of DDT once it has been introduced into the ecosystem?
UPSC Prelims 1997 Environment
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2818
Corpus luteum is a mass of cells found in
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2819
Oxygen transportation in a human body takes place through
I. Blood
II. Lungs
III. Tissue

The correct sequence of transportation is
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2820
The pituitary gland by virtue of its tropic hormones controls the secretory activity of other endocrine glands. Which one of the following endocrine glands can function independent of the pituitary gland?
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2821
Which one of the following is used as an anti-freeze for the automobile engines?
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2822
Which one of the following has the highest fuel value?
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2823
Which one of the following is paramagnetic in nature?
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2824
The most reactive among the halogens is
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2825
Which one of the following is an active component of oil of clove?
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