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What is the purpose of the sigmoid colon?

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Sigmoid colon or pelvic colon is a curved, S-shaped portion of the large intestine which is closest to the rectum and anus.


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* It helps to transports fecal matter from the descending colon to the rectum and anus.


 


* It is the final segment of the colon.

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According to the Mercer’s 19th annual Quality of Living survey released in 2017, which of the following city has emerged as the best city in terms of living standards among Indian cities ?

A) Bengaluru B) Hyderabad
C) Ahmedabad D) Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hyderabad

Explanation:

According to the Mercer’s 19th annual Quality of Living survey released Hyderabad emerged as the best city in terms of living standards among Indian cities for the third year in a row.

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Which Indian personality received Carnot Prize for Power Reforms, Rural Electrification?

A) Piyush Goyal B) Arun Jaitley
C) Amit Khare D) Ravi Shankar Prasad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Piyush Goyal

Explanation:

Piyush Vedprakash Goyal is the Indian personality received Carnot Prize for Power Reforms, Rural Electrification. He is an Indian politician and the current minister of Railways, Coal in the Government of India.

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Which one of the following years is known as the 'Year of the Great Divide' with regard to population, after which there has been a continuous and rapid growth in India's population?

A) 1911 B) 1921
C) 1941 D) 1951
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1921

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In 1921,during which one of the following tours, Gandhiji shaved his head and began wearing loincloth in order to identity with the poor?

A) Ahmadabad B) Champaran
C) Chauri Chaura D) South India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) South India

Explanation:

On 22nd September 1921, Gandhi made a momentous decision to change his attire. From the elaborate Gujarati attire, he decided on a simple dhoti and shawl. This epoch-making decision was taken by Gandhiji in Madurai after he decided that he has to work for and with the with the poor people of India and how can he identify with them if he wears different clothes from them.

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According to Assocham Report, ____________ is second best state in attracting investments.

A) Gujarat B) Maharashtra
C) Odisha D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gujarat

Explanation:

Maharashtra bagged top position in total live investments attracted by different public and private sources across India as of FY17 stated the ASSOCHAM report. While Gujarat is in the second position followed by Odisha on the third slot, Gujarat at 8.5% and Odisha at 7%. Maharashtra led the pack to top as the best state to attract the investments.

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Rust forms when _____ reacts with chemicals in rocks.

A) Water B) Oxygen
C) Nitrogen D) Carbondioxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Oxygen

Explanation:

Rust forms when oxygen reacts with chemicals in rocks, and that is often the case with many other elements in general. Like a copper nail being exposed to the air will rust.

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Bullet proof material is made up of which polymer?

A) Poly carbonates B) Poly vinyl
C) Poly amides D) Polychloride
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Poly carbonates

Explanation:

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bullet proof material is made up of polymer Poly carbonates.

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