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'Ace Against Odds' is an autobiography of which sports person?

A) Vishwanathan Anand B) Sania Mirza
C) Abhinav Bindra D) Anjali Bhagwat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sania Mirza

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Which one of the following is the largest source of electricity in India?

A) Hydropower plants B) Nuclear power plants
C) Thermal power plants D) Wind energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thermal power plants

Explanation:

About 65% of the electricity consumed in India is generated by thermal power plants, 22% by hydroelectric power plants, 3% by nuclear power plants and rest by 10% from other alternate sources like solar, wind, biomass etc.

India is the sixth largest in terms of power generation.

 

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

Be appropriate or applicable

 

A) Futile   B) Extraneous  
C) Appertain   D) Irrelative
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Appertain  

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If a ball is thrown vertically upwards with a velocity of 40 m/s, then what will be the magnitude of its displacement after 6 s?

A) 80 m B) 40 m
C) 60 m D) 20 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60 m

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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) unattractiveness   B) unatrractiveness
C) unattracttiveness   D) unatrracttiveness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) unattractiveness  

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

 

often struck ______ wonder at

 

A) with   B) against  
C) around D) above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) with  

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Q:

A person who writes music -

A) Lyricist B) Composer
C) Musician D) Cinematograher
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Composer

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A composer is who writes music for a song whereas a lyricist is who writes lyrics (words) for a song.

 

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Q:

The disease cirrhosis affects which organ in the body?

A) Brain B) Liver
C) Heart D) Kidney
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Liver

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