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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correctalternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Owing to his respiratory problems the doctor has told him to refrain from smoking.

A) to not refrain from B) to refrain to
C) to refrain not from D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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Which of the following is a feature of ghrelin?

A) It stimulates appetite and energy storage B) It is released in high amounts from adipocytes during periods of excess energy intake
C) The blood level in the fasting state correlates directly with body weight D) It is a metabolic antagonist of leptin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It stimulates appetite and energy storage

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What is the purpose of the mucus in your nose?

A) Protects lungs B) Clear air passage
C) Protects nose D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Protects lungs

Explanation:

When you breathe in air through your nose, it contains lots of tiny things, like dust, dirt, germs, and pollen.

The air enters our body through the nose. However, before it enters the lungs, it must be heated and purified. Many dust particles that enter along with the air are removed in the nose by mucus and thus it protects lungs.

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Q:

Who is the Richest investor as per March 2013?

Answer

Warren Edward Buffett(USA), chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, is the world's richest investor, estimated to be worth $53.5 billion as of march 2013.

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What valley is the site of the Earth's highest-ever recorded temperature, 134°F?

Answer

Death Valley

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Q:

The passage of an electric current through a conducting liquid causes ___________.

A) Galvanisation B) Evaporation
C) Physical Reaction D) Chemical Reaction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chemical Reaction

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Q:

A rotating column of air is called

A) Tornado B) Vortex
C) Airmass D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tornado

Explanation:

A rotating column of air is called as a Tornado which extends from the thunderstorm to the ground.

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Q:

Hot springs are heated geothermally by underlying

A) water B) magma
C) mitula D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) magma

Explanation:

Magma is molten rocks beneath the earth's crust. Hot springs are heated geothermally by underlying magma.

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