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Steroid hormones exert their action by

A) entering the cell and activating mitichondrial DNA B) binding cell receptors
C) activating hypothalmic release of regulating hormones D) entering the nucleus of a cell and initiating or altering the expression of a gene
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) entering the nucleus of a cell and initiating or altering the expression of a gene

Explanation:

Steroid hormones exert their action by entering the nucleus of a cell and initiating or altering the expression of a gene.

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Which one of the following cell organelles mainly functions as storehouse of digestive enzymes?

A) Desmosome B) Ribosome
C) Lysosome D) Vacuoles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lysosome

Explanation:

Lysosome is found in nearly all types of eukaryotic cells (cells with a clearly defined nucleus) and is responsible for the digestion of macromolecules, old cell parts, and microorganisms. Each lysosome is surrounded by a membrane that maintains an acidic environment within the interior via a proton pump. Lysosomes contain a wide variety of hydrolytic enzymes (acid hydrolases) that break down macromolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, and polysaccharides. So, they are known as storehouse of digestive enzymes.

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Name the platform used for ritual purposes by the kings of the Vijayanaggira Empire.

A) Mahanavami Dibba B) Lotus Mahal
C) Hazara Rama D) Virupaksha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mahanavami Dibba

Explanation:

Dasara Dibba or the Mahanavami Dibba is a beautiful stone platform located within the Royal Enclosure of Hampi. It was built during the Vijayanagara period by King Krishnadevaraya to commemorate his victory over Udaygiri. It was here where the King of Vijayanagar used to celebrate the festival of Dasara (Dussehra)

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Shays rebellion was significant because it

A) led for new constitution of US B) Many farmers got their lands back
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) led for new constitution of US

Explanation:

In the year 1786, in US Shay's rebellion was a rebellion among the farmers of Massachusetts and significant because as it is one of the major factor which led to the writing of new US constitution.

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Who designed the first electronic computer ENIAC?

A) J presper Eckert and John W Mauchly B) John W Mauchly and Joseph M Jacquard
C) J presper Eckert and Von Neuman D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) J presper Eckert and John W Mauchly

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A mobile plan costs Rs. 32 for 6 minutes. What is the approximate cost, in rupees, for 4 minutes?

A) 21.30 B) 21.40
C) 21.20 D) 21.50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21.30

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In a Village panchayat society 574 names are enlisted as 'below poverty level'. If 14% of the villagers are below poverty level, the total number of villagers is?

A) 4100 B) 4200
C) 4000 D) 3800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4100

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In Animal Kingdom classification, which of the following is not a Phylum?

A) Mollusca B) Chordata
C) Coelomates D) Anneldia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Coelomates

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