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Question : There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.

An analysis of human bones found in a/an 1) ____________________ well in Punjab has confirmed that they are the remains of Indian soldiers from the Gangetic plains who participated in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.
The bones were excavated by 2) ___________________ archaeologists in Ajnala, a town in Amritsar district, in February 2014. At the time of their discovery, two theories emerged: whether they were bodies of soldiers who participated in the 1857 revolt (sometimes called the First War of Independence), or bodies of people who were killed in the mass 3) ___________________ during India’s partition in 1947.
Scientists who conducted genetic and 4) ___________________ analyses of the remains have now confirmed that the bones are 165 years old. All of them are adult males from Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and eastern Uttar Pradesh, a paper published on Thursday in the journal Frontiers in Genetics that describes the analyses said. The theory that the remains could belong to 5) __________________ of mass violence during partition was easy to rule out, since coins with engravings of Queen Victoria and the year of their make were also retrieved during the excavation. None of the marks dated beyond 1856.

Q. Choose the correct word to be used in blank 1.

Option 1: wreaked
 

Option 2: toppled
 

Option 3: abandoned
 

Option 4:  impelled

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: abandoned
 


Solution : The correct answer is abandoned.

An analysis of human bones found in a/an abandoned well in Punjab has confirmed that they are the remains of Indian soldiers from the Gangetic plains

Explanation:

The only word that fits the blank and makes the sentence coherent is dropped.
It denotes being abandoned or abandoned.

Meaning of the rest of the words

Wreak -to cause something to occur in a violent and often uncontrollable manner:

Topple- to fall as a result of an overbalance.

Impel- to push, force, or urge someone to do something.

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Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
If you pay close attention to soap advertisements, you may hear of its pH value being claimed perfect for human skin. But is there really such a thing? Let's start at the beginning. pH (potential Hydrogen) is defined as the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. pH value ranges between 0 and 14.7 is the neutral point, 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline. More importantly, your skin isn't exactly pH 5.5; it falls in a range between 4.0 and 7.0, depending on diverse factors like the body part, age, genetics, ethnicity, and environment conditions.

So, are products formulated at pH 5.5 perfect for skin? The short answer: not really! First, parameters like texture and other ingredients indicate a cleanser's quality, much better than pH alone. Second, though the skin pH rises slightly immediately after cleaning even with plain water, it reverts to its mild acidic pH in an hour. Healthy skin quickly rebalances the 'acid mantle' - a protective layer over the skin - and is unaffected in the long term by the cleanser's pH. Skin modulates pH, making skin products function optimally. So, why market pH 5.5 products as "perfect"? Well, for certain skin types (e.g., oily skin) and certain skin conditions (like acne), an increase in pH can aggravate these skin situations. This might lead to an interpretation that a skin care product needs to be at a 5.5 pH for optimum cleansing. Hence, skincare experts have expressed reservations about pH being the sole criterion of product safety and 'acid mantle' preservation when factors including plain water may contribute to the same. Thus, an ideal product is almost impossible to define. So, look well beyond pH alone.

Question:
"Is there really such a thing?" By "such a thing" the author is referring to:

Option 1: the perfect soap for all skin types

Option 2: the perfect pH value for human skin

Option 3: soap advertisements

Option 4: close attention paid to advertisements

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: the perfect pH value for human skin


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The author questions the claim often made in soap advertisements about a product having an ideal pH value for human skin, suggesting scepticism about whether a single pH level can be universally perfect for everyone's skin.

Therefore, by "such a thing," the author is referring to the perfect pH value for human skin.

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Question : There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.

An analysis of human bones found in a/an 1) ____________________ well in Punjab has confirmed that they are the remains of Indian soldiers from the Gangetic plains who participated in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.
The bones were excavated by 2) ___________________ archaeologists in Ajnala, a town in Amritsar district, in February 2014. At the time of their discovery, two theories emerged: whether they were bodies of soldiers who participated in the 1857 revolt (sometimes called the First War of Independence), or bodies of people who were killed in the mass 3) ___________________ during India’s partition in 1947.
Scientists who conducted genetic and 4) ___________________ analyses of the remains have now confirmed that the bones are 165 years old. All of them are adult males from Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and eastern Uttar Pradesh, a paper published on Thursday in the journal Frontiers in Genetics that describes the analyses said. The theory that the remains could belong to 5) __________________ of mass violence during partition was easy to rule out, since coins with engravings of Queen Victoria and the year of their make were also retrieved during the excavation. None of the marks dated beyond 1856.

