Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1996 GS-I
Question

Which is the smallest gland in human body?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Pineal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Pineal”.
The pineal gland is the smallest gland in the human body.

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