Is there a polite way to ask my mother in law to stop asking me insultingly stupid questions?

Is there a polite way to ask my mother in law to stop asking me insultingly stupid questions?
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I think she actually loves you very much and want to take care of you and wants to be sure you are well. With that in mind you can tell her that you are happy with such a sweet and caring mother in law but that there really is no need to be (over)protective since you are a responsible person. Or she’s just a nag.
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