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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.

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ________________ weather conditions, the health department officials _______________ that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated Disease ________________ Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active. Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore, we are _____________ as coming months might _________________ a challenge."


In-charge, Integrated Disease ________________ Programme (IDSP)

A) management B) control
C) surveillance D) eradication
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) surveillance

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Fundamental duties are mentioned in which of the following part of Indian Constitution?

A) Part II B) Part III
C) Part V D) Part IV A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Part IV A

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Which one of the following papers was edited by Gandhiji in South Africa?

A) Indian Opinion B) Harijan
C) Young India D) Indian Mirror
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indian Opinion

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Which of the following statements with regard to the conduct of elections in India is/are notcorrect?1.The responsibility for the preparation of the electoral rolls is vested in the Election Commission of India.2.The model Code of Conduct comes into existence as soon as the date of the election is announced.3.The laws relating to delimitation of constituencies are made by the Election Commission of India.4.No election shall be called in question except by an election petition.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 3 only B) 1, 2 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 3 D) 4 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3 only

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The laws relating to the delimitation of constituencies are made by the Parliament.The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately on announcement of the election schedule by the commission.

 

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Who is the author of "The English Teacher"?

A) Aparna Sinha B) Bapsi Sidhwa
C) R. K. Narayan D) Indu Sundaresan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) R. K. Narayan

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When is the World Energy Conservation Day celebrated?

A) November 15 B) October 10
C) December 25 D) December 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) December 14

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The Kochi-Muziris Biennale held in Kochi, Kerala is an exhibition of which of the following ?

A) Kerala martial art of Kalaripayattu B) Old Malayalam movies
C) Kathakali dance D) Contemporary art
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Contemporary art

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The functioning of a very old model pendulum clock was completely

A) Mechanical B) Mechanical and electrical
C) Electrical D) Battery operated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mechanical

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