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The energy that generates wind comes from what source?

A) Anemometers B) Solar radiation
C) Ocean currents D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Solar radiation

Explanation:

Wind is nothing but the form of moving air. It is caused by the uneven heating of the earth's surface by the sun. Hence, the energy that generates wind comes from solar radiation.

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According to an estimate, almost ___ percent forests have been lost in the tropics, compared to only 1 percent in the temperate region.

A) 20 B) 40
C) 60 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
Sushma has a deep _____ for drunkards.

A) hatred B) hate
C) hated D) hating
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) hatred

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

Fear of pain.

A) Mysophobia B) Algophobia
C) Acrophobia D) Homophobia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Algophobia

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The vitamin D deficiency disease in adults is known as

A) Hypovitaminosis D B) Avitaminosis
C) Scorbutus D) Petechiae
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hypovitaminosis D

Explanation:

Vitamin D also known as Sunshine vitamin is produced in the body when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Its deficiency leads to a disease in which bone tissue doesn't properly mineralize leading to soft bones. The vitamin D deficiency disease in adults is known as Hypovitaminosis D.

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In Microsoft Excel, the ______() function is used to count the number of cells within a range that meet the given criteria.

A) COUNTIF B) COUNT
C) SUMCOUNT D) COUNTSUM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) COUNTIF

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The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund is operated by which one of the following bodies?

A) The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) B) The National Disaster Management Authority
C) The Ministry of Finance D) The National Development Council(NDC)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

Explanation:

PMNRF operates from the Prime Minister's Office, South Block, New Delhi-110011 and does not pays any license fee. PMNRF is exempt under Income Tax Act, 1961 under Section 10 and 139 for return purposes. Contributions towards PMNRF are notified for 100% deduction from taxable income under section 80(G) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

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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.


A piece of cake

A) Everything tastes nice to a hungry person B) Getting a smaller share than expected
C) It is difficult to forget tasty food D) Something easily achieved
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Something easily achieved

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