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10 PM Quiz: April 11, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Oxytocin”, which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. Oxytocin is a hormone made in the brain, in the hypothalamus.
2. Oxytocin is transported and secreted into blood stream by the Adrenal Gland.
Select the correct answer using the code given belowCorrect
Statement 1 is correct: Oxytocin is a hormone that is made in the brain, in the hypothalamus.
The Union government has banned imports of the hormone oxytocin to stop its misuse in the livestock industry, where activists say it causes hormonal imbalances and shortens the lives of milch animals.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is transported to, and secreted by, the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct: Oxytocin is a hormone that is made in the brain, in the hypothalamus.
The Union government has banned imports of the hormone oxytocin to stop its misuse in the livestock industry, where activists say it causes hormonal imbalances and shortens the lives of milch animals.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is transported to, and secreted by, the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain. - Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “BHARAT 22”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- It is second Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) launched by the Ministry of Finance.
- It will help to speed up government’s disinvestment programme.
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Statement 1 is correct: It is second Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) launched by the Ministry of Finance. It is a well diversified ETF spanning six sectors- basic materials, energy, finance, industries, FMCG and utitlities.
Statement 2 is correct. It will help to speed up Government’s disinvestment programme.
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Statement 1 is correct: It is second Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) launched by the Ministry of Finance. It is a well diversified ETF spanning six sectors- basic materials, energy, finance, industries, FMCG and utitlities.
Statement 2 is correct. It will help to speed up Government’s disinvestment programme.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following historical sites (from northeast states) have been identified for listing under World Heritage Site?
- Thembang Fortified Village, Arunachal Pradesh
- Apatani Cultural Landscape, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Majuli Island in Brahmaputra River in Assam.
- Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh.
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6 monuments/historical sites in the North Eastern states have been identified tentatively for listing under World Heritage Site. Monuments/sites identified/placed under tentative list for listing under world heritage in the north eastern states are:
- Apatani Cultural Landscape, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Iconic Saree Weaving Clusters of India.
- Moidams – the Mound – Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty, Assam.
- Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh.
- River Island of Majuli in midstream of Brahmaputra River in Assam.
- Thembang Fortified Village, Arunachal Pradesh.
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6 monuments/historical sites in the North Eastern states have been identified tentatively for listing under World Heritage Site. Monuments/sites identified/placed under tentative list for listing under world heritage in the north eastern states are:
- Apatani Cultural Landscape, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Iconic Saree Weaving Clusters of India.
- Moidams – the Mound – Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty, Assam.
- Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh.
- River Island of Majuli in midstream of Brahmaputra River in Assam.
- Thembang Fortified Village, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsGlobal Financial Gap Report released by which of the following organizations?
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Released by World Bank.
Theme: Bankers without Borders
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Released by World Bank.
Theme: Bankers without Borders
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Prithvi-II missile’, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Prithvi-II is indigenously developed nuclear capable surface-to-air ballistic missile.
- The missile can carry warheads weighing 500kg to 1,000kg.
- With a strike range of 350 km, Prithvi –II is powered by twin-engine which is liquid propulsion engine.
- Prithvi-II is the first missile to be developed by DRDO.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: Prithvi-II is indigenously developed nuclear capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
Statement 2 is correct: The missile can carry warheads weighing 500kg to 1,000kg.
Statement 3 is correct: With a strike range of 350 km, Prithvi –II is powered by twin-engine which is liquid propulsion engine.
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Statement 1 is incorrect: Prithvi-II is indigenously developed nuclear capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile.
Statement 2 is correct: The missile can carry warheads weighing 500kg to 1,000kg.
Statement 3 is correct: With a strike range of 350 km, Prithvi –II is powered by twin-engine which is liquid propulsion engine.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are benefits of blockchain?
- Increased Transparency
- Accurate Tracking
- Permanent Ledger
- Cost Reduction
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All are included in the benefit of blockchain
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All are included in the benefit of blockchain
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