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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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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

Explanation:

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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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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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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Cotton for texttile was first cultivated in

A) Egypt B) India
C) Mesopotamia D) Central America
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India

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Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has recently launched E-wallet Scheme. This Scheme is available only for which type of users?

A) PAN Verified users B) ADHAR Card holders
C) Voter ID Card holders D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PAN Verified users

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City of lakes in India is

A) Madurai B) Bhubaneswar
C) Bangaluru D) Udaipur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Udaipur

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Udaipur, a city in the state of Rajasthan which was named after the Maharana Udai Singh - II, is known for its beautiful artificial lakes around the city and lavish royal residences.

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Thus, Udaipur nickname is City of Lakes in India.

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Largest gulf in the world

A) Persian Gulf B) Gulf of Mannar
C) Gulf of Mexico D) Gulf of Carpentaria
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gulf of Mexico

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*  The Gulf of Mexico, bordered by the United States, Mexico, and the island nation of Cuba, is the worlds largest gulf.

It has a coastline of about 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles).

*  The Gulf of Mexico is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Straits of Florida, between Cuba and the U.S. state of Florida.

It is largely surrounded by the North American continent.

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