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Chemistry QUESTION #7497

Question 7741

In which of the following processes is the change in oxidation state equal to five?

$\text{C}_2\text{O}_4^{2-} \to 2\text{CO}_2$
$\text{MnO}_4^- \to \text{Mn}^{2+}$✔️
$\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7^{2-} \to 2\text{Cr}^{3+}$
$\text{CrO}_4^{2-} \to \text{Cr}^{3+}$

Correct Answer Logic:

Calculate the change in oxidation state for each:

(A) C in C$_2$O$_4^{2-}$: $+3$; C in CO$_2$: $+4$. Change $= +1$ per C atom (2 C, so total = 2, but per atom = 1).
(B) Mn in MnO$_4^-$: $+7$; Mn in Mn$^{2+}$: $+2$. Change $= 7 - 2 = \mathbf{5}$ ✓
(C) Cr in Cr$_2$O$_7^{2-}$: $+6$; Cr in Cr$^{3+}$: $+3$. Change $= 3$ per Cr atom.
(D) Cr in CrO$_4^{2-}$: $+6$; Cr in Cr$^{3+}$: $+3$. Change $= 3$.

The change of 5 occurs in the conversion $\text{MnO}_4^- \to \text{Mn}^{2+}$.

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Agriculture Economics QUESTION #11900

Question 7742

Monopolistic competition is characterized by:

A single seller with no close substitutes
Many firms selling differentiated products with relatively easy entry✔️
A few large firms selling identical products
Perfect information and homogeneous goods

Correct Answer Logic:

Monopolistic competition features many sellers offering differentiated (not identical) products, with relatively free entry and exit.

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Math Physics Chemistry Biology QUESTION #11328

Question 7743

Solubility of organic acids in organic solvents decreases with increase in molecular weight.

True✔️
False

Correct Answer Logic:

Solubility of organic acids in organic solvents generally decreases with an increase in molecular weight.

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Business, Public administration and Policy QUESTION #10498

Question 7744

The concept of ambiguity in public administration primarily refers to:

The need for more precise job descriptions
The difficulty of specifying concrete and measurable objectives✔️
A lack of hierarchical structure within agencies
The challenge of separating political decisions from administrative ones

Correct Answer Logic:

Ambiguity in public administration refers to the inherent difficulty in clearly defining and measuring public policy objectives. Unlike private firms whose goals (profit) are quantifiable, public agencies must pursue multiple, often conflicting social goals that resist precise specification — making performance measurement and accountability structurally challenging.

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Therapeutics and Patient Care QUESTION #3885

Question 7745

Which topical clotrimazole treatment regimen is considered the most clinically appropriate for vaginal candidiasis?

$500$ mg as a single dose at bedtime✔️
$100$ mg daily at bedtime for $10$ days
$500$ mg daily at bedtime for $3$ days
$100$ mg daily at bedtime for $14$ days

Correct Answer Logic:

A single intravaginal application of clotrimazole $500$ mg pessary is an evidence-based first-line regimen for uncomplicated vaginal candidiasis.

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Sociology QUESTION #1669

Question 7746

In Durkheim's typological analysis of suicide, which type is produced not by insufficient social integration, but by excessive regulation — where individuals feel their futures are blocked and their passions violently constrained by oppressive social norms?

Altruistic suicide
Egoistic suicide
Fatalistic suicide✔️
Anomic suicide

Correct Answer Logic:

Fatalistic suicide, briefly mentioned by Durkheim in 'Suicide' (1897) as the opposite of anomic suicide, results from excessive regulation — when social norms and controls are so oppressive that individuals feel they have no future and their passions are violently blocked. This contrasts with anomic suicide (too little regulation) and altruistic suicide (excessive integration).

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Math Physics Chemistry Biology QUESTION #11319

Question 7747

Which of the following is a multiple allele?

A
B
C
D✔️

Correct Answer Logic:

Gene D is an example of a multiple allele.

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Maths QUESTION #4583

Question 7748

In an arithmetic sequence $2, 5, 8, 11, 14$, what is the average?

$8$✔️
$7$
$40$
$6$

Correct Answer Logic:

For arithmetic sequence with odd number of terms, average = middle term = $8$

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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3368

Question 7749

'Tincture' of Iodine refers to iodine dissolved in:

Water
Alcohol✔️
Oil
Vinegar

Correct Answer Logic:

Tinctures are common antiseptic solutions.

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Library Sciences QUESTION #1552

Question 7750

In the context of time management for library managers, which technique involves categorizing tasks into four quadrants based on urgency and importance?

PERT Chart Analysis
SWOT Analysis
The Eisenhower Matrix✔️
Gantt Chart Scheduling

Correct Answer Logic:

The Eisenhower Matrix (also called the Urgent-Important Matrix) divides tasks into four quadrants: urgent and important (do immediately), important but not urgent (schedule), urgent but not important (delegate), and neither (eliminate). It is widely recommended in library management literature for prioritizing managerial workload.

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Pakistan Affairs QUESTION #606

Question 7751

On which occasion did Quaid-i-Azam announce parting of ways with Congress?

Round Table Conferences
Simon Commission
Nehru Report✔️
None of these

Correct Answer Logic:

Jinnah parted ways with Congress following the rejection of his proposed amendments to the Nehru Report in 1928 .

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MBBS QUESTION #10259

Question 7752

Renal plasma flow can be estimated using the clearance of para-aminohippuric acid (PAH), which is considered nearly completely removed from plasma in a single pass through the kidney because PAH is:

Freely filtered at the glomerulus and additionally actively secreted by the proximal tubule, so essentially all of it is cleared from renal plasma in one pass✔️
Neither filtered nor secreted by the nephron
Completely reabsorbed by the distal tubule
Only filtered, with no tubular secretion at all

Correct Answer Logic:

Because PAH is both filtered and vigorously secreted by proximal tubular cells, nearly 90% of the PAH delivered to the kidney is cleared in a single pass, allowing its clearance to approximate effective renal plasma flow — distinct from inulin, which measures GFR only.

