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Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

A) The president B) The Vice-President
C) The Prime Minister D) The Speaker
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Vice-President

Explanation:
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The term metabolism is best defined as

A) the number of calories it takes to keep from shivering on a cold day B) biochemical reactions involved in building cell molecules or breaking down molecules for energy
C) the length of time it takes to digest and absorb fats D) a measure of carbohydrate utilization, typically involving measurement of calories
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) biochemical reactions involved in building cell molecules or breaking down molecules for energy

Explanation:

Metabolism (from Greek: μεταβολή metabolē, "change") is the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of organisms. The three main purposes of metabolism are the conversion of food/fuel to energy to run cellular processes, the conversion of food/fuel to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.


In brief, the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life is called metabolism.

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Q:

Solve this puzzle?

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A) 18 B) 16
C) 20 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16

Explanation:

Let the given be resembled in letters like R, G & B.

Here given,

1) R + R + R = 30

=> 3R = 30 => R = 30/3 = 10

 

2) R + G + G = 18 => R + 2G = 18 => 10 + 2G = 18 => 2G = 8 => G = 4

 

3) G - B = 2 => B = G - 2 => B = 4 - 2 => B = 2

 

Hence, R + G + B = 10 + 4 + 2 => 16.

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Q:

Is steel a compound?

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FALSE

Explanation:

Steel is not a compound or element. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon and other elements and hence it is a mixture. Because of its high tensile strength and low cost, it is a major component used in buildings, infrastructure, tools, ships, automobiles, machines, appliances, and weapons.

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where did M.S.Dhoni make his ODI debut

A) chittagong B) dhaka
C) Hyderabad D) Vishakapatnam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Vishakapatnam

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Name the Asian country that has 1st time turned around from a Net importer of electricity to Net Exporter of electricity, as per Central Electricity Authority of the country.

A) India B) Bangladesh
C) Myanmar D) Pakistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) India

Explanation:

As per Central Electricity Authority, the Designated Authority of Government of India for Cross Border Trade of Electricity, 1st time 'India' has turned around from a net importer of electricity to Net Exporter of electricity.

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Name the mineral used to produce artificial diamonds.

Answer

Graphite

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Who has been appointed as the deputy director-general of World Health Organization (WHO) ?

A) Dr. Soumya Swaminathan B) Rajat Nandan
C) prof. Dr. Vikash Jha D) Sunil Narayan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dr. Soumya Swaminathan

Explanation:

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Dr Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed the deputy director general for programmes (DDP) of World Health Organisation (WHO). She also holds a key position as secretary in the department of health research, ministry of health and family welfare.

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