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Damage to hearing is caused by sounds which exceed

A) 70 decibles B) 80 decibles
C) 100 decibles D) 120 decibles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 120 decibles

Explanation:

High frequency sound attacks the tympanic memberane and makes it defective. 120 decibles is too high a pitch to be heard and therefore it impairs the hearing ability.

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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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Meteorology is the study of

 

A) The atmosphere B) Outer space
C) Landforms D) The oceans
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The atmosphere

Explanation:

Meteorology is a branch of science that deals with the study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting.

 

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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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Who is the Author of the book "A Passage to India"?

A) V.S.Naipaul B) E.M.Foster
C) Amrita Pritam D) L.Fischer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) E.M.Foster

Explanation:

Author of the book Passage to India is E.M.Foster . This book is selected as one of the 100 great works of the english literature and won James Tiat Black  memorial prize for fiction in the year 1924

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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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