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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 promise of nuclear power has so __________ outweighed all of these concerns, and India has reason to be proud of its technology and determination to look for non-fossil _______________ in its energy planning. However, _________ rapid progress in technology in other ______________ energy sources such as wind and solar power, the collapse of oil prices and the expansion in gas projects as a viable and clean alternative, that promise ______________.

other ______________ energy sources such as wind and solar power

A) brief B) renewable
C) untenable D) temporary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) renewable

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Run out of steam

A) To lose impetus or enthusiasm B) To work quickly like a machine
C) To give up easily D) no more money to spend
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To lose impetus or enthusiasm

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

A hollow object used to contain something.

A) platter B) salver
C) plate D) receptacle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) receptacle

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Five statements are given below, labelled A, B, C, D and E, among these, four statements are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options, choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the passage.

A) Untouchable have to kill or dispose of dead cattle or working with their hides for a living. B) They pursued activities that brought the participant into contact with emissions of the human body, such as faeces, urine, sweat, and spittle
C) They have to eat the flesh of cattle or of domestic pigs and have to live outside the village. D) They were not allowed to enter the temples or touch wells, river or ponds.
 
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Explanation:

All statements except ‘A’ are based about the same theme which is The Fight for Ocean Health while sentence A talks about The Next Phase of Climate Action.

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Which of the following gases is not generated in a biogas plant?

A) H2S B) CO2
C) CH4 D) CO
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) CO

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Who is the writer of the famous book 'Kabuliwala'?

A) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee B) Ravindra Nath Tagore
C) Munshi Prem Chand D) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ravindra Nath Tagore

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Which statement is true of the Berlin Conference?

A) The conference began with a dispute about the Congo River basin. B) The conference was convened by Portugal
C) Treaty of Berlin to divide up Africa among the 14 countries D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

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The Berlin Conference of 1884–85 was a meeting between European nations to create rules on how to peacefully divide Africa among them for colonization. The conference was convened by Portugal but led by Otto von Bismarck, chancellor of the newly united Germany. 

 

The 14 countries that attended included all the major European powers, as well as Russia, Turkey and the United States. The conference began with a dispute about the Congo River basin.Slavery was forbidden throughout Africa. The attendees agreed upon a principle of effective occupation by which rights over African colonies would be assessed.

 

Before the conference, about 80 percent of African territory was still in local hands. By 1902, European powers controlled 90 percent of Africa.

 

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Which team won IPL 2019 title?

A) CSK B) MI
C) SRH D) DC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) MI

Explanation:

Mumbai Indians won the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2019 title. They won this title for the fourth time in the 12 years. They have won this against CSK in the final at hyderabad.

 

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