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The charge on positron is equal to the charge on

A) proton B) electron
C) alpha- particle D) neutron
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) proton

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Which of these is not a function of the kidneys?

A) The kidneys regulate the plasma volume B) The kidneys help to regulate blood pressure
C) The kidneys help control the rate of red blood cell production D) The kidneys deactivate vitamin D and stimulate the activity of osteoclasts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The kidneys deactivate vitamin D and stimulate the activity of osteoclasts

Explanation:

The kidneys deactivate vitamin D and stimulate the activity of osteoclasts is wrong among the functions of kidneys.

 

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs in the renal system. They help the body pass waste as urine. They also help filter blood before sending it back to the heart.

 

The kidneys perform many crucial functions, including:

  • maintaining overall fluid balance.
  • regulating and filtering minerals from the blood.
  • filtering waste materials from food, medications, and toxic substances.
  • creating hormones that help produce red blood cells, promote bone health, and regulate blood pressure.
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Which of the following vitamin helps in clotting of blood?

A) Vitamin K B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin B1 D) Vitamin B2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vitamin K

Explanation:

Vitamin K helps in clotting of blood. It is used by the body to help blood clot.

 

Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, vitamin K might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin).

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The tributary of River Indus which flows through Himachal Pradesh is 

A) Sutlej B) Beas
C) Ravi D) Hunza
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sutlej

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In which state was the Nalanda University located in India

A) Bengal B) Bihar
C) Orissa D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bihar

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"Let your heart fly" baseline is associated with which airlines company?

A) Fly Emirates B) Indian Airlines
C) Jet Airways D) Lufthansa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Indian Airlines

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Who is the author of the controversial book 'Forbidden verses'

A) Abu nuwaz B) Salman Rushdie
C) D.H.Lawrence D) Ms. Taslima Nasreen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Abu nuwaz

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Dronacharya Award Is Given To

A) Sports Editors B) Umpires
C) Sportsmen D) Coaches
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Coaches

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The Dronacharya Award, formally known as Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games, is sports training honour of the Republic of India. The award is named after Drona, often referred as "Dronacharya" or "Guru Drona", a character from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata of ancient India.

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