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Which of the following measures will not increase a nation's wealth?

A) investing in new companies B) increasing efficiency of factories
C) converting grasslands into orchards D) By redistributing taxes as subsidies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) By redistributing taxes as subsidies

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Opportunity costs exist because

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India has stated it aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve _______________ of its cumulative electric power of around 350GW installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources, mainly renewable power. 

A) 20% B) 40%
C) 50% D) 30%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40%

Explanation:

India has said it aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve 40% of its cumulative electric power of around 350GW installed capacity from non-fossil fuelbased energy resources, mainly renewable power. The statement comes ahead of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to be held in Paris in December 2015, where countries would try to forge a new global climate agreement based on “climate justice" and principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities.

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Zeatin is produced in ____ and transported to ___ in the xylem where it promotes cell division.

A) Shoots, Roots,  B) Roots, Shoots
C) Stems, Leaves D) Leaves, Stems
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Roots, Shoots

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Inert gases are

A) Miscible with water B) Not stable
C) Chemically unreactive D) Chemically very active
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chemically unreactive

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

The art of growing up is living in the school of life, where learning is ______, and taking responsibility is important.

A) neglected B) ignored
C) focused D) superficial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) focused

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Life is full of ______ types of experiences.Strange, in fact, are the ways of God.If a man is happy today, he may be ______ unhappy the very next day.Some ______ are pleasant and joyful while others are full of ______ and pain.If at one time a person finds himself on top of the world, at the ______ time he is depressed and downcast.


at the ______ time he is depressed and downcast.

A) most B) second
C) last D) other
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) other

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Which   of   the   following   statements   are correct about ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme?

1.It   is   a   centrally   sponsored   scheme which    was    launched    during    the Eleventh Five-year Plan.

2.The   scheme   applies   to   women   in particular and disadvantaged groups in general.

3.The  scheme  applies  to  persons  above the age of 10 years.

4.The     scheme     is     anchored     with Panchayati  raj  Institutions  and  Local self-Government.Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1,2 and 4 D) 1, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1,2 and 4

Explanation:

Saakshar    Bharat    scheme    was launched  on  8th  September  2009 during  the  11th  Five  Year  Plan, with an aim to raise literacy rate to 80%, to bridge gender gap to 10% .The   scheme   is   anchored   with Panchayati   Raj   Institutions   and Local  Self-government  to  decrease regional  and  social  disparities  and to   focus   on   women,   SCs,   STs, minorities and other disadvantaged  groups.  It  focused mainly  on  adult  education,  with emphasis  on  non-literates  in  the age group of 15-36 years.

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