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When was Postal Index Number (PIN) or PIN Code introduced in India?

A) 1974 B) 1973
C) 1972 D) 1971
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1972

Explanation:

PIN (Postal Index Number) was introduced in INDIA on August 15, 1972. This is the coding system used by postal services of India for different areas. Totally in our country there are 9 divisions, of which 8 are geographical & 9th is reserved to army.

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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.

 

Viraat threw the stone.

 

A) The stone got threw by Viraat. B) The stone is thrown by Viraat.
C) The stone thrown by Viraat.   D) The stone was thrown by Viraat.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The stone was thrown by Viraat.

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If the vector sum of torques acting on a system is zero, then the object is in _______.

A) static equilibrium B) translatory equilibrium
C) linear equilibrium D) rotational equilibrium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) rotational equilibrium

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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 delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them

 

A) to perturb B) to impede
C) to irk D) to faze
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to impede

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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 person who preserves skin of animals

 

A) Biloquist B) Philologist
C) Taxidermist D) Oculist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Taxidermist

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Mutiniers B) Muteneers
C) Muteniers D) Mutineers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mutineers

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Tie the knot

A) To put yourself into a problem B) To make fateful decision
C) To sign the deal D) To get married
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To get married

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'Tripitakas' are sacred books of ____________

A) Hindus B) Jains
C) Parsis D) Buddhists
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Buddhists

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