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Estate Duty was introducded in ________

Answer

Estate Duty which was introduced in 1953, was withdrawn from March 1, 1985.

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Phage typing is based on the fact that

A) viruses cause disease B) bacteria and viruses are related
C) bacteria are destroyed by viruses D) bacterial viruses attack specific cells
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) bacterial viruses attack specific cells

Explanation:

Phage typing is based on the fact that bacterial viruses attack specific cells. Phage typing is a method used for detecting single strains of bacteria. It is used to trace the source of outbreaks of infections. 

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Q:

ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroid hormones.

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

Explanation:

ACTH means Adrenal Corticotrophic Hormone.


CRH - Corticotrophin Releasing Hormone produced by hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland to release the ACTH which in turn produces corticosteroid hormones by adrenal glands.


 


Hence, the given statement is TRUE.

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Q:

Which indian state banned the forceful religious conversions

Answer

Tamil Nadu

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Q:

City with most Bridges in the world is _________

Answer

Hamburg, Germany, is located on the river Elbe at the point where it meets the Bille and Alster rivers. The canals, rivers and streams within the city are crossed by a total of 2,302 bridges-more than the cities of Vanice and Amsterdam combined.

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Which is the official language of Bank of Central African States

A) English B) Hindi
C) German D) French
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) French

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Which among the following migratory bird species migrates from Arctic to Antarctica every year, making it longest migratory route on nearth?

A) Arctic Tern B) Black necked swan
C) Bobolink D) American Robin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Arctic Tern

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A continuous belt of urban population progressively linking several cities is known as

A) Metropolis B) Megalopolis
C) Conurbation D) City sprawl
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Conurbation

Explanation:

Metropolis is a central city with the developed area surrounding it while Megalopolis is a region made up of 2 or more metropolitan areas.

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