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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 written word is necessarily confined _________ the things of the understanding because only the understanding has written language; whereas art deals ___________ ideas of a different mental texture, which words can only vaguely ____________. However, there are a large number of people who, _____________ they cannot be said to have experienced in a full sense any works of art, have undoubtedly the impelling desire which a little direction may lead on to a fuller ____________. And it is to such that books on art are useful.

 

people who, _____________ they cannot be

 

A) although B) then
C) if D) when
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) although

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A spoon which looks bent is an example of which of the following?

A) Reflection B) Refraction
C) Retention D) Focus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Refraction

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An object of 1.2 cm height is placed 30 cm before a concave mirror of focal length of 20 cm toget a real image at a distance of 60 cm from the mirror. What is the height of the image formed?

A) -3.6 cm B) -2.4 cm
C) 1.2 cm D) 2.4 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -2.4 cm

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Which of the following can inhabit the most inhabitable habitats like hot springs, deep sea, thermal vents and ice in Antarctica?

A) Bacteria B) Amoeba
C) Euglena D) Viruses
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bacteria

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What is the name of the balloon – borne instrument set to be launch by NASA to study heavy cosmic particles?

A) Super LAMBA B) Super TIGER
C) Super LION D) Super MAMA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Super TIGER

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From which monument, Gautama Buddha propagated his divine knowledge of Buddhism to the world?

A) Humayun's Tomb B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex
C) Qutub Minar D) Red Fort Complex
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mahabodhi Temple Complex

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The outermost layer of Earth is called _______.

A) Sphere B) Crust
C) Mantle D) Core
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Crust

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__________ is the 2016 Oscar Winner for Best Actor.

A) Leonardo DiCaprio B) Bryan Cranston
C) Matt Damon D) Michael Fassbender
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Leonardo DiCaprio

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