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Which one of the following statementsis not correct?

A) BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile made by India and Russian Federation. B) The name BrahMos came from two rivers, Brahmaputra of India and Moskva of Russia.
C) Indian military scientists were capable of integrating BrahMos cruise missile with Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter. D) Defence Research and Development Organization is the manufacturer of Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Defence Research and Development Organization is the manufacturer of Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter.

Explanation:

The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twinjet multirole air superiority fighter developed by Russia's Sukhoi and built under licence by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).The BrahMos is a medium-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarine, ships, aircraft, or land. It is a joint venture between the Russian Federation's NPO Mashinostroyeniya and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) who together have formed BrahMos AerospaceThe name BrahMos is a portmanteau formed from the names of two rivers, the Brahmaputra of India and the Moskva of Russia.

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Which one of the following is the largest source of electricity in India?

A) Hydropower plants B) Nuclear power plants
C) Thermal power plants D) Wind energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thermal power plants

Explanation:

About 65% of the electricity consumed in India is generated by thermal power plants, 22% by hydroelectric power plants, 3% by nuclear power plants and rest by 10% from other alternate sources like solar, wind, biomass etc.

India is the sixth largest in terms of power generation.

 

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

There is a cat ______ the house.

 

A) at B) for
C) of D) in
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) in

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Which of the following physiological symptoms are signs of stress?

A) Arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome B) Dental cavities and bone loss
C) Headaches and elevated blood pressure D) Hearing and vision loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Headaches and elevated blood pressure

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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.

 

Although it has been felt necessary to devote much space to ________ attempt to find principles that may be said to be at the basis ________ the art of all nations, the executive side of the question has not been neglected. And it is hoped that the __________ method for the study of drawing from the two opposite points of view ofline and mass here advocated may be useful, and help students to avoid some of the _____________ that results from attempting simultaneously the study of these______________ qualities of form expression.

 

study of these ______________ qualities of form expression.

 

A) difference B) different
C) differences D) differently
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) different

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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.

 

This argument is completely ______________ and shows very little understanding ____________ education. The costs quoted for private schools, one, have no reliable source of data and, ______________, they discount two kinds of hidden costs — to the family and _____________ the nation. Often the cost of education in private schools is _________________ with the fee per child.

 

This argument is completely _____________

 

A) incredible B) spurious
C) amazing D) inadequate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) spurious

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

There is renewed sense(A)/of urgency in(B)/completing the project.(C)/No error(D)

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A

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Ozone hole is caused by chemicals like _____.

A) Nitrogen Oxide B) Hydrogen Sulphide
C) Chloro Fluoro Carbon D) Carbon Monoxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chloro Fluoro Carbon

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