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Which badminton player was honored with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2010?

A) Saina Nehwal B) Jwala Gutta
C) P V Sindhu D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Saina Nehwal

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Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in Olympics

A) Milkha Singh B) P.T.Usha
C) Karanam Malleswari D) K.D Yadav
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) K.D Yadav

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What is the length of each stump in Cricket

A) 28 inches B) 32 inches
C) 2 ft D) 4 ft
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28 inches

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Which of the following statements about aldosterone is NOT correct?

A) Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule. B) Aldosterone is stimulated by decreased plasma sodium levels and increased plasma potassium levels.
C) Aldosterone is produced in the adrenal cortex. D) Aldosterone increases the number of passive sodium channels in the luminal membrane of the distal tubule and collecting duct, thus aiding sodium reabsorption.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule.

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Aldosterone, the main mineralocorticoid hormone, is a steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It is essential for sodium conservation in the kidney, salivary glands, sweat glands and colon.

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Which of the following is the scheme for which entire premium of the assured person is paid by the Central Government

A) Jawahar Bhima Yojana B) Shiksha Sahyog Yojana
C) Swarnajayanti Shahari Rozagar Yojana D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shiksha Sahyog Yojana

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Zojila Pass connects which of the following two pairs?

 

A) Srinagar and Leh B) Kalimpong and Lhasa  
C) Chamba and Spiti   D) Arunachal Pradesh and Lhasa  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Srinagar and Leh

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Who was the first winner of Dada Saheb Phalke Award

A) B.N.Sarkar B) Prithvi Raj Kapoor
C) Devika Rani D) Kana Devi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Prithvi Raj Kapoor

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Who is named as 'Captain of the year' in the 10th annual ESPNcricinfo Awards ?

A) Quinton de Kock B) Hayley Williams
C) Ben Stokes D) Virat Kohli
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Virat Kohli

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Indian international cricketer Virat Kohli has named as the 'Captain of the Year' at the 10th annual ESPNcricinfo Awards. Kohli led India to nine wins out of 12 Tests in the year 2016.

♦ The ESPNcricinfo awards honour the best batting and bowling performances across the international formats of the game in the preceding calendar year.
♦ This year ESPNcricinfo introduced awards for women’s cricket across all three international formats.

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