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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 "Global Nutrition Report 2016" once again ____________ India's slow overall progress ____________ addressing chronic malnutrition, manifest in stunting (low weight for age), wasting (low weight for height), micronutrient __________ and over­weight. Our track _________ in reducing the proportion of undernourished children over the past decade has been modest at best, and _____________ what other countries with comparable socio­economic indicators have achieved.


micronutrient __________ and over­weight.

A) scarcities B) lack
C) absence D) deficiencies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) deficiencies

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Which of these countries is not a permanent member of United Nations Security Council?

A) China B) India
C) United States D) France
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: E-waste is valuable as a source of secondary raw material.
Q: But it is also toxic if disposed of improperly.
R: When we talk about recycling household and work place things, we tend to ignore or are less aware of how to deal with the electrical and electronic waste (sometimes called e-waste).
S: Due to rapid technology change, obsolescent items have created a fast growing mass of electronic waste around the globe.

A) RQPS B) QSPR
C) PQSR D) RPQS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RPQS

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Which of the following award is to recognize distinguished service of a high order to the nation?

A) Padma Bhushan B) Param Vir Chakra
C) Padma Vibhushan D) Bharat Ratna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Padma Bhushan

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The CEO only discussed (1)/ the new venture (2)/ with his manager. (3)/ No Error (4)

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

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A) Mineral B) Tribe
C) Grass D) Town
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Grass

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".


With time now available for leisure, my father (discover) a new side to himself

 

 

A) discovering     B) has discovered  
C) had discove   D) no improvement  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) has discovered  

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Who was conferred the Arjuna Award for wrestling in 2015?

A) Babita Kumari B) Abhilasha Shashikant
C) Yumnan Sanathoi Devi D) M.R. Poovamma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Babita Kumari

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