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The disease Goitre is caused in persons who do not have in their diet sufficient

A) calcium	B) sodium
C) iodine	D) iron

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) iodine

Explanation:

Goitre is characterized by the swelling of the neck region. This is due to the enlargement of the thyroid gland which secretes hormone thyroxine. Thyroxine has iodine as an integral part of it. If there is not sufficient iodine in one's diet, the thyroid gland swells up.

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Why is February 28th celebrated as National Science Day ?

Answer

It was on February 28th, 1928 that CV Raman announced his discovery of New radiation-subsequently named the Raman Effect- that won him the Noble prize.

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Since foundation of nobel prize awards has been added to the original five disciplines which were considered for award of Nobel Prize

A) Medicine	B) Peace
C) Literature	D) Economics

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Economics

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Filed Under: Honours and Awards

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Which of the folowing is a rift valley

A) The Amazon valley	B) The Thames valley
C) The Rhine valley	D) The Mississipipi valley

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The Rhine valley

Explanation:

A rift valley is an elongated trough like feature bounded by faults. The term 'garben' is considered synonymous to rift valley.

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Filed Under: World Geography

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As per the news reports, MTNL recently launched its 3G service and became the first telecome operator to launch the same in India. What is the full form of 'G' in 3G

A) Global	B) Generation
C) Growth	D) Gravity

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Generation

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Filed Under: Indian Economy

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Under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, is the 'Annual Financial Statement' of the economy to be laid by the Government, on the table of the Parliament before 31st March, every year?

A) Article 16	B) Article 31
C) Article 112	D) Article 124

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Article 112

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Filed Under: Indian Politics

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An ordinance issued by the President has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament

A) True	B) False
C) True, only during a National Emergency	D) True, only during a Financial Emergency

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) True

Explanation:

He cannot issue an ordinance , when both the Houses of Parliament are in session. Every ordinance issued by the President should be laid before both Houses of Parliament, within six weeks of re-assembly of Parliament . The president may also withdraw an ordinance at any time he likes.

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Why was the 1955 UN General Assembly called "Menon Session" or "Menon Assembly"?

Answer

Because V K Krishna Menon spoke for 13hours continuously while representing india.

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