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ARC-Easy
arc_04_00079
Owen tested a physical property of a mineral. He rubbed a mineral sample on a piece of white tile. The mineral left a red mark on the tile. Which of the following physical properties of the mineral was Owen most likely testing?
[ "cleavage", "hardness", "luster", "streak" ]
D
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04325
Bacteria that can grow even in the presence of antiseptic:
[ "Staphylococcus", "Streptococcus", "E. coli", "Pseudomonas" ]
D
Ans. is. 'd' i. e., Pseudomonas
math_qa
mathqa_03_03147
in what time will a train 134 m long cross an electric pole , it its speed be 169 km / hr ?
[ "2.5", "2.7", "2.9", "2.3" ]
C
"speed = 169 * 5 / 18 = 46.9 m / sec time taken = 134 / 46.9 = 2.9 sec . answer : c"
sciq
sciq_01_07829
What is described by the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution?
[ "hydrogeny", "neutrality", "ph", "oxidation" ]
C
Acidity is measured by pH, which is the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.
math_qa
mathqa_03_04561
a small , rectangular park has a perimeter of 560 feet and a diagonal measurement of 300 feet . what is its area , in square feet ?
[ "43,200", "19,600", "20,000", "20,400" ]
A
"you can avoid a lot of work in this problem by recognizing that , with the info provided , the diagonal forms a triangle inside the rectangle with sides that have a 3 : 4 : 5 ratio . diagonal = 200 2 x + 2 y = 560 , or x + y = 280 a ^ 2 + b ^ 2 = c ^ 2 for each the sides of the triangle using the ratio 3 : 4 : 5 for s...
sciq
sciq_01_03223
What bonds form because they give atoms a more stable arrangement of electrons?
[ "Ionic bond", "covalent", "Polar bond", "Hydrogen bond" ]
B
Covalent bonds form because they give atoms a more stable arrangement of electrons. Look at the hydrogen atoms in Figure above . Alone, each hydrogen atom has just one electron. By sharing electrons with another hydrogen atom, it has two electrons: its own and the one in the other hydrogen atom. The shared electrons ar...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03589
An 80-year-old woman presents with a 4-hour history of fever, shaking chills, and disorientation. Her blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg. Physical examination shows diffuse purpura on her upper arms and chest. Blood cultures are positive for Gram-negative organism. Which of the following cytokines is primarily involved in t...
[ "Interferon-g", "Transforming Growth Factor-b (TGFb)", "Platelet-derived growth factor", "Tumor necrosis factor-a" ]
D
Septicemia (bacteremia) denotes the clinical condition in which bacteria are found in the circulation. It can be suspected clinically, but the final diagnosis is made by culturing the organisms from the blood. In patients with endotoxic shock, lipopolysaccharide released from Gram-negative bacteria stimulates monocytes...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04023
Gas will rise when what happens to it?
[ "blazing temps", "cooling", "melting", "freezing" ]
A
if gas is heated then that gas will rise
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00191
Axillary abscess is safely drained by which approach?
[ "Medial", "Anterior & posterior circumflex humeral", "Lateral", "Floor" ]
D
Axillary abscess should be incised through the floor of the axilla, midway between the anterior and posterior axillary folds, and nearer to the medial wall in order to avoid injury to the main vessels running along the anterior, posterior and lateral walls. BD Chaurasia 7th edition Page no: 55
openbookqa
obqa_02_03645
little balls of H2O on the inside of a closed window came from
[ "rain", "condensed water", "snow", "ice cream" ]
B
beads of water are formed by water vapor condensing
sciq
sciq_01_04067
How many types of glands does the dermis contain?
[ "ten", "three", "six", "two" ]
D
The dermis also contains hair follicles and two types of glands. You can see some of these structures in Figure below .
math_qa
mathqa_03_01411
there are 8 stores in town that had a total of 23 visitors on a particular day . however , only 12 people went shopping that day ; some people visited more than one store . if 8 people visited exactly two stores each , and everyone visited at least one store , what is the largest number of stores anyone could have visi...
