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A protruding part of the throat that is responsible for growing voice box in boys is called

A) Larynx B) Testosterone
C) Pharynx D) Adam's Apple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Adam's Apple

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A speech or a presentation made without previous preparation.

A) Euphemism B) Obituary
C) Extempore D) Soliloquy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Extempore

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Which of the following increases the rate of heart beat?

A) Peripheral nerves B) Sympathetic nerves
C) Parasympathetic nerves D) Cranial nerves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sympathetic nerves

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Choose the most appropriate answer:The Russian name of INS Vikramaditya is

A) Admiral Groshkov B) Admiral Gorbachev
C) Admiral Nakhimov D) Admiral Petr Bezobrazov
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Admiral Groshkov

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INS Vikramaditya is a Kiev class aircraft carrier which was commissioned by Russian Navy in 1987 under the name Baku. It was later renamed as Admiral Gorshkov and last sailed in 1995 in Russia, before being offered to India

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A) Centre for Science and Environment in a recent study found that a number of commonly available brands of prepackaged breads tested positive for potassium bromate and potassium iodate. B) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India recommended to the Health Ministry to remove potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives.
C) The Union Government banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive on the basisof the above recommendation. D) Potassium bromate is a neurotoxin.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Potassium bromate is a neurotoxin.

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CSE in its recommendation asked Indian regulator FSSAI to act immediately and ban the two chemicals.

It says that Indian bread manufacturer’ use two chemicals, banned in many countries but not in India, being used by bread industry are potassium bromate (KbrO3) and potassium iodate (KIO3).

The government (FSSAI) banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive on the basis of the above recommendation.

The regulator had recommended to the health ministry removal of potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives after a study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

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"Himayat" is a training cum-placement programme for unemployed youth in the State of

A) Haryana B) Punjab
C) Jammu and Kashmir D) Himachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jammu and Kashmir

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Where is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka?

A) Trincomalee B) Colombo
C) Galle D) Kandy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Colombo

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All of the following are the aims of Lok Adalat, except

A) Secure justice to the weaker sections B) Mass disposal of the cases
C) Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man D) Minimize cost and delay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man

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