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In the following question, a short passage with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank is given. Select the best out of the five answer choices given, to make the passage complete and coherent (coherent means logically complete and sound).
There is a fairly universal sentiment that the use of nuclear weapons is clearly contrary to mortality and that its production probably so, does not go far enough. These activities are not only opposed to mortality but also to the law. If the legal objection can be added to the moral, the argument against the use and manufacture of these weapons will considerably be reinforced. Now the time is ripe to evaluate the responsibility of scientists who knowingly use their expertise for the construction of such weapons, which has a deleterious effect on mankind.
How appropriate it is that all this valuable skill should be devoted to the manufacture of weapons of death in a world of poverty is a question that must touch the scientific conscience.

A) Almost 50% of the skilled scientific manpower in the world is now engaged in the armaments industry. B) To think that majority of the scientists are promoting the manufacturing of the armaments is hurtful.
C) Scientists should use their conscience before taking up these contracts to manufacture the weapons of mass destruction. D) Scientific manpower is used to the interests of some selfish and careless people who want to threaten the existence of homo-sapiens.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Almost 50% of the skilled scientific manpower in the world is now engaged in the armaments industry.

Explanation:

Choice 1 is correct as it matches with the flow of the passage. The whole paragraph is about the devastating effects that nuclear weapons have due to certain curtailments on part of the
scientists in the moral and the conscience aspect. It is only logical to mention an argument to support the next statement. It also keeps up with the tone and general
subject of the passage.
Option 2 is a bad choice as it talks about absolutely nothing and is too naïve. Therefore is incorrect as it is beyond the general theme.
Option 3 is incorrect as it obviously does not go with the flow of the Para.
As for option 4, it is incorrect as the statement is illogical.
As for 5, neither does it logically follow the previous sentence nor is it related to the anything in the next sentence.

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Which one of the following elements is involved in the control of water content of the blood?

A) Potassium B) Lithium
C) Rubidium D) Caesium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Potassium

Explanation:

Aldosterone is a key steroid hormone critical for maintaining salt and water balance. It regulates the concentration of minerals, like sodium and potassium, in the fluid outside your cells. When your sodium levels drop, or potassium levels rise, your body signals your adrenal glands to release aldosterone into your blood. Aldosterone signals your kidneys to reabsorb sodium into the blood, and acts on your sweat glands to reduce sodium loss through sweat.

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Ajanta and Ellora caves are situated in which state of India?

A) Kerala B) Odisha
C) Maharashtra D) Jammu & Kashmir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Maharashtra

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Ten Degree channel is located between _______.m

A) Srinagar and Leh B) Darjeeling and Gangtok
C) Little Andaman and Car Nicobar D) Goa and Bangalore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Little Andaman and Car Nicobar

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"Yakshagana" folk dance is associated to which Indian state?

A) Kerala B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu D) Andhra Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Karnataka

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Humayun's Tomb was built by_____.

A) Humayun B) Hamida Banu Begum
C) Babur D) Akbar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hamida Banu Begum

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The Taj Mahal is called 'a dream in marble'. Which monument is called as 'a dream in stone'?

A) The Rang Mahal B) The Panch Mahal
C) The Red Fort D) The Bahai temple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Panch Mahal

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In 1970, an organized resistance to the destruction of forests spread throughout India and came to be known as-? 

A) Save Silent Valley Movement  B) Swadeshi Movement 
C) Namantar Andolan  D) Chipko movement 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chipko movement 

Explanation:

The Chipko movement. In the 1970s, an organized resistance to the destruction of forests spread throughout India and came to be known as the Chipko movement. The name of the movement comes from the word 'embrace', as the villagers hugged the trees, and prevented the contractors' from felling them.

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