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In the following question, a short passage with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank is given. Select the best out of the five answer choices given, to make the passage complete and coherent (coherent means logically complete and sound).
There is a fairly universal sentiment that the use of nuclear weapons is clearly contrary to mortality and that its production probably so, does not go far enough. These activities are not only opposed to mortality but also to the law. If the legal objection can be added to the moral, the argument against the use and manufacture of these weapons will considerably be reinforced. Now the time is ripe to evaluate the responsibility of scientists who knowingly use their expertise for the construction of such weapons, which has a deleterious effect on mankind.
How appropriate it is that all this valuable skill should be devoted to the manufacture of weapons of death in a world of poverty is a question that must touch the scientific conscience.

A) Almost 50% of the skilled scientific manpower in the world is now engaged in the armaments industry. B) To think that majority of the scientists are promoting the manufacturing of the armaments is hurtful.
C) Scientists should use their conscience before taking up these contracts to manufacture the weapons of mass destruction. D) Scientific manpower is used to the interests of some selfish and careless people who want to threaten the existence of homo-sapiens.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Almost 50% of the skilled scientific manpower in the world is now engaged in the armaments industry.

Explanation:

Choice 1 is correct as it matches with the flow of the passage. The whole paragraph is about the devastating effects that nuclear weapons have due to certain curtailments on part of the
scientists in the moral and the conscience aspect. It is only logical to mention an argument to support the next statement. It also keeps up with the tone and general
subject of the passage.
Option 2 is a bad choice as it talks about absolutely nothing and is too naïve. Therefore is incorrect as it is beyond the general theme.
Option 3 is incorrect as it obviously does not go with the flow of the Para.
As for option 4, it is incorrect as the statement is illogical.
As for 5, neither does it logically follow the previous sentence nor is it related to the anything in the next sentence.

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 The 91st Academy Awards ceremony will honor the best films of 2018 and will take place at the Dolby Theatre in- 

A)  Tokyo  B) Los Angels
C) Paris D) Sydney
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Los Angels

Explanation:

The 91st Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will honor the best films of 2018 and will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. The ceremony will be held on February 24, 2019. 

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Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) is comes under which ministry? 

A) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises  B) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 
C) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions  D) Ministry of Corporate Affairs 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises 

Explanation:

The Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises is a branch of the Government of India that administers 48 central public sector enterprises (PSEs) and assists them in their effort to improve capacity utilization and increase profitability, generate resources and re-orient strategies to become more competitive. 

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When a number of resistance are connected in ___, their combined resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance.

 

A) parallel B) horizontal
C) series D) box
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) parallel

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Simple interest on a sum of Rs 50200 for 3 months is Rs 1380.5. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

 

A) 11 B) 9
C) 9.5 D) 8.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11

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Q:

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I & II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument.


Statement:
Is global warming a real threat?


Arguments :
I. Yes, it is a threat leading to the consequences of sea level rise, extreme heat, heightened wildfire risk, and drought and other water supply issues.
II. No, Global warming is a misconception created by some people.

A) Only argument II is strong B) Neither I nor II is strong and
C) Only argument I is strong D) Both I and II are strong.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only argument I is strong

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) ZBD B) JLN
C) QSU D) NOP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) NOP

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Q:

In each of the questions given below, a passage has been given which are either situational based or describes a scenario. Below each passage, a question has been given which is framed to make you to infer something out of it. Mark out the correct inference as your answer.

Set in the glittering balls of genteel rural society of 18th century England and verdant landscape of the idyllic Pemberley, “Pride and Prejudice” is the story of young Elizabeth Bennett whose
property is entailed to the nearest male heir.
What can be said about the position of young Elizabeth Bennett in the rural society of 18th century England?

A) Marginal B) Immaterial
C) Unrelated D) Extraneous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Immaterial

Explanation:

Marginal means to be of questionable or minimal quality.
Immaterial means to be of no importance or relevance especially to a law case.
Unrelated means lacking a logical or causal relation.
Extraneous means something that is not pertinent to the matter under consideration.
Academic means marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects.
Despite being young, Bennett's property was already entailed to the male heir. This means that she did not have a significant place in the rural society of 18th century England.
Hence, the correct answer is 2.

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