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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.

Having a limited or narrow outlook or scope

A) Indulgent B) Parochial
C) Egotistical D) Liberal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Parochial

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What is plant cell wall mainly composed of?

A) Lipids B) Vitamin
C) Cellulose D) Protein
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lipids

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The judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the Vishakha Case pertains to

A) sexual harassment in the work-place B) Sati
C) dowry death D) rape
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) sexual harassment in the work-place

Explanation:

Vishakha and others v State of Rajasthan was a 1997 Indian Supreme Court case where Vishakhaand other women groups filed Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against State of Rajasthan and Union of India to enforce the fundamental rights of working women under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India.The court decided that the consideration of "International Conventions and norms are significant for the purpose of interpretation of the guarantee of gender equality, right to work with human dignity in Articles 14, 15, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution and the safeguards against sexual harassment implicit therein.

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In October 2017, India sent its first shipment of wheat to Afghanistan as a j part of commitment made by the Government of India to supply 1.1 million tonnes of wheat to that country on grant basis. The shipment was sent through

A) Iran B) Pakistan
C) Tajikistan D) China
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Iran

Explanation:

October 2017: A press release from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted that the consignment would be the first to use the new route via Chabahar (Iran) to access Afghanistan, even as India plans similar transfers in the coming months.The shipment of wheat is a landmark moment as it will pave the way for operationalisation of the Chabahar port as an alternative, reliable and robust connectivity for Afghanistan. It will open up new opportunities for trade and transit from and to Afghanistan and enhance trade and commerce between the three countries (India, Iran and Afghanistan) and the wider region.

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Who was the son of Chandragupta Maurya?

A) Bindusara B) Chandragupta II
C) Ashoka D) Binbsara
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bindusara

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
He said, "I saw the movie yesterday."

A) He said that he has seen the movie the day before. B) He said that I had seen the movie the day before.
C) He said that he had seen the movie the day before. D) He said that I have seen the movie the day before.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He said that he had seen the movie the day before.

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

Connoisseur

A) Decisive B) Uncivilised
C) Discerning Judge D) Narrow-minded
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Discerning Judge

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Q:

The buying and selling of goods is called

A) Commerce B) Telecommunication
C) Trade D) Business
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Trade

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The buying and selling of goods is called Trade. Trade is a part of business where goods and services are exchanged for mney and mainly to earn profit. Commerce is used to describe trade and all the other business activities and services which make trade possible like banking, insurance, transport and advertising.

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