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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.

 

On a wing and a prayer

 

A) A prayer can move mountains. B) A prayer has the strength to make you achieve great heights just like wings do.
C) The more one gets into prayer the closer one feels to God. D) With only the slightest chance of success.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) With only the slightest chance of success.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Incessantly

 

A) Ceasing B) Irregularly
C) Steadily D) Unevenly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Steadily

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In general the largest component of bog soils is

A) organic matter B) water
C) living organisms D) air
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) organic matter

Explanation:

A Bog soil is an intrazonal group of poorly drained dark peat or muck soils underlain by peat and developed under swamp or marsh types of vegetation.

The largest component of bog soils is organic matter.

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Q:

Which electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?

A) Gamma Rays B) Radio waves
C) X rays D) Microwaves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gamma Rays

Explanation:

In all Electromagnetic waves, Gamma Rays have the highest frequency and the lowest wavelength. Whereas Radio ways have lowest Frequency and the highest wavelength. 

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

Rebate

A) Deduction B) Bonus
C) Increase D) Remission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Increase

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In September 2017, “Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojna” was launched for giving electricity connections in rural and urban areas by ______.

A) March, 2019 B) December, 2018
C) March, 2018 D) October, 2018
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) December, 2018

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Find the power of a convex lens if the image formed is at a distance of 16 cm from the lens when the object is placed on the other side of the lens at 20 cm from the optical centre?

A) -3.75 diopters B) -11.25 diopters
C) 3.75 diopters D) 11.25 diopters
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11.25 diopters

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The method of soil conservation in which bare ground between plants is covered with layer of organic matter like straw is called?

A) Mulching B) Contour barriers
C) Rock dam D) Terrace farming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mulching

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