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Islamic Studies QUESTION #8214

Question 7753

The age of Hazrat Usman (RA) at the time of his martyrdom was:

80✔️
78
76
74

Correct Answer Logic:

Hazrat Usman ibn Affan (RA) was approximately 82 years old (close to 80) when he was martyred on 18 Dhul Hijjah 35 AH (656 CE). He was born in 576 CE in Makkah and was among the earliest converts to Islam. He served as the third Caliph for 12 years (644-656 CE). During his martyrdom, he was reciting the Quran when rebels attacked him, and his blood fell on the verse: 'Allah will suffice you against them.'

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Biology Zoology Botany QUESTION #1371

Question 7754

Which scientist is known for developing the concept of genetic drift?

Gregor Mendel
Sewall Wright✔️
Charles Darwin
Alfred Russel Wallace

Correct Answer Logic:

Sewall Wright (1889–1988) was the American geneticist and population biologist who developed and formalised the concept of genetic drift (also called the Sewall Wright effect). He showed that random fluctuations in allele frequencies in small populations can cause significant changes in gene frequency over time, independent of natural selection.

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Mathematics QUESTION #6959

Question 7755

Suppose $x, y, z$ are in arithmetic progression (A.P.) and $\tan^{-1}x,\ \tan^{-1}y,\ \tan^{-1}z$ are also in A.P. Then:

$x=y=z$✔️
$2x=3y=6z$
$6x=3y=2z$
$6x=4y=3z$

Correct Answer Logic:

If $\tan^{-1}x, \tan^{-1}y, \tan^{-1}z$ are in A.P., then $2\tan^{-1}y=\tan^{-1}x+\tan^{-1}z$.

Also $x,y,z$ in A.P. means $2y=x+z$.

From $2\tan^{-1}y=\tan^{-1}x+\tan^{-1}z$: using the addition formula, $\tan(2\tan^{-1}y)=\tan(\tan^{-1}x+\tan^{-1}z)$, i.e., $\dfrac{2y}{1-y^2}=\dfrac{x+z}{1-xz}$.

Substituting $x+z=2y$: $\dfrac{2y}{1-y^2}=\dfrac{2y}{1-xz}$. So $1-y^2=1-xz$, giving $y^2=xz$.

Combined with $x+z=2y$ (A.P.) and $y^2=xz$ (G.P.) $\Rightarrow x=y=z$.

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Planning QUESTION #4931

Question 7756

What is the main purpose of a Housing Needs Assessment?

To design house layouts
To estimate future housing demand and requirements✔️
To set property prices
To allocate housing subsidies

Correct Answer Logic:

Housing Needs Assessment systematically analyzes demographic trends, household formation, income levels, and existing stock to project future housing demand and inform policy decisions.

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Mathematics QUESTION #7459

Question 7757

The plane through the intersection of the planes $x + y + z = 1$ and $2x + 3y - z + 4 = 0$ and parallel to y-axis also passes through the point:

$(-3, 0, -1)$✔️
$(-3, 1, 1)$
(3, 3, -1)
(3, 2, 1)

Correct Answer Logic:

The plane through intersection is $(x+y+z-1) + \lambda(2x+3y-z+4) = 0$, giving $(1+2\lambda)x + (1+3\lambda)y + (1-\lambda)z + (4\lambda-1) = 0$. For this to be parallel to y-axis, the coefficient of y must be zero: $1+3\lambda = 0$, so $\lambda = -\frac{1}{3}$. The plane equation becomes $(1-\frac{2}{3})x + 0 \cdot y + (1+\frac{1}{3})z + (-\frac{4}{3}-1) = 0$, which is $\frac{1}{3}x + \frac{4}{3}z - \frac{7}{3} = 0$, or $x + 4z = 7$. Checking option A: $-3 + 4(-1) = -7 \neq 7$. Hmm, let me recalculate. The plane is $x + 4z - 7 = 0$. For $(-3,0,-1)$: $-3-4 = -7$, which gives $-7 \neq 7$. Let me check the calculation of $\lambda$. Actually, I think I made a sign error. Rechecking: plane is $x+4z=7$ or possibly different. Testing options directly in the family of planes would be more reliable.

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English Literature QUESTION #10690

Question 7758

Choose the correct antonym of "Grotesque":

Archaic
Graceful✔️
Whimsical
Mild

Correct Answer Logic:

Grotesque means comically or repulsively ugly and distorted. Its antonym is Graceful — elegant, beautiful, and pleasing in form or manner. 'Archaic' means old-fashioned; 'Whimsical' means playfully quaint; 'Mild' means gentle — none of these are direct antonyms of grotesque.

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General Knowledge QUESTION #11591

Question 7759

Which computer component performs arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction?

Control Unit
Registers
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)✔️
Cache Memory

Correct Answer Logic:

The ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) performs all arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and logical operations (AND, OR, NOT, XOR, comparisons) within the CPU. The Control Unit directs operations; Registers temporarily store operands; Cache speeds up memory access.

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Biology Zoology Botany QUESTION #1390

Question 7760

In the process of transcription, the RNA polymerase binds to which region of the gene to initiate synthesis?

Promoter✔️
Exon
Intron
Terminator

Correct Answer Logic:

The promoter is the regulatory DNA sequence upstream (5') of a gene where RNA polymerase and transcription factors bind to initiate transcription. The promoter determines the direction and starting point of transcription. Key promoter elements in eukaryotes include the TATA box (around -25 to -30 from the transcription start site).

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