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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.

 

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

 

often struck ______ wonder at

 

A) with   B) against  
C) around D) above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) with  

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As per Economic survey 2017-18, the percentage contribution of the services sector to India's GDP will be in the range of

A) Between 40-50% B) Greater than 50%
C) Less than 30% D) Between 30-40%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Greater than 50%

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What happens to the Potential and Kinetic energies of a body as it falls down from a height?

A) Its Potential energy decreases while its Kinetic energy increases B) There is no change in its Potential or Kinetic energy
C) Its Potential and Kinetic energies decrease D) Its Potential energy increases while its Kinetic energy decreases
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Its Potential energy decreases while its Kinetic energy increases

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The forces between two bodies are always equal and opposite. This idea is stated in the form of Newton's

A) first and second law of motion B) first law of motion
C) third law of motion D) second law of motion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) third law of motion

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

They said, “We are starting now."

 

A) They said that we were starting then. B) They said that they were starting now.
C) They said that they would be starting now. D) They said that they were starting then.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) They said that they were starting then.

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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'.

India, a country of more than 1 billion (1)/ population, is emerged as the (2)/ economic superpower of the world. (3)/ No error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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___ is used in yellow lamp street lights.

A) Neon B) Nitrogen
C) Phosphorous D) Sodium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sodium

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In a longitudinal wave, the distance between two consecutive compressions and two consecutive refractions is called

A) Matter B) Wavelength
C) Magnitude D) Energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Wavelength

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