[ "2", "3", "4", "5" ]
C
"8 people visited 2 stores each for 16 visits . to maximize the number of stores that one person visited , let ' s assume that 3 people visited 1 store each . the number of remaining visits is 23 - 16 - 3 = 4 , which is the maximum that one person could have visited . the answer is c ."
math_qa
mathqa_03_01213
a person spent rs . 8,550 from his salary on food and 8,640 on house rent . after that he was left with 40 % of his monthly salary . what is his monthly salary ?
[ "38,650", "28,650", "48,650", "68,650" ]
B
"total money spent on food and house rent = 8,550 + 8,640 = 17,190 which is 100 - 40 = 60 % of his monthly salary ∴ his salary = 17190 x 100 / 60 = 28650 answer : b"
openbookqa
obqa_02_04956
Harriet wants to know the area of a rectangular sheet of paper. Its size is unknown to her. Which one of these will be the only tool that she needs?
[ "a ruler", "a compass", "a calculator", "a protractor" ]
A
a ruler is used for measuring the length of an object
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02659
Age for valid consent for operation is -
[ "12 years", "18 years", "21 years", "Only guardian can give such consent" ]
B
This question is tricky. Though the valid consent can be given by a person above 12 years of age, but not for the act which may result in death or grievous hurt. A person above 18 years can give valid consent to suffer any harm, which may result from an act not intended or not known to cause death or grievous hurt. A p...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01798
the volume of a certain substance is always directly proportional to its weight . if 48 cubic inches of the substance weigh 114 ounces , what is the volume , in cubic inches , of 63 ounces of this substance ?
[ "27", "26", "42", "64" ]
B
"112 ounces of a substance has a volume of 48 cubic inches 63 ounces of a substance has a volume of ( 48 / 114 ) * 63 = 26 cubic inches answer b"
sciq
sciq_01_00601
Wings of bats and birds serve the same function. which body part should you study to understand ancestral differences?
[ "skin and feathers", "skull size", "skin inside wings", "bones inside wings" ]
D
Wings of bats and birds serve the same function. Look closely at the bones inside the wings. The differences show they developed from different ancestors.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01843
Where would nitrogen most easily be found in the nitrogen cycle?
[ "in animal waste", "in drinking water supplies", "in underground mineral deposits", "in carbon dioxide released by factories into the atmosphere" ]
A
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_04648
excluding stoppages , the speed of a train is 45 kmph and including stoppages it is 33 kmph . of how many minutes does the train stop per hour ?
[ "73", "83", "16", "83" ]
C
"explanation : t = 12 / 45 * 60 = 16 answer : option c"
sciq
sciq_01_04638
A penguin must do what before molting?
[ "hibernate", "use muscle mass", "increase muscle mass", "mate" ]
C
sciq
sciq_01_07325
When atoms gain or lose electrons, they can form electrically charged particles called what?
[ "eons", "crystals", "ions", "toxins" ]
C
In ordinary chemical reactions, the nucleus of each atom (and thus the identity of the element) remains unchanged. Electrons, however, can be added to atoms by transfer from other atoms, lost by transfer to other atoms, or shared with other atoms. The transfer and sharing of electrons among atoms govern the chemistry o...
math_qa
mathqa_03_01291
a man can row upstream at 20 kmph and downstream at 28 kmph , and then find the speed of the man in still water ?
[ "24", "37", "30", "27" ]
A
"us = 20 ds = 28 m = ( 28 + 20 ) / 2 = 24 answer : a"
sciq
sciq_01_08955
Is urea or salt reabsorbed faster?
[ "neither is reabsorbed", "urea", "salt", "same speed" ]
C
sciq
sciq_01_03839
The brain is said to contain gray matter, while what related structure contains white matter separated into columns?
[ "orbital lobe", "brain stem", "spinal cord", "amygdala" ]
C
White Columns Just as the gray matter is separated into horns, the white matter of the spinal cord is separated into columns. Ascending tracts of nervous system fibers in these columns carry sensory information up to the brain, whereas descending tracts carry motor commands from the brain. Looking at the spinal cord lo...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04803
What loosens soil?
[ "gopher homes", "wind", "heat", "bird nests" ]
A
tunnels in soil loosen that soil
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01513
Which of these converts electrical energy to light energy?
