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What is a ready queue?

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The processes that are residing in the main memory and are ready and waiting to execute are kept on a list called the ready queue.

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In 1617 the British East India Company was given permission by __________ to trade in India.

A) Babur B) Akbar
C) Aurangzeb D) Jahangir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jahangir

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Which one of the following crops is not cultivated in Karewas, the lacustrine deposit's of sand, clay, loam, silt and boulders?

 

A) Saffron B) Almond
C) Walnut D) Ling nut
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ling nut

Explanation:

Karewa sediments are treasures of many human civilizations and habitations. In fact, the agriculture of the valley dominantly survives and sustains on Karewa soils. The world famous saffron from Pampore and apples from Shopian are best examples.The famous almond orchids are best grown in the soils of karewas.

The karewas are mainly devoted to the cultivation of saffron, almond, walnut, apple and orchards.Ling nuts (singharas) grow throughout the East of India: West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar are examples of such regions.

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Who was the first woman to fly around the world?

A) Geraldine B) Amelia Earhart
C) Jennifer Murray D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Geraldine

Explanation:

Geraldine Mock "Jerry" was the first woman to fly around the world successfully in the year 1964.

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What can be swallowed but can swallow you?

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Your Pride. Yes, you can swallow your pride or it can swallow you.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The doctor said, "well, what can I do for you?"

A) The doctor wanted to know what he could do for her. B) The doctor said that he couldn't do anything for her.
C) The doctor asked what he couldn't do for her. D) The doctor wondered what he could do for her.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The doctor wanted to know what he could do for her.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

The punishment of being kept in school after hours.

A) Pretension B) Isolate
C) Detention D) Blender
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Detention

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Which of the following statements about aldosterone is NOT correct?

A) Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule. B) Aldosterone is produced in the adrenal cortex.
C) Aldosterone is stimulated by decreased plasma sodium levels and increased plasma potassium levels. D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule.

Explanation:

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone that is produced in the adrenal gland. It is useful and more essential for the conservation of sodium content in the kidney, salivary glands, colon and sweat glands.

 

Here, Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule is the only option that is NOT correct about aldosterone.

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