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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.

fuddy-duddy

A) An ill mannered person that one accepts willingly because he/she is a very dear friend B) a person who is very old-fashioned and pompous
C) a shoddy work D) a very confusing situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a person who is very old-fashioned and pompous

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Asexual reproduction differs from sexual reproduction in that in asexual reproduction, ______

A) the new organisms are genetically identical to the parent B) the gametes are produced in reproduction
C) the nuclei of gametes fuse D) the offspring shows variations
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the new organisms are genetically identical to the parent

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What was the element used in traditional thermometers which is highly toxic in nature?

A) Carbon B) Mercury
C) Arsenic D) Cadmium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mercury

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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.

 

Aryabhatta was the first astronomer to state ______ that the earth is round and it rotates on its axis.

 

A) sympthatically   B) automatically
C) emphatically   D) accidentally
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) emphatically  

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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.

 

It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ______________ private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ______________ and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ______________ in this cost calculation. However, the family __________ this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.

 

______________ private schools want additional money

 

A) Occasionally B) Randomly
C) Rarely D) Mostly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Occasionally

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Which empire is regarded as the Golden Age of Hinduism?

A) Maurya B) Mughal
C) Gupta D) Chola
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gupta

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Who among the following has been awarded the Dronacharya Award for the year 2017?

A) Bhupender Singh B) Devendra Nath
C) Syed Shahid Hakim D) Roshan Lal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Roshan Lal

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Anile

 

A) Senile   B) Young  
C) Foolish   D)  Soft
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Young  

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