[ "a star", "a flashlight", "a campfire", "a tea kettle" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_03875
Carbon dioxide molecules consist of a central carbon atom bonded to how many oxygen atoms?
[ "three", "one", "two", "four" ]
C
Carbon dioxide molecules consist of a central carbon atom bonded to 2 oxygen atoms.
openbookqa
obqa_02_01320
Gills are used to breath water by what?
[ "salmon", "fishing boats", "mammals", "penguins" ]
A
gills are used for breathing water by aquatic animals
sciq
sciq_01_00018
Fertilization is the union of a sperm and egg, resulting in the formation of what?
[ "a cytoplasm", "a bacteriophage", "a nuclei", "a zygote" ]
D
Fertilization is the union of a sperm and egg, resulting in the formation of a zygote.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00713
Endemic ascites is caused by
[ "Aflatoxin", "Sanguinarine", "Pyrrolizidine alkaloid", "Ergot alkaloid" ]
C
The population that subsist on the millet Panicum miliare, may get contaminated with weed seeds of Crotalaria (Jhunjhunia).Jhunjhunia seeds were found to contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are hepatotoxins, cause Endemic ascitesPark23e pg: 658
openbookqa
obqa_02_02971
Seeing in the darkest of nights with an LED torch necessitates using
[ "batteries", "the movie industry", "chemical romance", "snow" ]
A
a flashlight converts chemical energy into light energy
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02897
A student wants to create a model showing the most important reason why old gasoline should never be poured into the soil. Which of the following must be included in the model?
[ "gasoline evaporating from soil", "gasoline catching fire in the soil", "gasoline polluting an old septic system", "gasoline trickling down into groundwater" ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_08740
The motion of stars in galaxies imply that there is about 10 times as much what as in the luminous objects we can see?
[ "heat", "light", "density", "mass" ]
D
Figure 6.18 The diagram shows angular momentum for a circular motion.
sciq
sciq_01_04453
The turbine of a windmill spins and creates what?
[ "lightning", "electricity", "grains", "pollution" ]
B
Wind power uses moving air as a source of energy. Some types of wind power have been around for a long time. People have used windmills to grind grain and pump water for hundreds of years. Sailing ships have depended on wind for millennia. Wind is now used to generate electricity. Moving air can make a turbine spin, ju...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02315
Eyeglasses have two arms called temples attached to the eye lenses by very small hinges. Which of these functions like the hinges on eyeglasses?
[ "knee", "fingers", "neck vertebrae", "base of the thumb" ]
A
null
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00163
Erin placed her shamrock plant in a dark corner. Soon she saw that the leaves had tilted toward her window. What did the plant need most from the window?
[ "sunlight during the day", "air during the day", "darkness at night", "warmth at night" ]
A
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_00937
What could be put on a wall so that a neighbor stops complaining about your guitar playing at night?
[ "paint", "wallpaper", "carpet", "curtains" ]
C
carpet absorbs sound
math_qa
mathqa_03_03556
what is the least common multiple of 152 and 190 ?
[ "304", "14440", "760", "28880" ]
C
"yes there is a shorter way 152 = 2 * 2 * 2 * 19 190 = 2 * 5 * 19 i think everyone knows how to do this . then choose 2 * 2 * 2 and choose 5 and choose 19 2 * 2 * 2 * 5 * 19 = 760 answer is c"
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01198
Chromosomes contain the genetic information of an organism. Fruit flies reproduce by sexual reproduction. Most of the cells of a fruit fly have 8 chromosomes. Which statement best explains the source of the chromosomes in a normal fertilized fruit fly egg?
[ "The egg cell contains all 8 chromosomes.", "The sperm cell contains all 8 chromosomes.", "The sperm cell provides 4 chromosomes and the egg cell provides 4 chromosomes.", "The egg cell provides 4 chromosomes and 4 sperm cells each provide 1 chromosome." ]
C
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04663
Floppy baby syndrome occurs due to fetal exposure to
[ "Warfarin", "Valproate", "Phenytoin", "Lithium" ]
D
Adverse effects of lithium Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus Hypothyroidism ECG Changes Reversible elevation of T waves Fine Tremor(MC) Nausea , Loose Stools Leucocytosis Teratogenecity: Fetal Li+ exposure is associated with Neonatal goiter, CNS depression, Hypotonia ("floppy baby" syndrome) Ebstein's anamoly
sciq
sciq_01_10303
What is the opposite of rarefaction zones, where air molecules in waves are loosely packed?