Q. Choose the correct word to be used in blank 3.

Option 1: premise
 

Option 2: disection
 

Option 3: violence
 

Option 4: behemoth

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: violence
 


Solution : The correct answer is violence.

Two theories emerged: whether they were bodies of soldiers who participated in the 1857 revolt (sometimes called the First War of Independence), or bodies of people who were killed in the mass violence during India’s partition in 1947.

Explanation:

Violence is the only word that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent.
It refers to physical force used to injure, damage, or kill someone or something.

Meaning of the rest of the words

Premise- a prior statement or proposition from which another is deduced or follows as a conclusion.

Dissection-  the act of dissecting a body or plant in order to study its internal organs.

Behemoth- something massive, particularly a large and powerful organisation.

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Question : There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.

An analysis of human bones found in a/an 1) ____________________ well in Punjab has confirmed that they are the remains of Indian soldiers from the Gangetic plains who participated in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.
The bones were excavated by 2) ___________________ archaeologists in Ajnala, a town in Amritsar district, in February 2014. At the time of their discovery, two theories emerged: whether they were bodies of soldiers who participated in the 1857 revolt (sometimes called the First War of Independence), or bodies of people who were killed in the mass 3) ___________________ during India’s partition in 1947.
Scientists who conducted genetic and 4) ___________________ analyses of the remains have now confirmed that the bones are 165 years old. All of them are adult males from Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and eastern Uttar Pradesh, a paper published on Thursday in the journal Frontiers in Genetics that describes the analyses said. The theory that the remains could belong to 5) __________________ of mass violence during partition was easy to rule out, since coins with engravings of Queen Victoria and the year of their make were also retrieved during the excavation. None of the marks dated beyond 1856.

Q. Choose the correct word to be used in blank 5.

Option 1:  cosmopolitans
 

Option 2: administrators
 

Option 3:  autocrats
 

Option 4:  victims

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:  victims


Solution : The correct answer is victims.

The theory that the remains could belong to victims of mass violence during partition was easy to rule out,

Explanation:

Victims is the only word that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent.
It refers to a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other occurrence or action.

Meaning of rest of the words

Autocrat - a ruler with absolute power.

Cosmopolitan - a plant or animal that can be found all over the world.

Administrator - someone who is in charge of running a company or organisation.

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Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
If you pay close attention to soap advertisements, you may hear of its pH value being claimed perfect for human skin. But is there really such a thing? Let's start at the beginning. pH (potential Hydrogen) is defined as the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. pH value ranges between 0 and 14.7 is the neutral point, 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline. More importantly, your skin isn't exactly pH 5.5; it falls in a range between 4.0 and 7.0, depending on diverse factors like the body part, age, genetics, ethnicity, and environment conditions.

So, are products formulated at pH 5.5 perfect for skin? The short answer: not really! First, parameters like texture and other ingredients indicate a cleanser's quality, much better than pH alone. Second, though the skin pH rises slightly immediately after cleaning even with plain water, it reverts to its mild acidic pH in an hour. Healthy skin quickly rebalances the 'acid mantle' - a protective layer over the skin - and is unaffected in the long term by the cleanser's pH. Skin modulates pH, making skin products function optimally. So, why market pH 5.5 products as "perfect"? Well, for certain skin types (e.g., oily skin) and certain skin conditions (like acne), an increase in pH can aggravate these skin situations. This might lead to an interpretation that a skin care product needs to be at a 5.5 pH for optimum cleansing. Hence, skincare experts have expressed reservations about pH being the sole criterion of product safety and 'acid mantle' preservation when factors including plain water may contribute to the same. Thus, an ideal product is almost impossible to define. So, look well beyond pH alone.

Question:
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

Option 1: Human skin adjusts the pH so that a cleansing agent functions optimally.

Option 2: An increase in pH can aggravate certain skin conditions.

Option 3: The best way to judge the safety of a skin care product is by its pH.

Option 4: There is no perfect pH for the human skin.

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Human skin adjusts the pH so that a cleansing agent functions optimally.


