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Which of the following is not true of graded potentials?

A) They can form on receptor endings B) They increase amplitude as they move away from the stimulus point
C) They are short-lived D) They can be called postsynaptic potentials
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) They increase amplitude as they move away from the stimulus point

Explanation:

Graded potentials are changes in membrane potential that vary in size, as opposed to being all-or-none.

 

In the given options, They increase amplitude as they move away from the stimulus point is not true about the graded potentials.

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Amartya Sen was awarded the Nobel Prize for his contribution to 

A) Monetary Economics B) Welfare Economics
C) Environmental Economics D) Development Economics
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Welfare Economics

Explanation:

Amartya   Sen,   Indian   economist who  was  awarded  the  1998  Nobel Prize  in  Economic  Sciences  for  his contributions  to  welfare  economics and social choice theory and for his interest    in    the    problems    of society's poorest members

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What does BOD5 refer to?

A) Biochemical Oxygen Demand in 5 days B) Biochemical Oxygen Demand in 5 hours
C) Biochemical Oxygen Demand in 5 minutes D) Biochemical Oxygen Demand in 5 Months
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Biochemical Oxygen Demand in 5 days

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SMOG is a combination of

A) Air and water vapour B) Water and smoke
C) Fire and water D) Smoke and fog
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Smoke and fog

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'Hunar Haat' an exhibition to exhibit and promote the arts and artisans from minority community was launched at which of the following events?

A) Pushkar Fair, 2016 B) IITF, New Delhi, 2016
C) Suraj Kund Craft Mela, 2017 D) Kumbh Mela, 2015
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IITF, New Delhi, 2016

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The SAMPADA (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing Development of Agro-processing Clusters) scheme has been renamed to ‘PMKSY’. What does ‘K’ stand for in ‘PMKSY’?

A) Kisan B) Kritrim
C) Kaushal D) Kalyaan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kisan

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If a man takes 25 minutes to reach railway station and his train is scheduled at “$%”. Then at what time should he leave to reach the station 10 minutes earlier?

A) “%$” B) “%&”
C) “%@” D) “%#”
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) “%#”

Explanation:

Scheduled time of train = “$% = 5:20
To reach station 10 minutes earlier = 5:20 – 10 minutes = 5:10
Man take 25 minutes to reach station = 5:10 – 25 minutes = 4:45 = “%#”

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

 

Up against the wall

 

A) To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety B) In a disorderly fashion
C) In an inextricable situation D) Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) In an inextricable situation

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