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Match the characteristics with their market structure:
(a) Firm has control over quantity of output but it must take into account reactions of competitors.
b) Firm will tend to set output so that it earns maximum profits.

A) (a) Oligopoly, (b) Pure competition B) (a) Monopolistic competition, (b) Oligopoly
C) (a) Pure Monopoly, (b) Pure competition D) (a) Oligopoly, (b) Pure Monopoly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (a) Oligopoly, (b) Pure Monopoly

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In April 2017, Agriculture Ministry Unveiled Model APMC Act. The new Act proposes to put a Cap on Mandi taxes at what rate (in percent) for food grain?

A) 5 B) 1
C) 2.5 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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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.

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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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How many full member teams were in ICC Cricket World Cup T20 - 2016 other than the host country?

A) Seven B) Eight
C) Nine D) Ten
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nine

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Name the spiritual leader who was honoured with a humanitarian award by a prominent Jewish human rights organisation for promoting human dignity, interfaith relations and tolerance among people.

A) Asharam Bapu B) Baba Ramdev
C) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar D) Morari Bapu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

He said to his partner, "I will not be responsible if the project fails."

 

A) He has told his partner that he will not be responsible if the project fails. B) He told his partner that he would not be responsible if the project failed.
C) He tells his partner that he would not be responsible if the project fails. D) He told his partner that I will not be responsible if the project failed.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He told his partner that he would not be responsible if the project failed.

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option.If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

She kind (1)/ treated the (2)/ wounded street dog. (3)/ No error (4)

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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According to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar who shall be the most important officer under the Constitution of India?

 

A) Chairman of Union Public service Commission B) Chairman of Election Commission of India
C) Chief Justice of India D) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Comptroller and Auditor General of India

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