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Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.


Modern civilisation is completely dependent on energy, which has therefore to be abundant and also economical. About 85% of the world's energy is supplied by oil, coal and natural gas while nuclear, hydro, wind and solar power and biomass supply the rest. Coal, nuclear and hydro are used primarily to generate electricity while natural gas is widely used for heating. Biomass is used both for heating and cooking. The wind and solar power is the future's hope as they are sustainable energy sources. Oil powers almost all machines that move and that makes oil uniquely versatile. Oil powered airplanes carry 500 people across the widest oceans at nearly the speed of sound. Oil powered machines produce and transport food. Oil powered machines are ubiquitous. Clearly, we live in the age of oil but it is drawing to a close. According to data available if oil production remains constant until it's gone, there is enough to last 42 years. Oil wells will produce less as they become depleted, which will make it impossible to keep production constant. Similarly natural gas and coal will last another 61 years and 133 years respectively. Naturally, as they become scarce, they become expensive, leading to a worldwide energy crisis. If we are to survive on this planet, we have to make a transition to sustainable energy sources. The transition may be willy-nilly or planned - the choice is ours.

The dawning era of limited and expensive energy will be very difficult for everyone on earth but will be even more difficult if it is not anticipated. It is of utmost importance that the public and policymakers understand the global energy crisis and act in tandem to ensure that the species 'homo sapiens' does not become extinct.

The survival of mankind will depend on

A) maximum use of available energy resources B) transition to sustainable energy resources
C) regulation placed on energy consumers D) keeping the level of energy production constant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) transition to sustainable energy resources

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Salination of soil is caused by

A) Pesticides B) soil erosion
C) excess irrigation D) crop rotation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) excess irrigation

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

I am sorry but I will not believe the story you have told me

A) do not believe B) am not believed
C) have not believed D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) do not believe

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Who decides disputes regarding disqualification of members of Parliament?

A) The Supreme Court B) The Election Commission
C) The Prime Minister in Consultation with the Election Commission D) The President in Consultation with the Election Commission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The President in Consultation with the Election Commission

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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 High Court judge ____________ the orders passed by the district court.

A) quashed B) squashed
C) killed D) rented
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) quashed

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Who discovered electron?

A) E. Goldstien B) J. J. Thomson
C) Ernest Rutherford D) J. Chadwick
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) J. J. Thomson

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World War I broke out in the year

A) 1904 B) 1914
C) 1924 D) 1934
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1914

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Shiv Prakash Mishra who has been named to receive the prestigious Dhyan Chand Award for lifetima achievement is associated with which game

A) Tennis B) Golf
C) Hockey D) Atheletics
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tennis

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