Explanation

Pine trees are called evergreens

Because they do not shed their leaves, which are pine needles. 

The most common species of softwood timber available is pine.

This is available in both treated and non-treated varieties.

Explanation

Indomethacin is commonly used to promote closure of the ductus arteriosus

in newborns, particularly in cases of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).

Explanation

The mechanism that is not primarily involved in promoting venous return is Parasympathetic stimulation.

Parasympathetic stimulation influences the heart rate and, to some extent, vascular tone

It mainly affects cardiac function rather than the mechanisms involved in returning blood to the heart from the periphery.

Explanation

The characteristic of the organism that led to the severest form of the disease is indeed its virulence.

It refers to the degree of pathogenicity of a microorganism, meaning its ability to cause disease.

Organisms with high virulence are more likely to cause severe illness and potentially fatal outcomes.

Virulence factors can vary depending on the type of organism involved. 

Explanation

Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini in Nepal.

He was born  in 563 BC 

He left his place at 29 in search of truth (also called "the Great Renunciation").

Attained "Nirvana' or 'Enlightenment' at 35 at Gaya in Magadha under the Piple tree

Delivered the first Sermon at Sarnath

His first sermon is called 'Dharmachakrapravartan"

Attained Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar in 483 BC at the age of 80.

Important Points:

Explanation

Canesten Antifungal cream helps stop the growth of fungi and relieves the symptoms of fungal skin infections.

Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside used to treat a wide variety of aerobic infections in the body

Tobramycin works by killing bacteria.

Penicillins are used to treat infections caused by bacteria

Aspirin is a common drug for relieving minor aches, pains, and fevers.

Explanation

Among the options provided, the condition that is commonly associated with long-standing cases of chronic suppurative otitis media is:

• Persistent tympanic membrane (T.M.) perforation
  

Chronic suppurative otitis media can cause a persistent perforation of the tympanic membrane, especially with repeated or chronic infections.

Explanation

Springs are natural sources of water that emerge from underground aquifers.

Due to filtration through layers of rock and soil, spring water is often considered one of the purest forms of natural water

It typically contains fewer contaminants compared to other sources such:

• as rivers,
• rainwater, 
• wells,

Making it a sought-after choice for drinking water.

Explanation

Completed family size (CFS) is a cohort measure of fertility.

It indicates the average number of children a woman aged 30 in that year is projected to have.

The total fertility rate (TFR) is a period measure of fertility.

Explanation

The Mullerian ducts develop into the female reproductive structures such as:

• the fallopian tubes
• uterus
• the upper part of the vagina.

The ductus deferens is derived from the Wolffian ducts and is part of the male reproductive system.