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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A) Position of the sun, Earth and Moon in a straight line of 180oangle is known as syzygy. B) Syzygy conjunction causes solar eclipse.
C) Syzygy opposition causes lunar eclipse. D) Syzygy conjunction occurs at the time of perihelion only.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Syzygy conjunction occurs at the time of perihelion only.

Explanation:

In astronomy, a syzygy is a straight-line configuration of three or more celestial bodies in a gravitational system.Solar and lunar eclipses occur at times of syzygy, as do transits and occultations.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

ARDUOUS

A) FERVENT B) STRONG
C) ENTHUSIASTIC D) STRENUOUS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) STRENUOUS

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In polar areas, solar radiation strikes earth at a

A) small angle B) right angle
C) large angle D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) small angle

Explanation:

The earth receives energy from the Sun in the form of radiation . The Earth reflects about 30% of the incoming solar radiation. In polar areas, solar radiation strikes earth at a low angle. The more acute the angle at which the sunlight strikes, the more atmosphere that sunlight must pass through.

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Q:

The Republic was also known as a socialist government.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

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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 have a strong emotional effect on.

A) to smother B) to yield
C) to overwhelm D) to forfeit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to overwhelm

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

I hear the sound

X-his tool raised
Y-of the blow while I see
Z-above his head

A) XZY B) XYZ
C) YXZ D) ZYX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) YXZ

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Salve

A) Cerate B) Liniment
C) Remedy D) Blockage
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Blockage

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If 56M4 is completely divisible by 11, then what is the value of M?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 3 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5

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