Cengage Expert Team Solutions for Chapter: Miscellaneous, Exercise 1: Practice Questions

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Which of the following states has taken the lead to set up a pilot corridor for the ‘Caterpillar Train (C-Train)’?

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Which is the first Indian state to launch a cloud seeding program in 2017?

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The term 'E-Cigarette' is sometimes seen in the news with reference to:

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With reference to antibiotic resistance, consider the following statements:
1. Antibiotic resistance refers to the ability of bacteria or other microbes to resist the effects of an antibiotic.
2. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in some way that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of drugs.
3. India is less vulnerable to antibiotic resistance because doctors prefer not to recommend antibiotic in less severe bacterial infections.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements regarding fixed drug combinations (FDCs):
1. FDCs improve drug compliance of patients, especially for those patients who are required to take multiple drugs.
2. Many times FDCs are cost-effective alternate to multiple drugs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The chemicals mostly used for cloud seeding are:

1. Silver iodide

2. Potassium iodide

3. Dry ice

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Bharat Stage Emission Standards are applicable to:

1. Transport vehicles

2. Small scale industry

3. Power plants

Select the correct answer using the code(s) given below:

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Why do in some cases doctors recommend antibiotics during a viral infection?