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Who is the author of the book 'Central Time'.

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Ranjit Hoskote

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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 modes of action are _____ in science and religion. Science relies on experiment, whereas religion is based on experience. Any religious _____ whether it is Christ’s or Ramakrishna’s is personal and _____ . Science, on the other hand is marked by objectivity. Theory has to be corroborated by _____ proof providing material comforts. The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are _____ to the formation of appliances for actual use.

The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are _____ to the formation of appliances for actual use.

A) implied B) associated
C) designated D) extended
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) extended

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Kalamkari painting refers to

A) A hand painted cotton textile in South-India B) A handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India
C) A block painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India D) A hand painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A hand painted cotton textile in South-India

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Steel is more elastic than Rubber. True or False?

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

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Elasticity is measured as ratio of stress to strain. For a given amount of stress, the strain produced in the steel is comparatively smaller than the strain produced in the rubber.


 


Therefore, with the help of Young's modulus, it can be concluded that steel has greater elasticity than rubber.

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Stick with a thick end used in a mortar for pounding

A) Thistle B) Stifle
C) Sceptre D) Pestle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pestle

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

An abattoir is _____ .

A) a place where animals are slaughtered B) a place where abbots stay
C) a title of respect given to a priest or abbot D) a place where animals are worshipped
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a place where animals are slaughtered

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

To harass someone persistently to do something.

A) Iconoclast B) Dote
C) Neurotic D) Importune
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Importune

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

I hear the sound

X-his tool raised
Y-of the blow while I see
Z-above his head

A) XZY B) XYZ
C) YXZ D) ZYX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) YXZ

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