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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.

 

Left to itself, then, attention _____________ obeys natural laws and follows the line of least resistance. _______________ far the larger portion of our attention is of this type. Thought often runs on hour after hour when we are neither conscious of effort _____________ struggle to compel us to cease thinking about this thing and begin thinking about _________. Indeed, it may be doubted ___________ this is not the case with some persons for days at a time, instead of hours. The things that present themselves to the mind are the things which occupy it; the character of the thought is determined by the character of our interests.

 

least resistance. _______________ far the larger portion

 

A) By   B) with  
C) Along   D) Such
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) By  

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Jama Masjid of Delhi was built in which century?

A) 15th B) 16th
C) 17th D) 18th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 17th

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__ was a Chinese Buddhist monk, who studied Buddhist Scriptures at Nalanda and is famous for his 17 year long trip to India between AD 627 to 643.

A) Megasthenes B) Hiuen Tsang
C) Fa-hien D) Al Beruni
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hiuen Tsang

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The simple interest on a sum for 5 years is two­fifth of the sum. The rate of interest per annum is

A) 0.1 B) 0.08
C) 0.06 D) 0.04
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0.08

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How many players, on each side, are required for the game of volleyball?

A) 6 B) 8
C) 5 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6

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Which Indian author in May 2016 won the prestigious 2016 Scholastic Asian Book Award for her work 'Codex : The Lost Treasure of the Indus' ?

A) Anita Desai B) Aditi Krishna Kumar
C) Rupa Iyer D) Preethi Nair
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Aditi Krishna Kumar

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Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) (3 , 12) B) (2 , 6)
C) (6 , 42) D) (5 , 35)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (5 , 35)

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Which of the following organisation has approved a $25-30 billion commitment plan for India for the 2019-22 period? 

A) United Nations  B) World Bank 
C) UNCTAD  D) New Development Bank 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) World Bank 

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The World Bank Group (WBG) has approved a $25-30 billion commitment plan for India for the 201922 period. The new Country Partnership Framework (CPF), endorsed by the WBG board of executive directors focuses on the development priorities of the country - resource efficient and inclusive growth, job creation and building its human capital. The WBG institution comprises of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).

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