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The term 'Progeria' refers to which of the following ?

A) A natural satellite of planet jupiter B) A widely used Tuberculosis(TB) drug
C) A genetic disorder with symptoms of pre-mature aging D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A genetic disorder with symptoms of pre-mature aging

Explanation:

Progeria is a rare genetic disordr which involves symptoms resembloing aspects of aging, manifested at a very early age.
The term is often used in reference to Hutchinson - gilford progeria syndrome(HGPS).

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Which of the following is NOT a constitutional body?

A) National Advisory Council B) Law Commission
C) Election Commission D) Finance Commission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) National Advisory Council

Explanation:

National Advisory Council is NOT a constitutional body.

 

The National Advisory Council (NAC) of India was an advisory body set up by the first United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government to advise the Prime Minister of India.

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Q:

Conversion of Glycogen to Glucose is stimulated by

A) Insulin B) Cortisol
C) Glucagon D) Progesterone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Glucagon

Explanation:
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Which of the following country has re-elected as the member of the UNESCO's executive board?

A) Pakistan B) India
C) Myanmar D) Nepal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India

Explanation:

India was re-elected as member of executive board of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Executive board is UNESCO's top decision-making body. The election was held at 39th session of General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, France

 

UNESCO is UN association that helps safeguard historical and cultural sites around the world. It is special multi-nation organization, framed in 1945 and situated in France. It promotes literacy and sex education as well as improving gender equality in countries around world. The General Conference determines policies and main lines of work of organisation. Its duty is to set programmes and budget of UNESCO. It also elects members of executive board and appoints, every four years, director-general.

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Q:

Pearl Harbour is located in

Answer

Hawai

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Which of the following is a Heterogeneous Mixture?

A) Air B) Table salt
C) Soda D) Brass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Soda

Explanation:

Here Soda is a Heterogenous Mixture.

 

A Heterogeneous Mixture is a mixture having a non-uniform composition i.e, the mixture contains components in different phases. Using various means, the parts in the mixture can be separated from one another.

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Who among the following took over as the 25th Director General of the Border Roads(DGBR) ?

A) Lt. Gen. Suresh Sharma B) Lt. Gen. David R. Syiemlieh
C) Lt. Gen. Srikanth Mishra D) Lt. Gen. Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastava
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lt. Gen. Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastava

Explanation:

Lt. Gen. Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastava took over as the 25th Director General of the Border Roads (DGBR). He has replaced Lt. Gen. Suresh Sharma. Prior to it, he was holding the appointment of Director General Combat Engineers at Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence(Army).

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Which is the Largest Organ in the Human Body?

A) Heart B) Brain
C) Skin D) Liver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Skin

Explanation:

There are about 70 organs in the human body. The Top 10 largest organs in the human body based on size are:

1. Skin

2. Liver

3. Brain

4. Lungs

5. Heart

6. Kidneys

7. The Spleen

8. The Pancreas

9. Thyroxin

10. The Prostrate.

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