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Hypercalcemia can be caused by

A) malignancy B) hyper-parathyroidism
C) both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) both A & B

Explanation:

Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in your blood is above normal. Too much calcium in your blood can weaken your bones, create kidney stones, and interfere with how your heart and brain work.

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Hypercalcemia is usually a result of overactive parathyroid glands.

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Q:

Animals in the Taiga and Alpine Biomes hibernate during winter.

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

Explanation:

True, Animals in the Taiga and Alpine Biomes hibernate during winter.


 


The animals in taiga and alpine biomes have several different kind of adaptations for survival. Some animals that hibernate during the winter take the help of camouflage to protect itself from enemies. During this period of hibernation, they slow their rate of metabolism and also use less amount of energy to survive the harsh weather.

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Q:

Along the coasts salinity is 

A) lowered B) increased
C) stable D) unaffected
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) lowered

Explanation:

Rainfall and addition of fresh water from rivers reduce salinity neat the coasts.

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Q:

In Britain the Grand Union Canal is running from 

A) Liverpool to Hull B) Cardiff to Birmingham
C) Glasgow to Edinburgh D) West Midlands to the London area
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) West Midlands to the London area

Explanation:

In Britain few of the Canals built during the early days of the Industrial Revolution are now playing an important role in the economy  of the country. Example, Grand Union Canal.

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Q:

"Words in the Garden" festival on Gandhian philosophy is scheduled to be held in which city?

A) Hyderabad B) Pune
C) Kolkata D) New Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) New Delhi

Explanation:
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Q:

Reflex actions are controlled by

A) The Spinal Chord B) The Nerves
C) The cells D) The Brain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Spinal Chord

Explanation:

A reflex arc is a neural pathway that controls a reflex. In vertebrates, most sensory neurons do not pass directly into the brain, but synapse in the spinal cord. This allows for faster reflex actions to occur by activating spinal motor neurons without the delay of routing signals through the brain.

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Q:

As per the decision of the GST Council, e-Way Bill system has been rolled out from

A) 1st March 2018 B) 1st April 2018
C) 1st May 2018 D) 1st January 2018
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1st April 2018

Explanation:

As per the decision of the GST Council, e-Way Bill system has been rolled out from 1st of April this year (2018).

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word

Palliate

A) Accuse B) Relieve
C) Condemn D) Exacerbate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Relieve

Explanation:
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