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In general, elasticity is a measure of

A) how firms' profits respond to changes in market prices.	B) the extent to which advances in technology are adopted by producers.
C) how much buyers and sellers respond to changes in market conditions.	D) the extent to which a market is competitive.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) how much buyers and sellers respond to changes in market conditions.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The theatre was keeping a seat for you.

A) A seat was being kept for you by the theatre.	B) Keeping of a seat for you has been done by the theatre.
C) The theatre has kept a seat for you.	D) A seat would be kept for you by the theatre.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A seat was being kept for you by the theatre.

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A study published in PLOS Medicine found that obesity was the cause of 1 in 10 deaths in the United States. Also, obesity was the third-leading cause of death in men and women, after high blood pressure and smoking. Hence, many doctors believe that it’s high time obesity be placed in the category of serious diseases as it not only decreases life expectancy but also impairs the normal functioning of the body.
Which of the following statements, if true, undermines the given argument?

A) Extreme obesity can shorten a person's life span by 10 years.	B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.
C) Obesity can be a genetic disorder such as sickle-cell anemia and Tay- Sachs, which are classified as diseases.	D) The Food and Drug Administration, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Obesity Society, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the American College of Gastroenterology have i

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.

Explanation:

The given argument states that obesity should be categorized as a serious disease as it is known to decrease life expectancy and to harm the normal functioning of the body just like any other life-threatening disease. Option B undermines the argument by pointing out that obesity is mostly a lifestyle problem and not a disease. Compared to 40 years ago, people today spend more time commuting, sitting in front of a computer, watching television, playing video games, and generally exercising less, and end up burning fewer calories. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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Bollywood actress Pryanka Chopra won the Favourite Actress award at the People's Choice awards 2016, for her leading role in the American TV thriller series ___.

A) Secrets and Lies	B) The Middle
C) Quantico	D) Mistress

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Quantico

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Galileo was the first scientist to recognize clearly that the only way to further our understanding of the physical world was to______ to experiment.

A) annihilate	B) resort
C) emerge	D) suspect

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) resort

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World Climate conference popularly known as COP-21 (2015) was held in ___.

A) New York	B) London
C) Paris	D) Berlin

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Paris

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Which one of the following statements is not correct with respect to Article 32 of the Constitution of India?

A) It provides remedies to citizens for the enforcement of fundamental rights.	B) It is a part of fundamental rights.
C) The Supreme Court cannot refuse a writ petition under Article 32 on the ground of delay.	D) Protection under Article 32 also applies to the enforcement of ordinary law which has nothing to do with the fundamental rights.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Protection under Article 32 also applies to the enforcement of ordinary law which has nothing to do with the fundamental rights.

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Protection under Article 32 applies only to the fundamental rights as provided by the Constitution.

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Name the former world silver medallist representing Manipur who claimed gold in the 48 kg category at the 2018 Natic Women's Boxing Championships in Rohtak.

A) Sravanthi Naidu	B) Sarjubala Devi
C) Shobha Pandit	D) Mithali Raj

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