The Palk Strait separates which two countries?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
India and Pakistan
Maldives and India
India and Sri Lanka
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Answer explanation
The Palk Strait is the body of water that separates India and Sri Lanka. It lies between the southeastern coast of India and the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka, making 'India and Sri Lanka' the correct answer.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?
Fluorine
Carbon
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Answer explanation
Fluorine has the highest electronegativity of all elements, rated at 4.0 on the Pauling scale. This is due to its small atomic size and high effective nuclear charge, making it very effective at attracting electrons.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was fought between the British East India Company and the forces of which Nawab?
Mir Jafar
Nawab of Bengal
Shah Alam II
Siraj-ud-Daula
Answer explanation
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between the British East India Company and Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal. This battle marked a significant turning point in British colonial rule in India.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the SI unit of electric current?
ampere
watt
ohm
volt
Answer explanation
The SI unit of electric current is the ampere, often abbreviated as 'A'. It measures the flow of electric charge. The other options—watt, ohm, and volt—represent power, resistance, and electric potential, respectively.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Thermosphere
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Answer explanation
The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere, which is the second layer of the Earth's atmosphere. It plays a crucial role in absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The enzyme amylase is primarily responsible for the digestion of which nutrient? a) Proteins b) Fats c) Carbohydrates d) Vitamins
Fiber
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Sugars
Answer explanation
Amylase is an enzyme that specifically breaks down carbohydrates into simpler sugars, making carbohydrates the correct answer. It does not digest proteins, fats, or vitamins.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a vestigial organ in the human body?
Appendix
Gallbladder
Thyroid
Spleen
Answer explanation
The appendix is considered a vestigial organ in humans, as it has lost its original function in digestion. Unlike the gallbladder, thyroid, and spleen, which have specific roles, the appendix serves little to no purpose in modern human anatomy.
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