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An acid can be defined as

Answer

An acid can be defined as a molecule or other species which can donate a proton or accept an electron pair in reactions.


(OR)


A substance with particular chemical properties including turning litmus red, neutralizing alkalis, and dissolving some metals; typically, a corrosive or sour-tasting liquid of this kind.

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A raise in the price of a product causes

A) an increase in competition B) an increase in demand
C) a decrease in competition D) a decrease in supply
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) an increase in competition

Explanation:

The raise in the price of a product may be due to increase in cost of production, increase in the demand of the product and increase in the margin.

 

When the price of a product increases its demand may fall as per the Law of Demand and an increase in the competition.

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

The assassin shot the President.

 

A) The President shot by the assassin. B) The President was shoot by the assassin.
C) The President got shot by the assassin. D) The President was shot by the assassin.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The President was shot by the assassin.

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If ice floating on water in a vessel melts, the water level in the vessel _______.

A) increases B) does not change
C) first increases before decreasing D) decreases
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) does not change

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

 

Involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives

A) redoubt B) scrupulous
C) immaculate D) sordid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) sordid

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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.

Turbulence

A) Agitation B) Calmness
C) Repose D) Stillness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Agitation

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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.

Go for a song

A) One's favourite music B) Happy go lucky attitude
C) Sold cheaply D) Something which is prohibitively expensive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sold cheaply

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Who was known as the Second founder of the Maratha Empire?

A) Balaji Bishwanath B) Balaji Baji Rao
C) Baji Rao I D) Madhav Rao
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Balaji Bishwanath

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