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The banks avail long-term loans from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by putting no collateral securities. This loan is availed under which of the following lending rates?

A) Bank rate B) Repo rate
C) Reserve repo rate D) Marginal Standing Facily
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bank rate

Explanation:

The bank rateis the rate of interest at which banks takelong term loansfrom Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by putting no collateral security. It is the rate at which RBI rediscounts the bills of exchange and government securities held by the commercial banks. For controlling the credit, inflation and money supply, RBI increases the bank rate.

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In which state is the valley of Flowers National park situated?

A) Uttarakhand B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Jammu and Kashmir D) Assam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Uttarakhand

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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.

 

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way

 

A) Debacle   B) Affliction  
C) Infelicity   D) Serendipity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Serendipity

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Select the option that correctly matches the contents of the first column with the contents of the second column.

 

A. Elements combine in fixed ratios I. Dalton's atomic theory
B. Atoms are indivisible II. The same number of molecules
C. Sulphate and Oxalate ions are anions, whereas magnesium and III. Law of constant proportions
D. Gram atomic mass of an element and the gram molecular mass of a compound contain IV. Ammonium ions are cations

 

A) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I B) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
C) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II D) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

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Which element is not a part of a nitrogenous base?

A) Hydrogen B) Phosphorous
C) Carbon D) Nitrogen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Phosphorous

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

A) Gamma rays B) X-rays
C) Radio waves D) Infrared rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gamma rays

Explanation:

The order of wavelengths of electromagnetic spectrum is as follows ::

(Shortest to Longest) - Gamma, X-Rays, UV, Visible, Infrared, Microwaves, Radio Waves.

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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.

 

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

 

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes

 

A) say B) said
C) saying D) says
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) saying

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Article 187 of the Indian Constitution "Secretariat of State Legislature" deals with?

A) the State Government B) the directive principles of state policy
C) the Union Government D) the fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the State Government

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