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What causes the mottling of the dental enamel ?

A) High levels of chlorine in water B) High levels of nitrate in the water
C) High levels of fluorides in the water D) High levels of calcium in the water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) High levels of fluorides in the water

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In the gamma decay of a nucleus

A) the mass number of the nucleus changes whereas its atomic number does not change B) the mass number of the nucleus does not change whereas its atomic number changes
C) both the mass number and the atomic number of the nucleus change D) neither the mass number nor the atomic number of the nucleus changes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) neither the mass number nor the atomic number of the nucleus changes

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The emission of gamma rays does not alter the number of protons or neutrons in the nucleus but instead has the effect of moving the nucleus from a higher to a lower energy state (unstable to stable)

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The title of Persian translation of the Mahabharata is:___________.

A) Anwar-e-Suhaili B) Razmanama
C) Hasht Bahisht D) Ayar Danish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Razmanama

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Ocimum tenuiflorum is the scientific name of ___________.

A) Neem B) Mango
C) Babul D) Tulsi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tulsi

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In humans, the sound is produced by the ________.

A) oesophagus B) larynx
C) medulla D) epiglottis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) larynx

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Which of the following is a metabolic function of skin?

A) synthesis of a vitamin D precursor B) cutaneous sensation
C) body temperature regulation D) elimination of nitrogenous wastes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) synthesis of a vitamin D precursor

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PMVVY (Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana) pension limit extends to which timeline?

A) March, 2021 B) March, 2019
C) March, 2022 D) March, 2020
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) March, 2020

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PMVVY (Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana) pension limit extends to March, 2020.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved extending the investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 15 lakh under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY).
It also extended the last date for a subscription to the scheme till March 31, 2020. The time limit was earlier supposed to end on May 4, 2018.
The PMVVY is being implemented through Life Insurance Corp (LIC) to provide social security during old age and protect the elderly aged 60 years and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions. The scheme provides an assured pension based on a guaranteed rate of return of 8 percent per annum for 10 years.

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Who is the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India?

A) Raghu Ram Rajan B) Arvind Subramanian
C) Rajiv Mahirishi D) Arvind Pangariya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Arvind Subramanian

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