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Did mercury cure syphilis?

Answer

Mercury was the remedy of choice for syphilis in Protestant Europe. Until the early 20th century, the primary treatment for syphilis was mercury, in the form of calomel, ointments, steam baths, pills, and other concoctions.


Mercury was already being used in Western Europe to treat skin diseases.

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Who has been elected as Rajyasabha Deputy Chairman in August 2018?

A) R. Venkaiah Naidu B) Harivansh singh
C) Niteesh Kumsr D) Hari Prasad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Harivansh singh

Explanation:

The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides over the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The Deputy Chairman is elected internally by the Rajya Sabha.

 

NDA's Harivansh Narayan Singh becomes Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson on the opponent Hari Prasad.

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Which famous scientist unknowingly founded the field of spectroscopy?

A) Issac Newton B) Galileo
C) Graham Bell D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Issac Newton

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Which physical quantity is measured in 'siemens'?

A) Electric potential B) Electrical conductance
C) Magnetic flux D) Refractive index
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Electrical conductance

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Five statements are given below, labelled A, B, C, D and E, among these, four statements are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/ passage. From the given options, choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the passage.

A) With this form of demonetization, citizens are given enough time to trade in the old bills for the new, B) In these scenarios, there is minimal economic and social disruption.
C) When Lithuania left the litas and adopted the euro in 2015, its currency transition went smoothly, D) as did Germany and France’s adoption of the euro in cash form in 2002, and so on with all 19 countries that have joined the eurozone.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

All statements are based on demonetization, while sentence E talks about Greece’s Perpetual Crisis.

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When hot water is placed into an empty water bottle, the bottle keeps its shape and does not soften. What type of plastic is the water bottle made from?

A) Thermoplastic B) PVC
C) Polyurethane D) Thermosetting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Thermosetting

Explanation:

Thermoset, or thermosetting, plastics are synthetic materials that strengthen during being heated, but cannot be successfully remouldedor reheated after their initial heat-forming. This contrasts withthermoplastics, which soften when heated and harden and strengthen after cooling. Thermoplastics can be heated, shaped and cooled as often as necessary without causing a chemical change, while thermosetting plastics will burn when heated after the initial moulding.

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Select the related number from the given alternatives.

99 : 101 :: 90 : ?

A) 111 B) 909
C) 110 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 110

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Bleeding of gums, falling of teeth, fragile bones and delayed wound healing occur due to the deficiency of which one of the following vitamins?

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

Explanation:

Deficiency of Vitamin C causes Scurvy, Swelling of gums etc.Vitamin K causes Non-clotting of blood ,Vitamin D causes Rickets in children and Osteomalasia in adults, Vitamin B 1 causes Beriberi,B2 causes Cracking of skin,reddish eye,cracking of tongue,B3 causes Whitening of hair ,mentally retardness ,B5 causes Pallagra or 4D syndrome,B6 causes Anemia,skin disease ,B7 causes Paralysis,hair falling,B11 causes Dysentery and B12 causes Jaundice and Teroile Glutemi

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