[ "pressure wave", "compression zones", "molecules zones", "measurements zones" ]
B
Longitudinal waves, like sound waves, have compression and rarefaction zones. The compression zones are where, for example in a sound wave traveling through air, the air molecules are densely packed. The rarefaction zones are areas where the air molecules are loosely packed, like a vacuum zone. Us teachers will often d...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03023
find the simple interest on rs . 68,800 at 16 2 / 3 % per annum for 9 months .
[ "s . 8600", "s . 8000", "s . 7500", "s . 7000" ]
A
"p = rs . 68800 , r = 50 / 3 % p . a and t = 9 / 12 years = 3 / 4 years . s . i . = ( p * r * t ) / 100 = rs . ( 68,800 * ( 50 / 3 ) * ( 3 / 4 ) * ( 1 / 100 ) ) = rs . 8600 answer is a ."
math_qa
mathqa_03_00167
a contractor undertook to do a piece of work in 10 days . he employed certain number of laboures but 5 of them were absent from the very first day and the rest could finish the work in only 13 days . find the number of men originally employed ?
[ "21.6", "23.6", "22.6", "21.8" ]
A
"let the number of men originally employed be x . 10 x = 13 ( x â € “ 5 ) or x = 21.6 answer a"
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03448
Rigor mois stas in :
[ "Right iliac fossa", "Left iliac fossa", "Brain", "Hea" ]
D
D i.e. Hea
sciq
sciq_01_09834
What happens if a molecule forms strong bonds to the catalyst?
[ "molecules gets poisoned", "membrane gets poisoned", "catalyst gets poisoned", "surface gets poisoned" ]
C
In catalysis, if a molecule forms strong bonds to the catalyst, then the catalyst may become poisoned. Experiments on various catalysts showed the following results: a. Fe, Ru, and Os form weak bonds with N2; however, O2, alkynes, alkenes, CO, H2, and CO2 interact more strongly. CO2 and H2 form weak bonds with a Co or ...
sciq
sciq_01_11644
What in orange juice makes it taste sour?
[ "acetic acid", "amino acid", "citric acid", "carbonation" ]
C
Some solutions have special properties because they are acids. Orange juice is an example. It contains an acid called citric acid. It makes orange juice taste sour. Some solutions are bases rather than acids.
sciq
sciq_01_03797
On a hot, dry day, plants close their stomata to conserve what?
[ "water", "sunlight", "air", "cold" ]
A
ART CONNECTION QUESTIONS 1. Figure 5.7 On a hot, dry day, plants close their stomata to conserve water. What impact will this have on photosynthesis?.
math_qa
mathqa_03_01417
if money is invested at r percent interest , compounded annually , the amount of investment will double in approximately 70 / r years . if pat ' s parents invested $ 8000 in a long term bond that pays 4 percent interest , compounded annually , what will be the approximate total amount of investment 36 years later , whe...
[ "$ 20000", "$ 15000", "$ 32000", "$ 10000" ]
C
"since investment doubles in 70 / r years then for r = 4 it ' ll double in 70 / 4 = ~ 18 years ( we are not asked about the exact amount so such an approximation will do ) . thus in 36 years investment will double twice and become ( $ 8,000 * 2 ) * 2 = $ 32,000 ( after 18 years investment will become $ 8,000 * 2 = $ 16...
sciq
sciq_01_10569
What celestial structure does not give off its own light?
[ "asteroids", "the stars", "the moon", "meteors" ]
C
sciq
sciq_01_09314
Many discrete characters are determined by a single gene locus with different alleles that produce distinct what?
[ "phenotypes", "clusters", "phototypes", "subtypes" ]
A
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03425
In frost bite, skin becomes hard black in about :
[ "3 days", "7 days", "2 weeks", "4-6 weeks" ]
C
C i.e. 2 weeks Trench (immersion) foot results from prolonged exposure to severe cold (5 -8degc) of dampness. Frost bite occurs d/t exposure to greater extremes of cold (-2.5degc), develops more rapidly, & may affect other pas such as nose, ears. Skin becomes hard & black in 2 weeksQ (after initial blanching & paleness...
sciq
sciq_01_07590
Chlorine is a nonmetal and gains one electron in becoming a what?
