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Which one among the following stars is nearest to the earth?

A) Sirius B) Arcturus
C) Spica D) Proxima Centauri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Proxima Centauri

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Proxima Centauri is the nearest star, and on August 24, 2016 astronomers announced it likely has a planet. This star is the nearest of a triple star system, which we on Earth see with the eye alone as the single star Alpha Centauri, visible from Earth's Southern Hemisphere

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What is the type of Energy possessed by a stretched rubber band?

A) Potential energy B) Kinetic energy
C) Chemical energy D) Thermal energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Thermal energy

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Due to an acceleration of 1 m/s2 the velocity of a body increases from 15 m/s to 20 m/s in a certain period. Find the displacement (in m) of the body in that period.

 

A) 175 B) 625  
C) 87.5 D) 312.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 87.5

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Which of the following is NOT based on principle of relationship between volume and pressure of air?

A) Fountain pen B) Bicycle pump
C) Hand pump D) Pulley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pulley

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Which one of the following statements about reusable space vehicle of ISRO is not correct?

A) In June 2016, ISRO successfully launched India’s first reusable space vehicle. B) The space vehicle was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
C) The reusable launch vehicle climbed to a height of 65 km before automatically steering back for landing. D) The vehicle was initially boosted by a rocket that contained liquid fuel.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) In June 2016, ISRO successfully launched India’s first reusable space vehicle.

Explanation:

May 23, 2016 ISRO successfully flight-tested India’s first winged body aerospace vehicle operating in hypersonic flight regime. In this experimental mission, the HS9 solid rocket booster carrying RLV-TD lifted off from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotaat 07:00 hr IST. After a successful flight of 91.1second, HS9 burn out occurred, following which both HS9 and RLV-TD mounted on its top coasted to a height of about 56 km. At that height, RLV-TD separated from HS9 booster and further ascended to a heightof about 65 km.

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

 

Lacking foresight or intellectual insight

 

A) Sagacity B) Myopic
C) Acumen D) Discern
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Myopic

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

The mechanic uses old spare parts for the car.

 

 

A) Old spare parts were used for the car by the mechanic.   B) Old spare parts was used for the car by the mechanic.  
C) Old spare parts is being used for the car by the mechanic.   D) Old spare parts are used for the car by the mechanic.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Old spare parts are used for the car by the mechanic.

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Movement along the supply curve is known as ______

A) Contraction of supply B) Expansion of supply
C) Increase in supply D) Expansion and contraction of supply
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Expansion and contraction of supply

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