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______ is a thyroid hormone which controls the balance of calcium in the body.

A) Calcitonin B) Thyroxine
C) Calmodulin D) all of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Calcitonin

Explanation:

Calcitonin is 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid, and in many other animals in the ultimopharyngeal body. It acts to reduce blood calcium, opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone.

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Which compound is used in Anti-malarial drug?

A) Aspirin B) Neosporin
C) Chloroquin D) Antacid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chloroquin

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Which of the following is called GDP Deflator?

A) Ratio of nominal to real GDP B) Ratio of nominal to real GNP
C) Ratio of nominal to real CPI D) Ratio of real to nominal GNP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ratio of nominal to real GDP

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The  Ryotwari  experiment  in  land  revenue was started by

A) Henry Dundas B) Alexander Reed
C) David Ricardo D) Mountstuart Elphinstone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alexander Reed

Explanation:

The Ryotwari system was introduced by  Sir  Thomas  Munro and   Captain   Alexander   Read   in 1820.This system  was in operation for  nearly  30  years  and  had  many features  of  revenue  system  of  the Mughals,    Under    the    Ryotwari System  every  registered  holder  of land is recognised as its proprietor and pays direct to Government

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Match the following.

A) I – 2, II – 3, III – 1 B) I – 1, II – 3, III – 2
C) I – 3, II – 1, III – 2 D) I – 3, II – 2, III – 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) I – 2, II – 3, III – 1

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Who was the first ruler of Pala dynasty?

A) Gopala B) Vivyanathan
C) Dharmapala D) Bhaskaran
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gopala

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What is the playing time of National Anthem of India for the full and shorter versions in seconds?

A) 52 & 22  B) 52 & 20
C) 50 & 25 D) 55 & 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 52 & 20

Explanation:

Playing time of the full version of the national anthem is approximately 52 seconds. A short version consisting of first and last lines of the stanza (playing time approximately 20 seconds).

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Who among the following is addressed as the Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

A) Prime Minister B) Chief Justice
C) Vice­-President D) Attorney General
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vice­-President

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