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Q:

Another name for Indira Point is: ______________________.

A) Parson point B) La-Hi-Ching
C) Pygmalion point D) All options are correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All options are correct

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Q:

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is located in?

A) Mumbai B) Hyderabad
C) Chennai D) New Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mumbai

Explanation:

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is located in Mumbai.

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Q:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is characterized by

A) Not functioning of prostate gland B) Enlargement of prostate gland
C) Epididymis issue D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Enlargement of prostate gland

Explanation:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also called benign prostatic hypertrophy (or) prostate gland enlargement is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can lead to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

 

It is the diagnosis characterized by proliferation of the cellular elements of the prostate.

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Symptoms ::


As the prostate gets larger, it starts to pinch the urethra. This causes symptoms that affect your urine flow, such as:

 

* Dribbling when you finish

* A hard time getting started

* A weak stream, or you pee in stops and starts.

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Q:

What form of Shiva is most prominent in the Brihadeshvara Temple built by the Chola dynasty?

A) Harihara B) Bhairava
C) .Rudra D) Tripurantaka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tripurantaka

Explanation:

The most prominent form of Shiva in Brihadeshvara Temple built by Chola dynasty is Tripuntaka. Tripurantaka is a manifestation of the Hindu god Shiva. In this aspect, Shiva is depicted with four arms wielding a bow and arrow. Shiva as Tripurantaka is accredited with destroying three mythical cities of the Asuras. It is believed that the Rudraksha came from lord Shiva’s eyes, when he destroyed Tripura.

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Q:

Steel contains

A) no carbon B) < 2% of carbon
C) > 10% of carbon D) > 29% of carbon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) < 2% of carbon

Explanation:

To make steel, iron ore is first mined from the ground. It is then smelted in blast furnaces where the impurities are removed and carbon is added.

In simple, steel is iron alloyed with carbon, usually 0 - 2%.

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Q:

Which section of IT Act of 2000 has been scraped to avoid people being prosecuted?

A) 66A B) 96A
C) 69A D) 76A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 66A

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Q:

Which of the following is a feature of ghrelin?

A) It stimulates appetite and energy storage B) It is released in high amounts from adipocytes during periods of excess energy intake
C) The blood level in the fasting state correlates directly with body weight D) It is a metabolic antagonist of leptin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It stimulates appetite and energy storage

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Q:

In what organelle does cellular respiration take place?

A) Cytoplasm B) Ribosomes
C) Mitochondria D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mitochondria

Explanation:

Cellular respiration is the multi-step process that creates energy from nutrients and food molecules. It begins in the cytoplasm of the cell, with the mitochondria functioning as the main organelle where the rest of the process continues and finishes.

During respiration, glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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