Explanation

• Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
• Symptoms include severe diarrhea, dehydration, and vomiting.
• Cholera can be prevented by clean drinking water and proper sanitation.

• It mainly spreads through contaminated water and food.
  It is most common in areas with poor hygiene and overcrowding.

Last verified on 3-03-2026

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• Total Vertebrae: 33
• Cervical Vertebrae: 7
• Thoracic Vertebrae: 12
• Lumbar Vertebrae: 5
• Sacral Vertebrae: 5 (fused) and Coccygeal Vertebrae: 4 (fused)

Additional information:

• Total bones in an adult: 206
• Bones in a newborn: About 300
• Longest bone: Femur
• Shortest bone: Stapes
• Bones in the skull: 22
• Bones in one hand: 27

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Displacement is the straight-line change in position from an initial point to a final point.
• It is a vector quantity, having both magnitude and direction.

Last verified on 31-10-2026

Explanation

• James Chadwick is known for his discovery of the neutron in 1932.

Additional information:

• Proton: Protons were discovered by Ernest Rutherford, before neutrons.
• Electron: Electrons were discovered by J.J. Thomson, much earlier than protons or neutrons.
• Positron: A positron is the antiparticle of an electron, and it was discovered by Carl Anderson in 1932.

Last verified on 29-10-2026

Explanation

• The study of the structure of tissues of plants and animals is known as Histology.
• It involves examining the structure, composition, and function of cells and tissues under a microscope.
  

Additional information:

• Geology is the study of rocks and Earth's structure.
• Radiology is the study of medical imaging techniques like X-rays and MRI.

Last verified on 22-01-2026

Explanation

• Water has maximum density at 4°C.
• When Water is in its Solid form (Ice) below 0°C.

Last verified on 27-10-2026

Explanation

• The SI unit of energy is the Joule (J).
• It is the unit of energy, work, and heat.

Additional information:

• 1 Joule (J) = 1 Newton × 1 meter
• Calorie – 1 cal = 4.184 J
• Kilowatt-hour (kWh) – 1 kWh = 3.6 × 10⁶ J
• Electronvolt (eV) – 1 eV ≈ 1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ J
• Erg (CGS unit) – 1 erg = 10⁻⁷ J

Last verified on 17-01-2026

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• Venus is the brightest planet in the night sky.
• Due to its thick cloud cover that reflects sunlight strongly.
• It is often called the “Evening Star” or “Morning Star.”

Additional information:

• Distance from Sun: ~108 million km
• Diameter: 12,104 km
• Orbital Period: 225 Earth days
• Atmosphere: Thick CO₂ clouds, very reflective

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• Saturn is the second-largest planet in the solar system.
• Ganymede (Moon of Jupiter) is the largest satellite in the solar system.

Planets and Natural Satellites:

1. Mercury: 0
2. Venus: 0
3. Earth: 1 (Moon)
4. Mars: 2 (Deimos, Phobos)
5. Jupiter: 95
6. Saturn: 274
7. Uranus: 27

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• An ammeter is specifically designed to measure electric current.
• A multimeter can also measure current, voltage, and resistance.
• Electric current is measured in amperes (A).
• An ammeter is connected in series with the circuit to measure current.

Additional information:

• Voltmeter: Measures voltage.
• Ohmmeter: Measures resistance.

Last verified on 10-10-2026