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Question 1
Science and Technology | Hormones | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of GLP:
1. These are hormones produced in the stomach that play a role in regulating metabolism and maintaining the gut.
2. GLP-1 primarily controls blood sugar.
3. GLP-2 helps maintain the intestinal lining.
How many statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (B) Only two
Detailed Explanation
- •Glucagon-like peptides (GLP-1 and GLP-2) are hormones produced in the intestine that play a role in regulating metabolism and maintaining the gut.
- •GLP-1 primarily controls blood sugar by stimulating glucose-dependent insulin secretion and reducing glucagon secretion, while also slowing gastric emptying and appetite.
- •GLP-2 helps maintain the intestinal lining. Both are rapidly broken down in the body, but their functions have led to the development of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity
Question 2
Geography | India | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of Lakshadweep:
1. It is a uni-district Union Territory.
2. The main occupation of the people is coir twisting.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Detailed Explanation
Question 3
Geography | Agriculture | Easy | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of sugarcane:
1. Sugarcane is a food crop of India.
2. Tropical and subtropical region shared about 55% and 45% of the total sugarcane area and production in the country.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (D) None of the above
Detailed Explanation
Question 4
International Relations | International Organisations | Medium | The Hindu
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Consider the following in context of World Circular Economy Forum:
1. It is an annual event.
2. The forum has been held since 2015.
Which of the statements above is or are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 only
Detailed Explanation
Question 5
Science and Technology | Defence | Medium | The Hindu
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Which among the following is correct about BrahMos:
1. Two-stage missile
2. Flight range of up to 500 km
3. Warhead up to 200 kg
4. 1. 8 Mach speed in cruise phase
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Solution & Detailed Explanation
Answer: (A) 1 and 3 only
Detailed Explanation
