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Vision

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 2
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Myopia is a disease related to:

A
Feet
B
Neck
C
Eyes
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common eye condition where distant objects appear blurry. It is directly related to the eyes, making option C correct.

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Astronomy

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 2
ScienceFIA

Equinox is a unique phenomenon when:

A
A day is shortest in a year
B
When day and night are equal in length
C
A day is longest in a year
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

An equinox occurs when day and night are approximately equal in length all over the Earth. This happens twice a year, marking the start of spring and autumn.

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Planets

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 2
ScienceFIA

Which one of the following is the second largest planet in our solar system?

A
Neptune
B
Uranus
C
Saturn
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Saturn is the second largest planet in our solar system after Jupiter. Uranus and Neptune are smaller than Saturn.

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Atmosphere and Radiation

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 2
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Ultraviolet rays coming from the sun are filtered by:

A
Carbon dioxide
B
Ozone layer
C
Helium
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, protecting living organisms on Earth from its damaging effects.

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Neurodegenerative Diseases

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 2
ScienceFIA

Alzheimer's disease primarily damages which type of cells?

A
Spleen cells
B
Liver cells
C
Nerve cells
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Alzheimer's disease primarily damages nerve cells (neurons) in the brain, leading to memory loss and cognitive decline. It does not affect spleen or liver cells.

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Climate Change

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 2
ScienceFIA

Which one of the following is responsible for global warming?

A
Oxygen
B
Carbon dioxide
C
Ozone
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing significantly to global warming. Oxygen and ozone do not have the same effect on global warming, and 'None of these' is incorrect since carbon dioxide is responsible.

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Human Eye

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 2
ScienceFIA

The type of lens found in the human body is:

A
Biconcave
B
Cylindrical
C
Biconvex
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The lens in the human eye is a biconvex lens, which converges light rays to focus images on the retina. Biconcave lenses diverge light and are not found in the human body for vision purposes.

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Earth Science

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 2
ScienceFIA

There are different seasons in the world. This is because:

A
Earth is revolving around the sun
B
Earth is revolving around its axis
C
Planet Mars is attracting the sun
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The different seasons occur because the Earth revolves around the Sun while its axis is tilted. This tilt causes varying angles of sunlight during the year, leading to seasons. Option B is incorrect because Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night, not seasons.

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Pesticides

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 2
ScienceFIA

Medicines used to kill weeds are known as:

A
Insecticides
B
Fungicides
C
Herbicides
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Medicines or chemicals used specifically to kill or control unwanted plants (weeds) are called herbicides. Insecticides target insects, and fungicides target fungi, so they are not correct in this context.

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Eye Anatomy and Transplantation

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 2
ScienceFIA

Which part of the donated eye is used by the recipient?

A
Cornea
B
Retina
C
Iris
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that is commonly transplanted in eye donation to restore vision. Other parts like the retina or iris are not typically used in transplantation.