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Question 2731

Competitors ___________ the globe took part in the game.

Afrom

Bover

Caround

Dacross

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C. aroundExplanation not yet available.

Question 2730

The beautiful lady was compared ________ the moon by the poet.

Awith

Bto

Cof

Dlike

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A. withExplanation not yet available.

Question 2729

River Narmada flows through a :

ALagoon

BGorge

CFault Trough

DMeander

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D. MeanderExplanation not yet available.

Question 2728

The gastric gland in the stomach produce an enzyme :

AInsulin

BPtyalin

CPepsin

DTrypsin

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C. PepsinExplanation: The gastric glands in the stomach secrete gastric juice, which contains three main components — hydrochloric acid (HCl), pepsinogen, and mucus. Pepsinogen is the inactive form that is converted to pepsin by HCl. Pepsin is a powerful enzyme that digests proteins into smaller peptides in the acidic environment of the stomach.

Question 2727

What is the main property of mercury for using it in a clinical thermometer?

AGood conductor of heat

BHigh density

CGood conductor of electricity

DEasily available

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A. Good conductor of heatExplanation: Mercury is used in clinical thermometers mainly because it is a good conductor of heat, allowing it to quickly reach the temperature of the patient’s body. Additionally, it has a uniform rate of expansion, remains liquid over a wide temperature range, and has a shiny appearance for easy visibility of the reading.

Question 2726

The Kala-azar disease in man is spread by the bite of a:

ACulex Mosquito

BPhlebotomus sandfly

CClimex bed-bug

DSarcoptes mites

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B. Phlebotomus sandflyExplanation: Kala-azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, is caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani. It is transmitted through the bite of the female Phlebotomus sandfly. The disease primarily affects the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, leading to symptoms such as fever, anemia, weight loss, and darkening of the skin. The term “Kala-azar” literally means “black fever.”

Question 2725

The First Factory Act (1881) was passed by:

ALord Curzon

BLord Wellesley

CLord Cornwallis

DLord Ripon

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D. Lord RiponExplanation not yet available.

Question 2724

After a prolonged suffering he passed away.

Awent away

Bleft

Cexpired

Dyielded

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C. expiredExplanation not yet available.

Question 2723

The specialist who handles problems in the human body related to bones is a / an

AOrthodontist

BOsteopath

Cpodiatrist

DOncologist

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B. OsteopathExplanation not yet available.

Question 2722

What is the time _______ your watch?

Aby

Bin

Cwith

Don

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A. byExplanation not yet available.

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Competitors ___________ the globe took part in the game.

The beautiful lady was compared ________ the moon by the poet.

River Narmada flows through a :

The gastric gland in the stomach produce an enzyme :

What is the main property of mercury for using it in a clinical thermometer?

The Kala-azar disease in man is spread by the bite of a:

The First Factory Act (1881) was passed by:

After a prolonged suffering he passed away.

The specialist who handles problems in the human body related to bones is a / an

What is the time _______ your watch?

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