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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

to go for broke

A) to risk everything in an all-out effort	B) failure in relationship or partnership
C) losing all money in an effort to revive a failing business	D) to start again after failing in a business

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to risk everything in an all-out effort

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Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT

0 2010

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The HIV virus weakens the immunity of a person because it destroys

A) mast cells	B) platelets
C) erythrocytes	D) lymphocytes

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) lymphocytes

Explanation:

The HIV virus continuously invades and destroys T-cells (lymphocytes). Eventually the body can't replace the T-cells fast enough, and the immune system deteriorates. When the immune system has deteriorated to the point that it is unable to fight off diseases, a person is diagnosed with AIDS.

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1 2010

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Supercooling is cooling of liquid _____.

A) below melting point	B) below freezing point
C) at melting point	D) above melting point

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) below freezing point

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2 2010

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Steel is more elastic than Rubber. True or False?

A) TRUE

B) FALSE

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

Elasticity is measured as ratio of stress to strain. For a given amount of stress, the strain produced in the steel is comparatively smaller than the strain produced in the rubber.

Therefore, with the help of Young's modulus, it can be concluded that steel has greater elasticity than rubber.

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Subject: Physics
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 2010

Q:

Ottawa is the Capital City of ___________.

A) France	B) Norway
C) Canada	D) Greece

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Canada

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3 2010

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Which author employed India's obsession for cricket as the theme for his recent book 'Selection Day'?

A) Vikram Seth	B) Anil Menon
C) Amish Tripathi	D) Aravind Adiga

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Aravind Adiga

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5 2010

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What is the difference between Compiler and Interpreter?

Answer

An interpreter reads one instruction at a time and carries out the actions implied by that instruction. It does not perform any translation. But a compiler translates the entire instructions.

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Subject: Operating Systems

1 2010

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By increasing the price of entry ticket to a fair in the ratio 5:7, the number of visitors to the fair has decreased in the ratio 11:9. In what ratio has the total collection increased or decreased?

A) increased in the ratio 55:63	B) decreased in the ratio 63:55
C) increased in the ratio 45:77	D) decreased in the ratio 77:45

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