Description : 18. “Increased diversity contributed to higher productivity” –was experimentally proved by ... a) David Tilman b) Paul Ehrlich c) Alexander Von Humbolt d) Robert May
Last Answer : a) David Tilman
Description : Alexander Von Humbolt described for the first time: (1) Laws of limiting factor (2) Species area relationships (3) Population Growth equation (4) Ecological Biodiversity
Last Answer : (2) Species area relationships
Description : The idea of selective toxicity was first proposed by A- Antony van Leeuwenhoek B- Paul Ehrlich C- Louis Pasteur D- Alexander Fleming
Last Answer : Paul Ehrlich
Description : 3. . From his long term ecosystem experiments, David Tilman showed that (a) decreased diversity contributed to higher productivity (b) decreased diversity contributed to ... increased diversity contributed to increased productivity (d) increased diversity contributed to decreased productivity
Last Answer : (c) increased diversity contributed to increased productivity
Description : Bacteriophage was discovered by - (1) Felix d'Herelle and Frederick Twort (2) Kluyver and Niel (3) Paul Ehrlich (4) Burrill and Smith
Last Answer : (1) Felix d'Herelle and Frederick Twort Explanation: Bacteriophage refers to any of a group of viruses that infect bacteria. Bacteriophages were discovered independently by Frederick W. Twort in Great ... 'Herelle in France (1917). D'Herelle coined the term Bacteriophage, meaning "bacteria eater:.
Description : Bacteriophage was discovered by (1) Felix d’Herelle and Frederick Twort (2) Kluyver and Niel (3) Paul Ehrlich (4) Burrill and Smith
Last Answer : Felix d’Herelle and Frederick Twort
Description : According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about (a) 1.5 million (b) 20 million (c) 50 million (d) 7 million.
Last Answer : (d) 7 million.
Description : Alexander von Humboldt described for the first time (a) laws of limiting factor (b) species area relationships (c) population growth equation (d) ecological biodiversity.
Last Answer : (b) species area relationships
Description : Who developed Hydrogen Bomb? (1) Wernher Von Braun (2) J. Robert Oppen Heimer (3) Edward Teller (4) Samuel Cohen
Last Answer : (3) Edward Teller Explanation: Portions of the development and history of the hydrogen bomb remain classified. But it is public knowledge that its chief architect was Dr. Edward Teller. The first H ... the Teller-Ulam design, after Edward Teller and Stanislaw Ulam who helped in the project too.
Description : First Computer mouse was built by_______ A. Douglas Engelbart B. William English C. Robert Zawacki D. Von Neumann
Last Answer : A. Douglas Engelbart
Description : Who developed Ballistic Missile? (1) Wernher Von Braun (2) J. Robert Oppenheimer (3) Edward Teller (4) Samuel Cohen
Last Answer : Wernher Von Braun
Description : All of the following individuals contributed to cell theory exceptA- .Robert Hooke B- Matthias Schleiden C- .Theodor Schwann D- Rudolf Virchow
Last Answer : .Robert Hooke
Description : All of the following individuals contributed to cell theory except A- Robert Hooke B- Matthias Schleiden C- Theodor Schwann D- Rudolf Virchow
Last Answer : Robert Hooke
Description : Name the scientist who proved that plants have life. (1) Mendal (2) Hugo de vries (3) Jagdish Chandra Bose (4) Robert Brown
Last Answer : (3) Jagdish Chandra Bose Explanation: Jagdish Chandra Bose, on 10 May 1901, proved that plants are like any other life form. He also proved that plants have a definite life cycle.
Description : Conflict: (a) can be positively related to productivity. ; (b) is always dysfunctional. (c) can arise from diversity. ; (d) all of the above
Last Answer : (b) is always dysfunctional.
Description : David is throwing Robert a surprise birthday party but he has to stay within his budget. He spent half of his money plus $2.00 on the cake. Half of what he had left plus $2.00 was spent on balloons and ... had left plus $1.00 on candy. Now he is out of money, how much did he start with? -Riddles
Last Answer : This one is best solved working backwards, the last part David spent half of what was left plus $1.00 on candy and then was out of money. That means he must have spent $2.00 on Candy as $1.00 was ... logic backwards: $2.00 on candy $6.00 on Balloons and Streamers $12.00 on the cake Total of $20.00.