[ "carbonate", "anion", "sulfate", "atom" ]
B
We will use sodium chloride as an example to demonstrate the nature of the ionic bond and how it forms. As you know, sodium is a metal and loses its one valence electron to become a cation. Chlorine is a nonmetal and gains one electron in becoming an anion. Both achieve a noble-gas electron configuration. However, elec...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03968
3 numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7 . the largest number is 56 . what is the difference between smallest and largest number ?
[ "20", "24", "28", "32" ]
D
the three numbers are 3 x , 5 x , and 7 x . the largest number is 56 = 7 * 8 , so x = 8 . the smallest number is 3 * 8 = 24 . 56 - 24 = 32 the answer is d .
math_qa
mathqa_03_04563
on the first of the year , james invested x dollars at proudstar bank in an account that yields 3 % in interest every quarter year . at the end of the year , during which he made no additional deposits or withdrawals , he had y dollars in the account . if james had invested the same amount in an account which pays inte...
[ "22.04 %", "16.12 %", "12.5 %", "18.25 %" ]
C
per quarter , interest = 3 % so for a year , interest = 12 % due to quarter cumulation , effective yield ( ytm ) would be slight higher than 12 % answer = 12.5 % = answer : c
sciq
sciq_01_05440
A reptile's what doesn't generate enough energy to keep their body temperature stable?
[ "skin", "tissue", "metabolism", "respiration" ]
C
Like amphibians, reptiles are ectotherms with a slow metabolic rate. Their metabolism doesn’t generate enough energy to keep their body temperature stable. Instead, reptiles regulate their body temperature through their behavior. For example, the crocodile in Figure below is soaking up heat from the environment by bask...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00946
single most sensitive marker of intrauterine growth restriction in USG is :
[ "AC", "AFI", "FL", "BPD" ]
A
USG is extremely useful not only to diagnose the growth retardation but also to identify a fetus of symmetrical or asymmetrical one. Sonographic predictive values that are commonly used are: * Head circumference (HC) and abdominal circumference (AC) ratios: In a normally growing fetus the HC/AC ratio > 1.0 before 32 we...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01311
Louis Pasteur discovered a process that allows milk to be stored in sealed containers for long periods of time without spoiling. The process, called pasteurization, involves heating the milk before placing it in the sealed containers.Which is the best explanation of how pasteurization works?
[ "Heat strengthens molecules that prevent spoiling.", "The chemical structure of the food changes with the heat.", "Heat killed microorganisms that could cause spoiling.", "The food particles are better mixed after heating." ]
C
null
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01958
Gregor Mendel was the first to show that organisms had traits that are passed on from parents to the next generation. In order for the scientific community to accept Mendel's discovery, others had to
[ "invent the microscope.", "read through his journals.", "duplicate the results of his experiments.", "invest money in his scientific investigations." ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_03339
In physics, the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount time is referred to as what ?
[ "combination frequency", "wave frequency", "wave count", "creation frequency" ]
B
Wave speed is related to both wavelength and wave frequency. Wavelength is the distance between two corresponding points on adjacent waves. Wave frequency is the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time. This equation shows how the three factors are related:.
sciq
sciq_01_06588
In which process do signaling molecules from embryonic cells cause transcriptional changes in nearby target cells?
[ "replication", "induction", "orientation", "maturation" ]
B
sciq
sciq_01_03577
The posterior end of a typical rib is called what?
[ "neck", "chest", "bottom", "head" ]
D
Parts of a Typical Rib The posterior end of a typical rib is called the head of the rib (see Figure 7.27). This region articulates primarily with the costal facet located on the body of the same numbered thoracic vertebra and to a lesser degree, with the costal facet located on the body of the next higher vertebra. Lat...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04656
a train crosses a bridge of length 2500 m in 120 seconds and a lamp post on the bridge in 30 seconds . what is the length of the train in metres ?
