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[#156] The energy of food is measured in
Correct Answer

(C) calories

Explanation

Solution: The energy of food is measured in calories. A calorie is a unit that is used to measure energy. The Calorie you see on a food package is actually a kilocalorie, or 1,000 calories. A Calorie (kcal) is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius.

[#157] The chief of Air Staff is assisted by
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The chief of Air Staff is assisted by Vice-chief of the Air Staff, Deputy-chief of the Air Staff and Air Officer Incharge Administration.

[#158] The first batch of women pilots was commissioned on
Correct Answer

(B) December 17, 1994

Explanation

Solution: The first batch of women pilots was commissioned on December 17, 1994.

[#159] The five permanent members of the Security Council are
Correct Answer

(A) China, France, Russia, UK, USA

Explanation

Solution: The five permanent members of the Security Council are China, France, Russia, UK, USA. The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (also known as the Permanent Five, Big Five, or P5) are the five states which the UN Charter of 1945 grants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC): China, France, Russia (formerly the Soviet Union), the United Kingdom, and the United States.

[#160] The frequency of which of the following is the highest?
Correct Answer

(C) Gamma rays

Explanation

Solution: The frequency of Gamma rays is the highest. Gamma rays are the highest energy EM radiation and typically have energies greater than 100 keV, frequencies greater than 1019 Hz, and wavelengths less than 10 picometers.