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Which one of the following hormones is essential for the uptake of glucose by cells in the human body?

A) GH B) TSH
C) Insulin D) Cortisol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Insulin

Explanation:

Insulin is an anabolic hormone that stimulates glucose and fatty acid uptake into adipose cells, promoting triglyceride synthesis.Glucagon is a peptide hormone, produced by alpha cells of the pancreas. It works to raise the concentration of glucose and fatty acids in the bloodstream, and is considered to be the main catabolic hormone of the body.

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Filed Under: Biology
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1939
Q:

Which country has launched the longest bullet train line covering a distance of 2252 kilometers in January, 2017?

A) Japan B) China
C) Afghanistan D) Myanmar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) China

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Filed Under: General Awareness
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8 1939
Q:

Who claimed Brazil for Portugal?

A) Vasco da Gama B) Ferdinand Magellan
C) Pedro Cabral D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pedro Cabral

Explanation:

In April 1500, Brazil was claimed by Portugal on the arrival of the Portuguese fleet commanded by Pedro Alvares Cabral.

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Filed Under: World History
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0 1939
Q:

International day of sign language is observed on

A) 23 september B) 24 september
C) 25 september D) 26 september
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 23 september

Explanation:

International day of sign language is celebrated annually across the world on 23rd september along with International Week of the Deaf.

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Filed Under: Important Days and Years
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2 1939
Q:

What is Gol Gumbadh ?

A) Mausoleum of Hyder Ali B) Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C) Mausoleum of Chand Bibi D) Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah

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Filed Under: Famous Places
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7 1939
Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

saved by the bell

A) when time is in your favour B) saved at the last moment
C) the bell rings at the most opportune time D) prayers are answered when the church bell rings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) saved at the last moment

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Filed Under: English
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0 1939
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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The hapless kid (cut a sorry figure) in his first performance on the stage.

A) made a sorry figure B) made a sad figure
C) cut a sorry face D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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Filed Under: English
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0 1939
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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 best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

My sister said,"They will contact you as soon as they finish the job."

A) My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they would finish the job. B) My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they finish the job.
C) My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they will finish the job. D) My sister told to me that they would contact me as soon as they would finish the job.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they finish the job.

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Filed Under: English
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0 1939