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Soil contains decayed remains of living organisms. This is called __________.

A) minerals	B) biosphere
C) saline soil	D) humus

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) humus

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Which one of the following is not a correct statement regarding the provision of Legislative Council in the State Legislature?

A) The States of Bihar and Telangana have Legislative Councils	B) The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly
C) One twelfth of all members shall be elected by electorates consisting of local bodies and authorities	D) one twelfth of all members shall be elected by graduates residing in the State

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly

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3 is incorrect.

The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State having such a Council shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State: Provided that the total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall in no case be less than forty.

Of the total number of members of the Legislative council of a State-

(a) as nearly as may be, one-third shall be elected by electorates consisting of members of municipalities, district boards and such other local authorities in the State as Parliament may by law specify;

(b) as nearly as may be, one-twelfth shall be elected by electorates consisting of persons residing in the State who have been for at least three years graduates of any university in the territory of India or have been for at least three years in possession ofqualifications prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament as equivalent to that of a graduate of any such university;

(c) as nearly as may be, one-twelfth shall be elected by electorates consisting of persons who have been for at least three years engaged in teaching in such educational institutions within the State, not lower in standard than that of a secondary school, as may be prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament;

(d) as nearly as may be, one-third shall be elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly of the State from amongst persons who are not members of the Assembly;

(e) the remainder shall be nominated by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of clause.

There are only seven states which have two-tier of legislature –Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jammu & Kashmir.

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If the force applied on the object is in the direction opposite to the direction of motion, the speed of the object __________.

A) increases	B) stops
C) decreases	D) no effect

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) decreases

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Where will be 5th International conference on human excellence on Yoga (2019) was held?

A) Uttar Pradesh	B) Chandigarh
C) New Delhi	D) Uttarakhand

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Uttarakhand

Explanation:

5th International conference on human excellence on Yoga (2019) was held in Uttarakhand.

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A cone is hollowed out of a solid wooden cube of side 7 cm. The diameter and height of the cone is same as the side of the cube. What is the volume of the remaining cube?

A) 253.17 cubic cms	B) 228.84 cubic cms
C) 143.26 cubic cms	D) 257.68 cubic cms

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 253.17 cubic cms

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

You bet

A) Contradicting someone	B) Certainly
C) Gamble	D) Letting others lead

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Certainly

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

We have rich cultural _____ . Its roots go into _____. Ours has never been a closed ______. It has _______ just like a tree, ______ to external ______ but holding its roots _______. But one wonders today whether it will be able to hold its _____. The ______ of our cultural heritage has come under the _____ of western culture.

We have rich cultural _____ .

A) gift	B) treasure
C) heritage	D) boon

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) heritage

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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.

Technical skill ____________ to the ability and knowledge to use the pedagogy, tools and techniques involved in the teaching and research of a specific subject. Ability in programming or software designing and operating a computer is, ___________ instance, a technical skill. There are two things a teacher should understand __________ transformational technical skills. In the first place, he must know __________ skill and what level of skill should be applied on a particular student. He should be ____________ enough with their potential to ask discerning questions. Secondly, a teacher must understand the role of each event organised and the transformational skill applied, and the inter-relationships between the events and skills.

a computer is, ___________ instance, a technical skill.

A) of	B) from
C) at	D) for

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