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Q:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word

Empirical

A)

Practical

B)

Unproved

C)

Hypothetical

D)

Theoretical

 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A)

Practical



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Q:

Where does the energy for photosynthesis come from?

A) sun light B) Chlorophyll
C) Soil D) Water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) sun light

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process that takes place in leaves that converts light energy into chemical energy or sugars. It occurs in the presence of chlorophyll that is present in leaves as a green pigment, carbondi oxide and water with the help of sun light. So the energy for photosynthesis come from sun light.

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Q:

Which of the following is a property of water?

A) High polarity B) Universal solvent
C) High specific heat D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Yes, we know that water is a universal solvent.

 

Water can moderate temperature because of the two properties: high-specific heat and the high heat of vaporization.

 

Water is a polar molecule that has a high level of polarity and attraction to ions and other polar molecules.

 

Hence, all the above given options are the properties of water.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

 

A) Proof B) Conjecture
C) Clincher D) Averment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Conjecture

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

We acted on a __________ impulse.

A) momentary B) momentous
C) memorable D) meritorious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) momentary

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Who gave the title 'Nightingale of India' to Sarojini Naidu ?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Rabindranath Tagore
C) Rajendra Prasad D) Mahatma Gandhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mahatma Gandhi

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P: Yet making loans to poor people is hardly a Poverty cure.
Q: Segmenting the industry, might be worth while if it allows more of the poor to get access to credit.
R: Multinational corporations could take the top microfinance institutions to the next level, and the remainder could take the responsibility of development groups and
regional banks.
S: Property rights and the role of law matter too.

A) PRQS B) QRPS
C) SPQR D) RSPQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) QRPS

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Desecrate

A) Sanctify B) Profane
C) Befoul D) Defile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sanctify

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