Description : Robert and David played several golf matches against each other in a week. They played for a pizza at each match, but no pizzas were purchased until the end of the week. If at any time Robert and ... matches (but no pizzas), and David won three pizzas. How many rounds of golf were played? -Riddles
Last Answer : Eleven, David won 7 matches, 4 to cancel out Robert's 4 wins, and 3 more to win the pizzas.
Description : Robert and David were preparing to have a water balloon fight. 'No Fair' cried Robert, 'You have 3 times as many as I do!' David said 'Fine!' and gave Robert 10 more balloons. 'Still not fair!' ... as I do.' How many more balloons must David give Robert for them to have the same number? -Riddles
Last Answer : David must give Robert another 20 water balloons, giving them each 60. Robert started with 30 water balloons and David with 90.
Description : Who amidst the following won the Nobel Prize in Science in two different disciplines ? (1) Russell Hulse (2) David Lee (3) Madame Curie (4) Paul Boyer
Last Answer : Madame Curie
Description : Who amidst the following won the Nobel Prize in Science in two different disciplines? (1) Russell Hulse (2) David Lee (3) Madam Curie (4) Paul Boyer
Last Answer : Madam Curie
Description : Who amongst the following facilitated the development of MRI as an important diagnostic tool and for that won a Nobel Prize? (1) Sydney Brenner (2) Paul C. Lauterbur (3) John E. Sulton (4) H. Robert Horvitz
Last Answer : Paul C. Lauterbur
Description : Ehrlich and Hata discovered that was used to treat a. Salvarsan; syphilis b. penicillin; surgical wounds c. Salvarsan; malaria. d. Prontosil; malaria
Last Answer : a. Salvarsan; syphilis
Description : The term antibiotic was coined by _________to refer to antimicrobial substances naturally derived from _______. a. Waksman; bacteria and fungi b. Domagk; other living organisms c. Fleming; fungi and bacteria d. Ehrlich; bacteria
Last Answer : c. Fleming; fungi and bacteria
Description : The experimentally determined overall order of the reaction, A + B → C + D, is two. Then the (A) Reaction is elementary with a molecularity of 2 (B) Molecularity of the reaction is 2, ... Reaction may be elementary with molecularity of 2 (D) Reaction is elementary but the molecularity may not be 2
Last Answer : (A) Reaction is elementary with a molecularity of 2
Description : Bleeding time is increased in: a. massive blood transfusion b. vitamin K deficiency c. von Willebrand's disease d. disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Last Answer : disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Description : Select the action of vasopressin exerted through the V1 subtype receptors: A. Release of coagulation factor VIII and von Willebrands factor from vascular endothelium B. Increased peristalsis of gut C. Dilatation of blood vessels D. Increased water permeability of renal collecting ducts
Last Answer : B. Increased peristalsis of gut
Description : The enrolment in higher education in India is contributed both by Formal System of Education and by System of Distance Education. Distance education contributes (A) 50% of formal system (B) ... 's contribution is not taken into account while considering the figures of enrolment in higher education
Last Answer : Answer: B Education in India is provided by the public sector as well as the private sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: central, state, and local. Under various articles ... 6% enrollment in higher education is actually 60% of those who are eligible to join higher education.
Description : Trichoderma harzianum has proved a useful microorganism for (a) gene transfer in higher plants (b) biological control of soil-borne plant pathogens (c) bioremediation of contaminated soils (d) reclamation of wastelands.
Last Answer : (b) biological control of soil-borne plant pathogens
Description : From which of the following is benefit of computer integrated manufacturing(CIM). a.Reduced lead time b.Increased production time c.Reduced productivity d.All of the above
Last Answer : a.Reduced lead time
Description : Which among (he following is not the outcome of decrease in prime lending rate? (1) to raise the bank loan (2) decline in saving rate (3) decline in productivity (4) increased demand of consumer products
Last Answer : (3) decline in productivity Explanation: Prime rate or prime lending rate is a term applied in many countries to a reference interest rate used by banks. The term originally indicated the rate ... falls to meet the new lower demand. Less output requires fewer worker, driving unemployment higher.
