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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

Explanation:

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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The chemical component that is invariably found in all viruses is

A) proteins B) lipids
C) DNA D) RNA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) proteins

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UNICEF was created in 1946 to help

A) women in war-devastated countries B) children in war-devastated countries
C) old people in war-devastated countries D) all the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) children in war-devastated countries

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Dnyaneshwar was a 13th­century Marathi saint who wrote the Dnyaneshwari, which is a commentary on the _______________.

A) Ramayana B) Bhagavad Gita
C) Vedas D) Upanishads
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bhagavad Gita

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Who was the invertor of frozen foods?

A) Alfred Nobel B) Clarence Birdseye
C) Frank Whittle D) Ives McGaffey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Clarence Birdseye

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The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India pertains to the administration of tribal areas in which of the following States?

A) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram B) Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram
C) Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura  D) Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

Explanation:

The Constitution of India makes special provisions for the administration of the tribal dominated areas in four states viz. Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. As per article 244 and 6th Schedule, these areas are called “Tribal Areas“, which are technically different from the Scheduled Areas under fifth schedule.

 

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In hydel power station, the motion produced in turbines is due to

A) flow of water B) burning of coal
C) burning of diesel D) production of steam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) flow of water

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Y. H. Malegam Committee is an expert committee constituted by Reserve Bank Of India to look into which of the following issues?

I. Classification of bad loans

II. Effectiveness of adults

III. Rising incidents of frauds

A) Only I and I B) Only II and II
C) Only I and II D) All I, II and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All I, II and III

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