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Biochemistry

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 1
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Which one of the following is the major ingredient of leather?

A
Carbohydrate
B
Collagen
C
Syntans
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Leather is primarily composed of collagen, a structural protein found in animal skin. Collagen provides the strength and flexibility characteristic of leather.

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Planets

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 1
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Which is the slowest rotating planet?

A
Mars
B
Venus
C
Jupiter
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Venus has the slowest rotation period of all the planets in the solar system, taking about 243 Earth days to complete one rotation, which is slower than Mars, Jupiter, or any other planet.

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Periodic Table

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 1
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Which metallic element is liquid at room temperature?

A
Zinc
B
Nickel
C
Lead
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Mercury is the only metallic element that is liquid at room temperature. Since it is not listed among the options, the correct choice is 'None of these.'

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Vitamins and Nutrition

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 2
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Which one of the following vitamins helps in blood clotting?

A
Vitamin A
B
Vitamin D
C
Vitamin C
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Vitamin K is the vitamin responsible for blood clotting, and since it is not listed among the options, the correct choice is 'None of these.' Vitamins A, D, and C do not play a direct role in blood clotting.

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Organic Chemistry

easy2022FIA Assistant Director Investigation Paper 24-07-2022 Batch 2
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What is the chemical name of synthetic vinegar?

A
Sodium chloride
B
Sodium acetate
C
Acetic acid
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Synthetic vinegar is primarily composed of acetic acid, which is the chemical responsible for vinegar's characteristic smell and taste. Therefore, the chemical name of synthetic vinegar is acetic acid.

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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
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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
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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.