Description : Adding staff to a project to shorten the project’s length is usually a wise move, because adding staff normally translates into increased productivity
Last Answer : Ans: False
Description : Which one of the following statements is not valid for aerosols? (a) They alter rainfall and monsoon patterns. (b) They cause increased agricultural productivity. (c) They have negative impact on agricultural land. (d) They are harmful to human health
Last Answer : (b) They cause increased agricultural productivity.
Description : The benefits of an operational audit generally include all of the following except a. Decreased costs. b. Increased revenue c. Increased productivity. d. Increased reliability of the financial statement
Last Answer : Increased reliability of the financial statement
Description : Which one of the following statements is not valid for aerosols ? (1) They alter rainfall and monsoon patterns (2) They cause increased agricultural productivity (3) They have negative impact on agricultural land (4) They are harmful to human health
Last Answer : (2) They cause increased agricultural productivity
Description : What are the various tools of productivity? How productivity can be increased?
Last Answer : Tools of productivity: 1. Work study- The technique of method study and work measurement employed to ensure the best possible use of human and material resources in carrying out the ... selection of material handling equipment. 7. By designing a product with proper tolerance and specification.
Description : Which among the following is not the outcome of decrease in prime lending rate ? (1) to raise the bank loan (2) decline in saving rate (3) decline in productivity (4) increased demand of consumer products
Last Answer : decline in productivity
Description : What did Robert B Taney do that increased regional tensions in the US during 1850?
Last Answer : During that time Taney led the Supreme Court, which declaredslaves to be property.
Description : The term "Green Revolution" has been used to indicate higher production through – (1) creation of grasslands (2) planting more trees (3) enhanced agricultural productivity per hectare (4) creation of gardens in urban areas
Last Answer : (3) enhanced agricultural productivity per hectare Explanation: The Introduction of High-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the ... higher productivity was attained in areas in Green Revolution had been initiated and matured.
Description : Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. i. Higher level of capital-output ratio indicates efficient use of capital. ii. It reflects the productivity of capital in the economy a. I only b. ii only c. both d. none
Last Answer : d. none View Answer /
Description : Investments in training leads to a __________ and _________. a. higher costs, higher turnover b. higher productivity, lower turnover c. lower productivity, lower turnover d. none of the above
Last Answer : b. higher productivity, lower turnover
Description : Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. i. Higher level of capital-output ratio indicates efficient use of capital. ii. It reflects the productivity of capital in the economy A. I only B. ii only C. both D. none
Last Answer : B. ii only
Description : “CNC machine is having higher productivity than general lathe machine” Justify the statement.
Last Answer : CNC machining and conventional machining aim to achieve the same end, and both start with a raw chunk of metal or plastic and shape it into a part. CNC machine is having higher productivity than ... to cut the part, while the conventional machine would require five tools and no doubt more time.
Description : A closed circulatory system is one in which blood circulates only inside blood vessels. For this reason the blood pressure is higher in animals with closed circulatory system. The ... annelids, cephalopod molluscs and vertebrates. The Circulatory System - Image Diversity: closed circulatory system
Last Answer : What are the advantages of the closed circulatory system over the open circulatory system?
Description : Which of the following has been the main driver to the globalization of business? (a) The higher standards of living in the U.S. and Europe ; (b) Technology (c) The NAFTA trade agreement ; (d) The increasing ethnic diversity within countries
Last Answer : (b) Technology
Description : The patient whom you are about to treat states that he has Von Willebrand's disease. Which one of the following preoperative haematological analyses may reflect this disease: A. Bleeding time and ... C. Bleeding time and factor X level D. Platelet count E. Thromboplastin generation time
Last Answer : A. Bleeding time and factor VIII level ptt also prolonged decreased platelet count
Description : 9. One-half of a convex lens is covered with a black paper. Will this lens produce a complete image of the object? Verify your answer experimentally. Explain your observations. -Physics-10
Last Answer : Yes, it will produce a complete image of the object, as shown in the figure. This can be verified experimentally by observing the image of a distant object like a tree on a screen when the ... the lens is covered with a black paper. However, the intensity or brightness of the image will reduce.
Description : Who firstly demonstrated experimentally the existence of electromagnetic wave? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Hertz'
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Description : How is electrolytic conductance measured experimentally?
Last Answer : Electrolyte conductance can be measured by putting anode and cathode on it and measured the external voltage. Then compared the same with some standard known electrolyte solution. Also, specific ... charge discharge method. So by calculating with inbuilt software we can easily get the conductance.