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Which one of the following is not an exclusive right of the concerned coastal nations over Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?

A) Survey and exploitation of mineral resources of ocean deposits B) Exploitation of marine water energy and marine organisms including fishing
C) Conservation and management of marine resources D) Navigation of ships and laying down submarine cables
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Navigation of ships and laying down submarine cables

Explanation:

In the exclusive economic zone, the coastal nation has sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting, conserving and managing the natural resources, whether living or non-living, including production of energy from the water, currents and winds. However, In the exclusive economic zone, all nations, whether coastal or land-locked shall enjoy the freedom of navigation and overflight and of the laying of submarine cables and pipelines, and other internationally lawful uses of the sea. That means fourth right is not exclusive only for the coastal nations.

 

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Black revolution relates to which of the following?

A) Self-dependence in food grains production B) Self-dependence in milk production
C) Self-dependence in petroleum/crude oil D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Self-dependence in petroleum/crude oil

Explanation:

Black revolution relates to petroleum production.

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

“Run away, children,” said their uncle.

 

A) The uncle asked them to run away. B) The uncle wanted them to run away
C) Their uncle told the children to run away D)  Their uncle say run away, children
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Their uncle told the children to run away

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Members usually meet in one another's homes.

 

A) anothers's B) each another's
C) every other's D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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The ‘National Trade Facilitation Action Plan’ has been formulated for implementation of World Trade Organisation’s Trade Facilitation Agreement(TFA). It will be implemented in between the years ______.

A) 2017-20 B) 2018-20
C) 2018-21 D) 2019-22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2017-20

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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.

Omkar generously donated money to the orphanage.

A) Money was generously donated to the orphanage by Omkar. B) Money is generously donated to the orphanage by Omkar.
C) Donating of the money generously was done by Omkar. D) Donating of the money generously is done by Omkar.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Money was generously donated to the orphanage by Omkar.

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Medium term loans are provided for a period of _____.

A) 1 year to 2 years B) 15 months to 3 years
C) 15 months to 4 years D) 1 year to 3 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 year to 3 years

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What is the name of the hormone produced by thymus gland?

A) Thyroxine B) Auxins
C) Cytokinins D) Thymosin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Thymosin

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