[ "375 m", "750 / 3 m", "2500 / 3 m", "800 m" ]
C
"let length of train = l case - 1 : distance = 2500 + l ( while crossing the bridge ) time = 120 seconds i . e . speed = distance / time = ( 2500 + l ) / 120 case - 2 : distance = l ( while passing the lamp post ) time = 30 seconds i . e . speed = distance / time = ( l ) / 30 but since speed has to be same in both case...
sciq
sciq_01_07283
What is root that does not arise from a usual place?
[ "hypochlorous", "adventitious", "monomers", "momentous" ]
B
the radicle is also growing and producing the primary root. As it grows downward to form the tap root, lateral roots branch off to all sides, producing the typical dicot tap root system. In monocot seeds (Figure 32.21), the testa and tegmen of the seed coat are fused. As the seed germinates, the primary root emerges, p...
sciq
sciq_01_08216
What are biofilms resistant to many common forms of?
[ "vaccination", "assimilation", "termination", "sterilization" ]
D
planktonic counterparts. Overall, biofilms are very difficult to destroy because they are resistant to many common forms of sterilization.
openbookqa
obqa_02_00152
The way that electrical conductors works in ways such as
[ "sticking a plug into an outlet to power a microwave", "turning on a coffee pot in the morning", "making sure that a hair dryer is unplugged after use", "turning on lights in a room" ]
A
when an electrical conductor is plugged into an outlet , a circuit is completed
openbookqa
obqa_02_01071
Tectonic plates move along
[ "planar fractures", "error lines", "triangular fractures", "defect line" ]
A
a tectonic plate moves along a fault line
sciq
sciq_01_11335
What term is used to describe a region getting significantly less precipitation than normal for an extended period of time?
[ "drought", "doldrums", "flood", "dog days" ]
A
Droughts also depend on what is normal for a region. A region that gets significantly less precipitation than normal for an extended period of time is in drought. The Southern United States is experiencing an ongoing and prolonged drought.
openbookqa
obqa_02_02640
trees will grow from
[ "rocks", "hack berries", "thin air", "water lilies" ]
B
a berry contains seeds
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03355
Inulin clearance closely resembles ?
[ "G. F. R.", "Renal Plasma flow", "Creatinine clearance", "P.A.H. clearance" ]
A
A i.e. GFR
sciq
sciq_01_05376
Animals that do not have internal control of their body temperature are called what?
[ "cold-blooded", "athermal", "photophores", "ectotherms" ]
D
Thermoregulation Animals can be divided into two groups: those that maintain a constant body temperature in the face of differing environmental temperatures, and those that have a body temperature that is the same as their environment and thus varies with the environmental temperature. Animals that do not have internal...
sciq
sciq_01_01893
What is the term for tough, flexible connective tissue that contains the protein collagen?
[ "muscle", "cuticle", "membrane", "cartilage" ]
D
Cartilage is a tough, flexible connective tissue that contains the protein collagen. It covers the ends of bones where they meet. The gray tissue in Figure below is cartilage.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_01721
Students are learning about the natural resources in Maryland. One group of students researches information about renewable natural resources in the state. The other group researches information about nonrenewable natural resources in the state. The resources the students investigate include plants, animals, soil, mine...
[ "burning it", "recycling it", "burying it in landfills", "crushing it before throwing it away" ]
B
null
sciq
sciq_01_04718
Meningitis is an infection of the membranes that cover the brain and what else?
[ "notochord", "umbilical cord", "spinal cord", "liver" ]
C
Meningitis is an infection of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. If you have meningitis, you are likely to have a fever and a headache. Another telltale symptom is a stiff neck. Meningitis can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Viral meningitis often clears up on its own after a few days. Bacterial meni...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00039
The most common late CNS complication of HIV is:
[ "Dementia", "Ataxia", "Seizures", "Delirium" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dementia
math_qa
mathqa_03_03345
a man can row upstream at 25 kmph and downstream at 65 kmph , and then find the speed of the man in still water ?
[ "45", "86", "30", "78" ]
A
"us = 25 ds = 65 m = ( 65 + 25 ) / 2 = 45 answer : a"
openbookqa
obqa_02_04870
What type of aspect can be made from the moving winds?
