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Himalayan mountain range falls under which type of mountains?

A) Block Mountain B) Residual Mountain
C) Accumulated Mountain D) Fold Mountain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Fold Mountain

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
John was arrested on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence he was released.

A) The police arrested John on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence released him. B) John was arrested on a charge of murder but was released for lack of evidence.
C) The police arrested John on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence he was released. D) John had been arrested on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence he had been released.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The police arrested John on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence released him.

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Under which of the following denomination Kisan Vikas Patra is not available?

A) 5000 B) 500000
C) 10000 D) 1000
 
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Kisan Vikas Patra is a saving certificate scheme which was first launched in 1988 by India Post. KVP certificates are available in the denominations of Rs 1000, Rs 5000, Rs 10000 and Rs 50000. The minimum amount that can be invested is Rs 1000. However, there is no upper limit on the purchase of KVPs

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The award which, the famous writer and social activist Mahasweta Devi, who passed away recently, did not win

A) Sahity Akademi Award B) Jnanpith Award
C) Magsaysay Award D) Padam Vibhushan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Padam Vibhushan

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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.

 

These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used _________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.

 

Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts

 

 

A) form B) from
C) for D) at
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) from

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Under the ‘National Electric Mobility Mission Plan’, the government wants to see 6-7 million electric and hybrid vehicles on Indian roads from year ______ onwards.

A) 2022 B) 2020
C) 2025 D) 2019
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2020

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Panch Mahal is situated in?

A) Hawa Mahal B) Gwalior Fort
C) Fatehpur Sikri D) Agra Fort
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fatehpur Sikri

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Who was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha?

A) G. V. Mavalankar B) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
C) M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar D) M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) G. V. Mavalankar

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