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101
At room temperature (~20°C), sound travels fastest in which medium?
A. Air
B. Steel (solid)
C. Water (liquid)
D. Vacuum
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Sound travels fastest in solids because of higher elastic modulus and density transmission properties; among the given options, steel (a solid) supports the highest speed.
102
Which cellular process generates the greatest amount of ATP per glucose molecule in aerobic eukaryotic cells?
A. Oxidative phosphorylation (electron transport chain and chemiosmosis)
B. Glycolysis
C. Citric acid (Krebs) cycle
D. Fermentation
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Oxidative phosphorylation produces the majority of ATP (~26–34 ATP per glucose) via the electron transport chain and chemiosmosis, far exceeding glycolysis or the Krebs cycle alone.
103
What was the principal significance of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses (1517) for European history?
A. They initiated a public challenge to Church practices and papal authority, sparking the Protestant Reformation.
B. They called for the immediate abolition of all Church sacraments and monastic orders.
C. They established a new Catholic doctrine formally recognized by the papacy.
D. They promoted a unified German nation-state under the pope’s protection.
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Luther’s theses attacked the sale of indulgences and questioned ecclesiastical authority, triggering debates that led to the Protestant Reformation.
104
During the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, the stage that determines whether a full EIA is required is called:
A. Mitigation.
B. Monitoring.
C. Reporting.
D. Screening.
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Screening is the initial EIA stage used to decide if a project needs a full assessment, making option d correct.
105
Currently in which country there were massive protests against the economic crisis and oil shortage?
A. Kenya
B. Maldives
C. Indonesia
D. Sri-Lanka
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As stated, Sri Lanka experienced massive protests driven by an economic crisis and shortages of fuel.
106
Which planet which is easily visible from the Earth?
A. Venus
B. Mercury
C. Mars
D. Jupitar
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Venus is the brightest planet as seen from Earth and is easily visible near sunrise or sunset.
107
The shortest day occurs in the Northern hemisphere is on_____?
A. 22nd December
B. 22nd November
C. 22nd June
D. 22nd March
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The shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on the winter solstice, given here as 22nd December when daylight hours are minimal.
108
The Synonym of Detest?
A. Argue
B. Hate
C. Discover
D. Reveal
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Detest means to hate or strongly dislike, so the synonym 'Hate' directly matches the meaning of 'detest.'
109
Which cyclone disturbed Test Matches between Pakistan and Bangladesh?
A. Cyclone Arwen
B. Cyclone Jawad
C. Cyclone Gulab
D. None of these
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Cyclone Jawad disrupted the Test matches between Pakistan and Bangladesh, causing the reported disturbances.
110
The greatest number which exactly divides 1050 and 750 is?
A. 75
B. 25
C. 150
D. None of these
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GCD of 1050 and 750 is 150, so 150 is the greatest number dividing both.