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation: The statement Human skin adjusts the pH so that a cleansing agent functions optimally is not true, according to the passage. The passage actually mentions, "Skin modulates pH, making skin products function optimally," which implies that it's the skin modulating its pH, not adjusting it for the optimal function of cleansing agents.

Other statements are correct and meaningful, according to the passage.

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Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
If you pay close attention to soap advertisements, you may hear of its pH value being claimed perfect for human skin. But is there such a thing? Let's start at the beginning. pH (potential Hydrogen) is defined as the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. pH value ranges between 0 and 14.7 is the neutral point, 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline. More importantly, your skin isn't exactly pH 5.5; it falls in a range between 4.0 and 7.0, depending on diverse factors like the body part, age, genetics, ethnicity, and environmental conditions.

So, are products formulated at pH 5.5 perfect for the skin? The short answer: not really! First, parameters like texture and other ingredients indicate a cleanser's quality, which is much better than pH alone. Second, though the skin pH rises slightly immediately after cleaning even with plain water, it reverts to its mild acidic pH in an hour. Healthy skin quickly rebalances the 'acid mantle' - a protective layer over the skin - and is unaffected in the long term by the cleanser's pH. Skin modulates pH, making skin products function optimally. So, why market pH 5.5 products as "perfect"? Well, for certain skin types (e.g., oily skin) and certain skin conditions (like acne), an increase in pH can aggravate these skin situations. This might lead to an interpretation that a skin care product needs to be at a 5.5 pH for optimum cleansing. Hence, skincare experts have expressed reservations about pH being the sole criterion of product safety and 'acid mantle' preservation when factors including plain water may contribute to the same. Thus, an ideal product is almost impossible to define. So, look well beyond pH alone.

Question:
According to the passage, the 'acid mantle' refers to

Option 1: a layer over the skin that is balanced by healthy skin in terms of its pH

Option 2: an acidic skin product with the right pH

Option 3: a layer over the skin that keeps the skin pH at 5.5

Option 4: an acidic cleansing agent with a pH of 5.5

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: a layer over the skin that is balanced by healthy skin in terms of its pH


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation: The acid mantle is described as a protective layer over the skin that helps maintain its mild acidic pH and is quickly rebalanced by healthy skin after being disturbed by cleansing.

Therefore, according to the passage, the acid mantle refers to a layer over the skin that is balanced by healthy skin in terms of its pH.

 

 

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does IIT madras offer m.sc in genetics. if yes, then which entrance exam is to be given ?. and Im currently doing my b.sc in medical microbiology in sri ramachandra institute.

mjaisinghani62 10th Jan, 2024

Hello aspirant

IIT madras offers master's course in genetics .


Eligibility for the course is you must be graduate in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks  for genersl categorycandidate ( or 5.5 /10)

For obc / ews it is 50 % marks ( 5.0/10)


Entrance exam

IIT JAM

GATE


The college is best in every respect.  Most of the students get placements here.


To know more you may visit the page  given below

https://dqxeclau.top/university/indian-institute-of-technology-madras

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is there any tamil nadu colleges offering seat for bsc genetics or genetic engineering

mjaisinghani62 10th Jan, 2024

Hello Swetha

There are many genetic engineering colleges in Tamil  Nadu,  few of them are listed below

ANJAC Sivakasi , Tamil Nadu

Sri Ramchandra Institute of higher education and research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NICHE kanyak umari , Tamil Nadu

Sri Ramchandra medical college, Chennai, Tamil Nadu ,

Madras university,  Tamil Nadu

BU Tamil Nadu

ACAS


Fees - ranges from 10,000 to one lakh


Genetic engineering candates can work as

Researcher

Medical Industry

Biotechnology field

Agricultural field


Salary- ph D holders in genetics earn upto 12 lpa





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colleges for bsc in genetics in india

Sajal Trivedi 30th Sep, 2023

Hello aspirant,

Here below I am providing you name of some of the top colleges for bsc in genetics in India:

  • AAU Jorhat - Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
  • ACRI Madurai - Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai
  • AIIMS Delhi - All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi
  • AIIMS Rishikesh - All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh
  • AKU Patna - Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

For more information you can visit our site by clicking on the link given below.

https://medicine.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-genetics-colleges-in-india

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.

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