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Who is the author of "Jaya"?

A) Sudeep Nagarkar B) Devdutt Pattanaik
C) R. K. Narayan D) Aravind Adiga
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Devdutt Pattanaik

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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.

When the kerosene burned, the fuel in the tank below would be __________ pressure, and __________a small circular flame would appear in the burner.The valve had to be opened to let more kerosene vapour to the burner and pumping resumed. With the increase in pressure, the burner flame would spread _________ a loud noise. To lower the flame,the valve had to be _________ opened to reduce the pressure and then tightened until the desired flame size was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame to be bigger, you had to hit the piston again. Pump stoves are still in vogue.

had to be _________ opened to reduce

A) partly B) some
C) none D) everything
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) partly

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The  Ryotwari  experiment  in  land  revenue was started by

A) Henry Dundas B) Alexander Reed
C) David Ricardo D) Mountstuart Elphinstone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alexander Reed

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The Ryotwari system was introduced by  Sir  Thomas  Munro and   Captain   Alexander   Read   in 1820.This system  was in operation for  nearly  30  years  and  had  many features  of  revenue  system  of  the Mughals,    Under    the    Ryotwari System  every  registered  holder  of land is recognised as its proprietor and pays direct to Government

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Q:

WIMAX stands for

A) Wireless Interoperability for Microwave Access B) Wired Interoperability for Microwave Access
C) Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access D) Worldwide Infrastructure for Microwave Access
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Wired Interoperability for Microwave Access

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Q:

1 km/hr equals _____________ m/s

A) 5/18 B) 18/5
C) 5/16 D) 16/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5/18

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What type of lens is used to correct vision of a person suffering from Myopia?

A) Convex lens B) Concave lens
C) Crossed lens D) Cylindrical lens
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Concave lens

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The banks avail long-term loans from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by putting no collateral securities. This loan is availed under which of the following lending rates?

A) Bank rate B) Repo rate
C) Reserve repo rate D) Marginal Standing Facily
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bank rate

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The bank rateis the rate of interest at which banks takelong term loansfrom Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by putting no collateral security. It is the rate at which RBI rediscounts the bills of exchange and government securities held by the commercial banks. For controlling the credit, inflation and money supply, RBI increases the bank rate.

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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 a proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

 

by his wise ______________ unwise conduct,

 

 

A) or B) but also
C) but D) nor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) or

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