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What is the measurement at remote distances by means of a radio -link from the object to the ground called?

Answer

Telemetry

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Who amongst the following is the author of the book " Development as Freedom" ?

A) M.S. Swaminathan B) C. Rangarajan
C) Y.V. Reddy D) Amartya Sen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Amartya Sen

Explanation:
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What is Dispatcher?

Answer

Dispatcher module gives control of the CPU to the process selected by the short-term scheduler; this involves: Switching context, Switching to user mode, Jumping to the proper location in the user program to restart that program, dispatch latency – time it takes for the dispatcher to stop one process and start another running.

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I am a Fruit. I am Tasty and provides lots of energy. You can also find me in a calendar.

Answer

Dates.


 


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These are found in calendar as date and are tasty fruits that are full of energy.

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Subject: Logic Puzzles Exam Prep: GATE , Bank Exams

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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 stimulated by decreased plasma sodium levels and increased plasma potassium levels.
C) Aldosterone is produced in the adrenal cortex. D) Aldosterone increases the number of passive sodium channels in the luminal membrane of the distal tubule and collecting duct, thus aiding sodium reabsorption.
 
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, the main mineralocorticoid hormone, is a steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It is essential for sodium conservation in the kidney, salivary glands, sweat glands and colon.

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Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams
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Which is the fourth planet from the sun ?

A) Mercury B) Mars
C) Jupiter D) Earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mars

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Which Bank has launched 'Project Nishchay' in partnership with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) ?

A) SBI B) Dena Bank
C) IDBI Bank D) Yes Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) IDBI Bank

Explanation:

IDBI Bank has launched 'Project Nishchay' in partnership with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to accelerate its turnaround programme and improve financial performance.

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What is unit of Astronomical distance ?

A) light year B) angstrom
C) weber D) lux
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) light year

Explanation:

angstrom is used to measure wave length,

weber is used to measure Magnetic flux,

lux is used to measure Intensity of illumination.

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