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[#171] The range of R.B.C to W.B.C in the human body is
Correct Answer

(D) 1 : 500

Explanation

Solution: The range of R.B.C to W.B.C in the human body is 1 : 500.

[#172] The official language of the Government of India is
Correct Answer

(C) Hindi

Explanation

Solution: The official language of the Government of India is Hindi. Article 343 (1) of the Constitution of India states "The Official Language of the Union government shall be Hindi in Devanagari script." Unless Parliament decided otherwise, the use of English for official purposes was to cease 15 years after the constitution came into effect, i.e. on 26 January 1965.

[#173] The number of chromosomes in human body is
Correct Answer

(C) 46

Explanation

Solution: The number of chromosomes in human body is 46. In humans, each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46. Twenty-two of these pairs, called autosomes, look the same in both males and females. The 23rd pair, the sex chromosomes, differ between males and females.

[#174] The purest form of water can be obtained from
Correct Answer

(D) a heavy shower of rain

Explanation

Solution: The purest form of water can be obtained from a heavy shower of rain. It is a common belief that raindrops are the purest form of natural water.

[#175] The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is located at
Correct Answer

(D) Patiala

Explanation

Solution: The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is located at Patiala. Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala India which is also Asia's largest Sports Institutes housed in the palatial monumental building and sprawling lawns built by the erstwhile Maharaja of Patiala whose descendants dedicated this complex for the promotion of sports to the people of India. This Institute is popularly known as the "Mecca" of Indian Sports and has produced Coaches of high caliber.