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Q:

Plants that are more rare today are

A) Hydrophytes B) Xerophytes
C) Mesophytes D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hydrophytes

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Q:

CTRL + ] is used for

A) Re-do B) Right align text
C) Increase in font size D) Expand or collapse the ribbon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Increase in font size

Explanation:

CTRL + ] is a computer shortcut and is used for Increase in font size.

 

Shortcuts :

Re-do ---- Ctrl + Y

Right align text ---- Ctrl + R

Expand or collapse the ribbon ---- Ctrl + F1

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Q:

In which direction earth spins on its axis?

A) West to East B) East to West
C) South to North D) North to South
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) West to East

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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Q:

The difference between Greenwich Mean Time & Indian Standard Time is

A) 6 1/2 Hours B) 6 Hours
C) 5 1/2 Hours D) 5 Hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5 1/2 Hours

Explanation:

The difference between Greenwich Mean Time & Indian Standard Time is 5 1/2 hours.

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Q:

The Congress of Vienna led to revolts in France because

A) People want absolute Monarchy B) To prevent one ruler to take too much power
C) People do not want absolute Monarchy D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) People do not want absolute Monarchy

Explanation:

The Congress of Vienna in 1814 to 1815 led to revolts in France because many people do not want absolute Monarchy.

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Q:

Indian Army Day is celebrated on

A) 16th October B) 19th November
C) 26th Decenber D) 15th January
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15th January

Explanation:

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Indian Army Day is celebrated every year all over the country on 15th January.

 

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Q:

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
I (didn't see) him since we met two years ago.

A) am not seeing B) have not seen
C) had not seen D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) had not seen

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