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Q:

Which of the following is not a function of proteins?

A) Build tissues such as bone and muscle B) Help to fight disease
C) Nail formation D) Store and transmit Heredity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Store and transmit Heredity

Explanation:

Protiens can help fight specific diseases, always there to regulate cell processes and build muscle/tissues.


Structural proteins also known as Fibrous proteins, are necessary components of your body. They include collagen, keratin and elastin. Collagen forms the connective framework of your muscles, bones, tendons, skin and cartilage. Keratin is the main structural component in hair, nails, teeth and skin.

 

  • Nucleic acids store and transmit heredity.
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Q:

Which startup acquired Google's satellite imaging business in 2017 ?

A) NovaWurks B) PlanetiQ
C) Planet Labs D) UrtheCast
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Planet Labs

Explanation:

American startup Planet Labs, that launches small satellites into orbit and sells the imagery, has announced its acquisition of Google's 'Terra Bella' satellite business. As part of the agreement, 60 Google employees will join the startup founded by ex-NASA scientists. Terra Bella, was acquired by Google in 2014 for $500 million and that time it was known as Skybox Imaging.

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Q:

The pioneer of Communism in India was

A) M.N.Roy B) Nalin Gupta
C) M.R.Jayakar D) S.A.Dange
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) M.N.Roy

Explanation:

Manabendra Nath Roy, known as M.N. Roy was an Indian revolutionary, radical activist and political theorist, as well as a noted philosopher in the 20th century. Roy was a founder of the Mexican Communist Party and the Communist Party of India.

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Q:

A group of giraffe is called as

A) colony B) tower
C) fleet D) pride
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) tower

Explanation:

A group of giraffes is called as tower.

Whereas

A group of ants is called as colony

A group of lions is called as pride

A group of ships is called as fleet.

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Q:

Largest district in Bangladesh?

A) Narayangunj B) Chittagong
C) Khagrachari D) Rangamati
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rangamati

Explanation:

The largest district in Bangladesh is Rangamati. And smallest district is Narayangunj.

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Q:

The Hollong Modular Gas Processing Plant (HMGPP), which is in news recently, is located in which state?

A) Haryana B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Assam D) Arunachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Assam

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Q:

Who is appointed as new Deputy Governor of RBI in place of R. Gandhi in March, 2017 ?

A) Shrugdi Vilas B) BP Kanungo
C) Harun R. Khan D) Mundra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) BP Kanungo

Explanation:

BP Kanungo was appointed as Deputy Governor in Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for three years. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved his appointment to the post with effect from the date of taking over the charge on or after April 3, an order issued by Personnel Ministry said. He has been appointed in place of R Gandhi, it said.
Kanungo was in March last year appointed as Executive Director in the central bank.

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Q:

In photosynthesis________

A) Light energy is converted into chemical energy B) Chemical energy is converted into Light energy
C) Chemical energy is converted into electrical energy D) Light energy is converted into Mechanical energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Light energy is converted into chemical energy

Explanation:
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