[ "snow", "wood", "bananas", "electricity" ]
D
wind is a source of energy
sciq
sciq_01_10169
In what part of the carbon cycle does carbon move between living things and the air?
[ "biotic cycle", "envelop cycle", "abdaspac cycle", "endothermic cycle" ]
A
Carbon moves through ecosystems in two cycles that overlap. In the biotic cycle, it moves between living things and the air. In the abiotic cycle, it moves between the air, ground, and oceans. By burning fossil fuels, humans have increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the air.
sciq
sciq_01_01783
Some reactions need extra help to occur quickly. they need another substance called what?
[ "protein", "hormone", "neurotransmitter", "a catalyst" ]
D
Some reactions need extra help to occur quickly. They need another substance called a catalyst. A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction. A catalyst isn’t a reactant, so it isn’t changed or used up in the reaction. Therefore, it can catalyze many other reactions.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00987
Which two body systems are involved in inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide?
[ "endocrine and skeletal", "excretory and nervous", "circulatory and respiratory", "digestive and reproductive" ]
C
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_00782
the tax on a commodity is diminished by 10 % but its consumption is increased by 20 % . find the decrease percent in the revenue derived from it ?
[ "18 %", "4 %", "32 %", "12 %" ]
B
"100 * 100 = 10000 80 * 120 = 9600 10000 - - - - - - - 400 100 - - - - - - - ? = 4 % answer : b"
math_qa
mathqa_03_04401
two trains 200 m and 300 m long run at the speed of 60 km / hr and 40 km / hr respectively in opposite directions on parallel tracks . the time which they take to cross each other is ?
[ "18", "10.9", "10.4", "10.8" ]
A
"relative speed = 60 + 40 = 100 km / hr . = 100 * 5 / 18 = 250 / 9 m / sec . distance covered in crossing each other = 200 + 300 = 500 m . required time = 500 * 9 / 250 = 18 secs answer : a"
openbookqa
obqa_02_03079
If a thing has both seeds and reproductive dust, it is
[ "a producer", "a meat source", "a consumer", "a marine mammal" ]
A
a flower produces pollen and seeds
math_qa
mathqa_03_00972
a person saved $ 10 in buying an item on sale . if he spent $ 600 for the item , approximately how much percent he saved in the transaction ?
[ "8 %", "1.6 %", "2 %", "5 %" ]
B
"actual price = 600 + 10 = $ 610 saving = 10 / 610 * 100 = 100 / 61 = 1.6 % approximately answer is b"
math_qa
mathqa_03_00888
mr . smith calculated the average of 10 3 digit numbers . but due to a mistake he reversed the digits of a number and thus his average increased by 19.8 the difference between the unit digit and hundreds digit of that number is :
[ "2", "6", "5", "3" ]
A
since the average increased by 29.7 and there were a total of 10 numbers , it means the incorrect number was 198 greater than the correct number . say , the correct number was abc ( where a , b and c are the digits of the 3 digit number ) then the incorrect number was cba . 100 c + 10 b + a - ( 100 a + 10 b + c ) = 198...
sciq
sciq_01_06748
Unlike bryophyte and fern spores (which are haploid cells dependent on moisture for rapid development of gametophytes), seeds contain a diploid embryo that will germinate into what?
[ "sperm", "sporophyte", "gametophyte", "ovary" ]
B
Seeds and Pollen as an Evolutionary Adaptation to Dry Land Unlike bryophyte and fern spores (which are haploid cells dependent on moisture for rapid development of gametophytes), seeds contain a diploid embryo that will germinate into a sporophyte. Storage tissue to sustain growth and a protective coat give seeds their...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03808
What diameter of cerebellar hematoma will require surgical evacuation
[ "> 0.5 cm", "> 1 cm", "> 2 cm", "> 3 cm" ]
D
Most cerebellar hematomas >3 cm in diameter will require surgical evacuation. If the patient is ale without focal brainstem signs and if the hematoma is <1 cm in diameter, surgical removal is usually unnecessary. Patients with hematomas between 1 and 3 cm require careful observation for signs of impaired consciousness,...
sciq
sciq_01_09476
In gas exchange, oxygen flows into the blood, and what flows out?
