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Which one of the following became a part of China in 1997 following the principle of ‘one country, two systems’?

A) Tibet B) Hong Kong
C) Xinjiang D) Inner Mongolia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hong Kong

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Originally designed for Taiwan, Beijing applied the “One Country, Two Systems” principle to Hong Kong on July 1, 1997 when sovereignty of the territory was passed from Britain to China.But “One Country, Two Systems,” which guarantees a degree of autonomy under Chinese supervision, isn’t applicable to Taiwan. The island has evolved into a self-ruled, hyper-democracy that enjoys de facto operational independence

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

To stop doing something; cease or abstain.

A) to endure B) to desist
C) to persevere D)  to dismay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to desist

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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.

The chess player moved his piece to a more _____________________ position, securing the win.

A) profitable B) auspicious
C) advantageous D) worthwhile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) advantageous

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Mordant

A) Kind B) Complimentary
C) Bitter D) Peaceable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bitter

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

a loud, harsh, piercing cry

A) noise B) howl
C) screech D) cry
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) screech

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Anaemia is caused because of deficiency of which of the following?

A) Cobalt B) Iron
C) Sodium D) Calcium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Iron

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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.
Pritam said, "These pastries are yummy."

A) Pritam said that those pastries are yummy. B) Pritam said this that those pastries were yummy.
C) Pritam said that those pastries were yummy. D) Pritam said that these pastries are yummy.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pritam said this that those pastries were yummy.

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Bhutan does not share its border with which Indian state?

A) West Bengal B) Sikkim
C) Meghalaya D) Arunachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Meghalaya

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