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Dr. Rabindranth Tagore received the Nobel Prize for his work

A) Evening Songs B) Morning Songs
C) Gitanjali D) Gora
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gitanjali

Explanation:
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Q:

The United Nations Public Service Day is observed on

A) June 24 B) June 23
C) June 26 D) June 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) June 23

Explanation:

The United Nations Public Service Day is observed every year on June 23 to recognize the work of public servants and to encourage young people to pursue careers in the public sector. The day is also observed to celebrate value and virtue of public service to the community and to raise awareness regarding the contribution of public service in the development of society and honouring the work of public servants.

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Q:

If        9 = 63              8 = 48             7 = 35 

Then   4 = ?

A) 4 B) 8
C) 12 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

Explanation:

Here given that 9 = 63, 8 = 48, 7=35, ... 

 

The given question follows a pattern that

9 x (9 - 2) = 9 x 7 = 63

8 x (8 - 2) = 8 x 6 = 48

7 x (7 - 2) = 7 x 5 = 35

 

Similarly, 4 x (4 - 2) = 4 x 2 = 8.

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What is the longest canal?

A) Augusta B) Cascade
C) Baltic Sea White D) Erie
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Baltic Sea White

Explanation:

Baltic Sea White is thelongest Canal.It is in Russia

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Q:

The element common to all Acids is

A) Nitrogen B) Oxygen
C) Hydrogen D) Carbon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hydrogen

Explanation:

Hydrogen is the common element to all Acids. But every element which contains Hydrogen is not an Acid. Most of the acids also contain Oxygen.

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Q:

A doppler effect occurs when a source of sound moves

A) away from you B) towards you
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

The Doppler effect or Doppler shift is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the wave source. 

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Q:

Who Invented Elevator Safety Brake ?

A) Alfred Bernhard Nobel B) Elisha Graves Otis
C) Percy LeBaron Spencer D) Garrett Augustus Morgan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Elisha Graves Otis

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Which of the following statements about aldosterone is NOT correct?

A) Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule. B) Aldosterone is stimulated by decreased plasma sodium levels and increased plasma potassium levels.
C) Aldosterone is produced in the adrenal cortex. D) Aldosterone increases the number of passive sodium channels in the luminal membrane of the distal tubule and collecting duct, thus aiding sodium reabsorption.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule.

Explanation:

Aldosterone, the main mineralocorticoid hormone, is a steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It is essential for sodium conservation in the kidney, salivary glands, sweat glands and colon.

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