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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.

Scapegoat

A) Animal sacrifice as an offering to God B) The most useful animal or person
C) A lucky person who is forgiven for his crimes D) A person who is blamed for the mistakes of others
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A person who is blamed for the mistakes of others

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How many schedules does the Indian Constitution have?

A) 6 B) 12
C) 18 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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Who is the author of "Jaya"?

A) Sudeep Nagarkar B) Devdutt Pattanaik
C) R. K. Narayan D) Aravind Adiga
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Devdutt Pattanaik

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India recently notified the Third protocol to amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with which of the following countries?

A) China B) Vietnam
C) Singapore D) Malaysia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Singapore

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When was 'Pregnancy Aid Scheme' launched to help pregnant women financially with Rs. 6000?

A) 1 December, 2016 B) 19 December, 2016
C) 31 December, 2016 D) 1 January, 2017
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 31 December, 2016

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In the following questions, 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.

Education is for life, not merely for a livelihood. As long as we are unmindful of this _____, the _____ of our educational curriculum as well as that of our _____ and students is likely to remain _____. It is not enough for a society to have experts. It needs human beings who can think, feel and act generously, the kind of people who cannot be replaced by computers and _____.

that of our _____ and students

A) friends B) ideals
C) parents D)  teachers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  teachers

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Plant tissues are of how many types?

A) 3 B) 2
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

After driving Dr. Bose to the hospital he dropped him at his guest house.

A) After being driven to the hospital Dr. Bose was dropped at his guest house. B) After he had driven Dr. Bose to the hospital he had dropped him at his guest house.
C) After he was driving Dr. Bose to the hospital he was dropping him at his guest house. D) Dr. Bose was being driven to the hospital first and then he was being dropped at his guest house.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) After being driven to the hospital Dr. Bose was dropped at his guest house.

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