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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.

 

Formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution

 

A) Embark   B) Commence  
C) Initiate   D) Abolish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Abolish

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Molecular clocks are based on the idea that _____.

A) On average neutral mutations arise at a constant rate B) Directional selection occurs at a constant rate
C) Mutations occur once every generation D) Molecules resonate at a certain frequency that can be measured
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mutations occur once every generation

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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.

 

The ___________ conversation-starter cultivated by years of ostentatious ___________ society is a simple ‘how do you do?’ followed by a polite shaking of hands and an optional comment on the weather. But aside __________ the mental trauma this ritual causes to those unfortunate souls who suffer from clammy hands, it also doesn’t provide much incentive to go on. Fascinating as the weather can be from time _________ time, one can speak only so much about the ____________ of the sun and express sympathy towards the depressions the Bay of Bengal faces.

 

But aside __________ the mental trauma

 

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

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In which system is the central government weakest?

A) confederate government B) representative government
C) unitary government D) federal government
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) confederate government

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Heavy water is mostly used in which of the following?

A) In fire extinguisher B) In nuclear reactors
C) In washing cloth D) In both Nuclear reactors and Fire extinguisher
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) In nuclear reactors

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Which of the following will cause an increase in the demand for coffee?

A) Price of coffee falling in foreign markets B) Coffee prices are expected to fall rapidly in domestic markets
C) Average income falls in the country D) Increase in price of tea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Increase in price of tea

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Q:

Who Invented water turbine?

A) Enrico Fermi B) Adolf Gaston Eugen Fick
C) Sandford Fleming D) Benoit Fourneyron
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Benoit Fourneyron

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Bharatiya Janata Party is a part of which political group?

A) United Progressive Alliance B) National Democratic Alliance
C) Janata Parivar D) Rashtra Parivar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) National Democratic Alliance

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