[ "liquid dioxide", "carbon monoxide", "naturally dioxide", "carbon dioxide" ]
D
Gas exchange is the movement of oxygen into the blood and carbon dioxide out of the blood.
sciq
sciq_01_04480
Matter is always conserved in what type of reaction?
[ "Quick reaction", "developed reaction", "chemical reaction", "toxic reaction" ]
C
In a chemical reaction, the quantity of each element does not change; there is the same amount of each element in the products as there was in the reactants. This is because matter is always conserved. The conservation of matter is reflected in a reaction’s chemical equation. The same number of atoms of each element ap...
sciq
sciq_01_02663
In a carbon triple bond, how many pairs of electrons are shared?
[ "three", "four", "one", "two" ]
A
Carbon can form single, double, or even triple bonds with other carbon atoms. In a single bond, two carbon atoms share one pair of electrons. In a double bond, they share two pairs of electrons, and in a triple bond they share three pairs of electrons. Examples of compounds with these types of bonds are represented by ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03556
To pass on heat one might
[ "eat food", "hold hands", "time travel", "fart" ]
B
heat can change the state of matter
openbookqa
obqa_02_03861
a man drives away from his dog, and the dog progressively got smaller in the rear view mirror. what was happening?
[ "the dog was evaporating", "the distance between them remained same", "the distance between them was going down", "the distance between them was going up" ]
D
as distance to an object increases , that object will appear smaller
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02454
A student uses a pH meter to measure the acidity of a water sample from a lake. For what purpose is the student most likely testing the water?
[ "to learn what organisms could survive in the lake", "to determine the age of the lake", "to understand how people use the lake", "to find out the depth of the lake" ]
A
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_04804
Loose dirt in a garden may be from
[ "creation myths", "moon phases", "buzzards", "voles" ]
D
tunnels in soil loosen that soil
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02810
Disturbed orientation is seen in:
[ "Schizophrenia", "Neurosis", "Paranoid personality", "Organic mental disorder" ]
D
D i.e. Organic Mental disorder
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02355
Reducing agent used in lipogenesis is derived from
[ "Pentose phosphate pathway", "Glycolysis", "TCA cycle", "Gluconeogenesis" ]
A
NADPH is involved as donor of reducing equivalents in both the reduction of the 3-ketoacyl and of the 2, 3-unsaturated acyl derivatives. The oxidative reactions of the pentose phosphate are the chief source of the hydrogen required for the reductive synthesis of fatty acids.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01254
Reduviid bug is a vector for the transmission of:
[ "Relapsing fever", "Lyme's disease", "Scrub typhus", "Chaga's disease" ]
D
Reduviid bugs(Triatominae): Also known as &;Cone-nose bugs&; or &;kissing bugs&; &;or &;Assassin bugs&; Vectors of Chaga&;s Disease (American Trypanosomiasis- &;Sleeping sickness of America&;), causedby Trypanosoma cruzi Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno: 817
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00065
When light is bounced off a mirror, the light is
[ "reflected.", "refracted.", "absorbed.", "diffracted." ]
A
null
math_qa
mathqa_03_02811
the lowest number which should be added to 5915 so that the sum is exactly divisible by 3 , 5 , 8 and 7 is :
[ "705", "825", "805", "905" ]
C
"l . c . m . of 3 , 5 , 8 and 7 = 840 . on dividing 5915 by 840 , the remainder is 35 . number to be added = ( 840 - 35 ) = 805 . answer : option ' c '"
math_qa
mathqa_03_01531
how many digits are in ( 8 × 10 ^ 8 ) ( 10 × 10 ^ 10 ) ?
[ "20", "25", "26", "27" ]
A
"the question simplfies to ( 8 × 10 ^ 8 ) ( 10 ^ 11 ) = > 8 * 10 ^ 19 = > will contain 19 zeros + 1 digit 8 = > 20 ans a"
sciq
sciq_01_09247
What is the most important source of energy on earth?
[ "water", "moon", "the earth's core", "sun" ]
D
The sunlight that reaches Earth is the planet’s most important source of energy. The energy in sunlight, called solar energy, is electromagnetic energy. This is a form of energy that travels through space in electric and magnetic waves. Solar energy can be used to heat homes and produce electricity in solar cells like ...