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Which of the following is a commercial source of energy?

A) Agricultural waste B) Dried dung
C) Sun D) Natural gas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Natural gas

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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.

 

Throw the towel in

 

A) To challenge someone B) To stop a bad situation from getting worse
C) To quit in defeat D) To offer a signal of peace
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To quit in defeat

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The greater the difference in _____________, the faster the air moves.

A) humidity B) pressure
C) altitude D) latitude
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) pressure

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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.

 

It is basic to a democracy that its citizens remain in harmony _______ one another. At the very least, they should _______ treat each other as enemies. Enmity is spreadonly by vested interests that hope to thrive _________ polarising citizens. The ______________ between professed love for the country and infecting the people with hatred remains ignored. There is no instance in history of the policy of ‘divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.

 

‘divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.

 

A) promote B) promotion
C) promoted D) promoting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) promoting

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Ferns belong to which division of plants?

A) Gymnosperms B) Angiosperms
C) Thallophyta D) Pteridophyta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pteridophyta

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

 

the recently dead person in question

A) obliviate B) deceased
C) euthanized D) reposed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) deceased

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What is the capital of Australia?

A) Copenhagen B) Canberra
C) Athens D) Helsinki
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Canberra

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Which Indian territory was formerly known as 'Black Water' before Independence?

A) Lakshadweep Group B) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C) Diu D) Aliabet and Khadiabet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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