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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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What is unit of Astronomical distance ?

A) light year B) angstrom
C) weber D) lux
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) light year

Explanation:

angstrom is used to measure wave length,

weber is used to measure Magnetic flux,

lux is used to measure Intensity of illumination.

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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.

Explanation:

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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Q:

Radian is used to measure

A) Temperature B) Intensity of Flame
C) Angle D) Solid Angle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Angle

Explanation:

Kelvin is used to measure Temperature,

Candela is used to measure Intensity of flame,

Steredian is used to measure Solid Angle.

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Name the only US president who also served as the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court.

 

A) John Quincy Adams B) William Howard Taft
C) Lyndon B. Johnson D) Zachary Taylor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) William Howard Taft

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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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Who is the author of the book "Death Of President"

A) Amitabha Ghosh B) Shekhspear
C) W. Marchent D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) W. Marchent

Explanation:

W. Marchent is the author of Death Of President

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