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Question 1520

Which of the following vitamins are water soluble?

AVitamin-A & Vitamin-B

BVitamin-B & Vitamin-C

CVitamin-C & Vitamin-D

DVitamin-A & Vitamin-K

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B. Vitamin-B & Vitamin-CVitamin-B complex and Vitamin-C are water-soluble vitamins. This means they dissolve easily in water and are not stored in the body; hence, they must be consumed regularly through diet. Excess amounts of these vitamins are excreted through urine. Vitamin-B complex includes B₁ (Thiamine), B₂ (Riboflavin), B₃ (Niacin), B₆, B₁₂, and others that play key roles in metabolism and energy production. Vitamin-C (Ascorbic acid) helps in collagen formation, boosts immunity, and acts as an antioxidant. Other options (for context) Vitamin-A & Vitamin-B: Vitamin-A is fat-soluble, while Vitamin-B is water-soluble. Vitamin-C & Vitamin-D: Vitamin-C is water-soluble, but Vitamin-D is fat-soluble. Vitamin-A & Vitamin-K: Both are fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 1519

Which one of the following papers was edited by Gandhiji in South Africa?

AIndian Opinion

BHarijan

CYoung India

DIndian Mirror

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A. Indian OpinionExplanation not yet available.

Question 1518

If a budget is defeated in the legislature of a state then:

AThe Finance Minister alone has to resign

BThe Finance Minister concerned has to be suspended

CThe council of Ministers along with the Chief Minister has to resign

DRe-election have to be ordered

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C. The council of Ministers along with the Chief Minister has to resignExplanation not yet available.

Question 1517

The word Satyameva Jayate have been derived from which Upanishad?

AAkshi Upanishad

BMundaka Upanishad

CGaruda Upanishad

DMahavakya Upanishad

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B. Mundaka UpanishadExplanation not yet available.

Question 1516

The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its:

AAdvisory jurisdiction

BOriginal jurisdiction

CAppellate jurisdiction

DJurisprudence

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B. Original jurisdictionExplanation not yet available.

Question 1515

Hepatitis affects which organ of the human body?

ALiver

BPancreas

CSpleen

DSmall intestine

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A. LiverHepatitis is a disease that primarily affects the liver. It is characterized by inflammation of the liver tissues and can be caused by viral infections (such as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses), excessive alcohol consumption, toxins, or autoimmune conditions. Symptoms include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), fatigue, nausea, and abdominal pain. Severe or chronic hepatitis can lead to liver failure or cirrhosis if left untreated. Other options (for context) Pancreas: Affected by diseases like pancreatitis or diabetes, not hepatitis. Spleen: Involved in blood filtration and immunity, not affected by hepatitis. Small intestine: Responsible for digestion and absorption of food, not linked to hepatitis.

Question 1514

The most abundant metal in the Earth crust is:

Azinc

Bcopper

Caluminium

Diron

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C. aluminiumAluminium (Al) is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust, making up about 8.2% by weight. It occurs mainly in the form of bauxite ore (Al₂O₃·2H₂O). Despite being highly abundant, aluminium is never found in its pure form naturally due to its strong reactivity with oxygen. It is widely used in industries for making utensils, aircraft parts, electrical wires, and packaging materials. Other options (for context) Zinc: Found in smaller quantities; used in galvanization and alloys. Copper: Less abundant; mainly used in electrical wiring. Iron: Very abundant but ranks below aluminium in crustal abundance.

Question 1513

National Anthem of Bangladesh Amar Sonar Bangla was written by:

ARabindranath Tagore

BSarojini Naidu

CKazi Nazrul Islam

Dnone of these

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A. Rabindranath TagoreExplanation not yet available.

Question 1512

The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) is:

A21 years

B25 years

C30 years

D35 years

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C. 30 yearsExplanation not yet available.

Question 1511

The World Trade Organization (WTO), which replaced GATT, has its Head Quarters in:

AVienna

BBrussels

CNew York

DGeneva

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D. GenevaExplanation not yet available.

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Which of the following vitamins are water soluble?

Which one of the following papers was edited by Gandhiji in South Africa?

If a budget is defeated in the legislature of a state then:

The word Satyameva Jayate have been derived from which Upanishad?

The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its:

Hepatitis affects which organ of the human body?

The most abundant metal in the Earth crust is:

National Anthem of Bangladesh Amar Sonar Bangla was written by:

The minimum age limit for the membership of the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) is:

The World Trade Organization (WTO), which replaced GATT, has its Head Quarters in:

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