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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Nauseous

A) Loathsome B) Benevolent
C) Worthy D) Considerable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Loathsome

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

The students refused (A) / to accept responsibility (B) / for their acts (C) / No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Scrimp

A) Skimp B) Conserve
C) Squander D) Curtail
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Squander

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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.

Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.


a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes

A) rapid B) huge
C) thunder D) vigorous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) vigorous

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) sargeons B) divorsee
C) depicted D) parlancee
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) depicted

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What is full form of BOD?

A) Biological Oxygen Deficit B) Biological Oxygen Difference
C) Biological Oxygen Demand D) Biological Oxygen Distribution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Biological Oxygen Demand

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Which one of the following is not a correct statement regarding the provision of Legislative Council in the State Legislature?

 

A) The States of Bihar and Telangana have Legislative Councils B) The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly
C) One twelfth of all members shall be elected by electorates consisting of local bodies and authorities D) one twelfth of all members shall be elected by graduates residing in the State
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly

Explanation:

3 is incorrect.

The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State having such a Council shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State: Provided that the total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall in no case be less than forty.

Of the total number of members of the Legislative council of a State-

(a) as nearly as may be, one-third shall be elected by electorates consisting of members of municipalities, district boards and such other local authorities in the State as Parliament may by law specify;

(b) as nearly as may be, one-twelfth shall be elected by electorates consisting of persons residing in the State who have been for at least three years graduates of any university in the territory of India or have been for at least three years in possession ofqualifications prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament as equivalent to that of a graduate of any such university;

(c) as nearly as may be, one-twelfth shall be elected by electorates consisting of persons who have been for at least three years engaged in teaching in such educational institutions within the State, not lower in standard than that of a secondary school, as may be prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament;

(d) as nearly as may be, one-third shall be elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly of the State from amongst persons who are not members of the Assembly;

(e) the remainder shall be nominated by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of clause.

There are only seven states which have two-tier of legislature –Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jammu & Kashmir.

 

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Q:

Which of the following are known as the suicide bags of cells?

A) Lysosomes B) Golgi bodies
C) Nucleoli D) Ribosomes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lysosomes

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Lysosome is an organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane. They are capable of breaking down all types of biological polymers like proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

 

Lysosomes are known as the suicide bags of cells because whe any cell gets damaged these organelles burst and the enzymes present in it will digest the damaged cell.

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