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When moon's orbit is closest to earth is called as

A) Perigee B) Apogee
C) Perihelion D) Aphelion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Perigee

Explanation:

When moon's orbit is closest to earth is called as Perigee.

The distance between the Moon and Earth varies throughout the month and the year since the moon's orbit around the earth is elliptical. The distance is about 382,900 kilometers from the Moon's center to the center of Earth.

 

Hence, the point on the Moon's orbit closest to Earth is called the perigee.

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Systems biology is mainly an attempt to

A) Understand the behavior of entire biological systems B) Speed up the technological application of scientific knowledge
C) Analyze genomes from different species. D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Understand the behavior of entire biological systems

Explanation:

An approach to studying biology that aims to model the dynamic behavior of whole biological systems based on a study of the interactions among the system's parts.

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Menstruation is triggered by a drop in the levels of

A) progesterone B) relaxin
C) FSH D) LH
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) progesterone

Explanation:

The principal hormone secreted by the corpus luteum is progesterone. Menstruation is triggered by a drop in the levels of progesterone.

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Which amongst the following is not a component of monetary policy in India?

A) Repo rate B) Moral suasion
C) Credit Rationing D) Public Debt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Public Debt

Explanation:
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Q:

Who is the author of the book ' The Last Word'

Answer

Hanif Qureishi

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The playback singer who is certified as the 'Most Recorded Artist' in the world (2009) by the World Records Academy is ________

Answer

Asha Bhosle . She  is the sister of Latha Mangeshkar

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Which one of the following places did Mahatma Gandhi first start his Satyagraha in India?

A) Bardoli B) Ahmedabad
C) Kheda D) Champaran
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Champaran

Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi first start his Satyagraha from Champaran in India.

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Independent is the newspaper founded by

A) B.R. Ambedkar B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Mothilal Nehru D) Bipin Chandra Pal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mothilal Nehru

Explanation:
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