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The somatosensory receptors in human beings detect ______.

A) taste B) smell
C) touch D) hear
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) touch

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In which one of the following types of connective tissues in animals does fat get stored?

A) Adipocyte B) Chondrocyte
C) Osteocyte D) Reticulocyte
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Adipocyte

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Adipocytes are the major source of leptin production, and plasma leptin concentrations directly correlate with the amount of total body fat.

Adipocytes are highly specialized cells that play a crucial role in the energy balance of most vertebrates.

Adipocytes convert excess energy to tri-acylglycerol and deposit it during feeding in preparation for periods of food deprivation.

Adipocytes may become enlarged by increased fat storage

 

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A genetically engineered form of brinjal known as the BT-­brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is

A) to make it pest resistant B) to improve its taste and nutritive value
C) to make it drought resistant D) to make its shelf-­life longer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to make it pest resistant

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Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions imporves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet.

It is hard these days to cope with the rising prices

 

A) cope by B) cope up with
C) to be coped with D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

Explanation:

No improvement is required. The verb cope means to deal with. Cope when followed by the preposition with, it means to deal with some difficulty. Also, the sentence is in simple present tense. The sentence is correct.

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From May 2017, the Real Estate Act has come into effect. The act mandates depositing how much of the funds collected from buyers?

A) 50% B) 40%
C) 70% D) 80%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 70%

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Which one of the following was established with a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India?

A) Union Public Service Commission B) National Human Rights Commission
C) Election Commission D) Central Vigilance Commission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Election Commission

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Which pillar of Indian Constitution is its final interpreter?

A) The Executive B) The Legislative
C) The Judiciary D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The Judiciary

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Which of the following pair is incorrect?

A) Muthuswami Dikshitar - Carnatic Music B) Parveen Sultana – Singer
C) M.S. Gopalakrishnan – Violinist D) Nandlal Bose – Flute
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nandlal Bose – Flute

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