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Nitrogen fixation is a process of

A) Assimilation of nitrate B) Utilisation of nitrogen gas
C) Conversion of organic nitrogen to proteins D) Conversion of molecular nitrogen to ammonia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Conversion of organic nitrogen to proteins

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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 ______________ of gurudakshina is very ancient and it is ________________ to the Indian culture and tradition. If you are absolutely ______________ about India, then it's advisable that you first try to understand the meaning of a guru and the ________________ of his presence in the lives of those around him. This, in turn, will help you to understand what guru dakshina is. In ancient India, a teacher or a guru was a spiritually _____________ guide.


it is ________________ to the Indian culture and tradition.

A) unique B) rare
C) different D) particular
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) unique

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__________ is the 2016 Oscar Winner for Best Director.

A) Alejandro G. Inarritu B) Adam McKay
C) George Miller D) Tom McCarthy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alejandro G. Inarritu

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Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution includes abolition of untouchability?

A) Right to Liberty and Personal Freedom B) Right to Freedom of Religion
C) Right to Equality D) Cultural and Educational Rights
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Right to Equality

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The lawyer tried to ______________ his client to accept the generous settlement offer.

A) draw B) seduce
C) incite D) persuade
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) persuade

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The process of copying genetic information from one strand of DNA into RNA is termed as

A) translation B) transcription
C) replication D) mutation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) transcription

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The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the DNA into RNA is termed as transcription. In transcription, only a segment of DNA and only one of the strands is copied into RNA. This necessitates defining the boundaries that would demarcate the region and the strand of DNA that would be transcribed.

 

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.........., the Sultan of Delhi shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad.

A) Iltutmish B) Akbar
C) Ghiyas-ud-din Balban D) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

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Which Bollywood actor was honoured with the 24th Crystal Award at the world Economic Forum meeting in January 2018?

A) Shahrukh Khan B) Aamir Khan
C) Salman Khan D) Akshay Kumar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Shahrukh Khan

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