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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The trees shed his leaves every time autumn approaches but a healthy tree always gets its leaves back in the spring, which explains the point that fighting spirit is enough to keep one afloat.
i. Has shed their leaves every time autumn approaches
ii. shed their leaves every time autumn approaches
iii. shed its leaves every time autumn approaches

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. Only ii

Explanation:

Ans. B.
A- The subject is ‘trees’, which is plural, so the use of ‘has’ is incorrect as a helping verb.
B- The fragment makes the sentence structurally and grammatically correct.
D- The subject is plural and therefore ‘its’ can’t be used to address the subject.

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Which of the following is not true of graded potentials?

A) They can form on receptor endings B) They increase amplitude as they move away from the stimulus point
C) They are short-lived D) They can be called postsynaptic potentials
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) They increase amplitude as they move away from the stimulus point

Explanation:

Graded potentials are changes in membrane potential that vary in size, as opposed to being all-or-none.

 

In the given options, They increase amplitude as they move away from the stimulus point is not true about the graded potentials.

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Which of the following serves as a nutritive tissue for the growing embryo?

A) Ovule B) Zygote
C) Ovary D) Endosperm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Endosperm

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A genetically engineered form of brinjal known as the BT-­brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is

A) to make it pest resistant B) to improve its taste and nutritive value
C) to make it drought resistant D) to make its shelf-­life longer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to make it pest resistant

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Leela Samson is associated to which classical dance style?

A) Bharatanatyam B) Kathakali
C) Kuchipudi D) Odissi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bharatanatyam

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Prothrombin, responsible for clotting of blood is released by_____.

A) Small Intestine B) Blood Platelets
C) Large Intestine D) Heart
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Blood Platelets

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Swachh Bharat Mission is to

A) Levy Swachh Bharat cess and earn revenue B) Make celebrities clean the roads
C) Achieve clean and healthy India D) Dispose off waste material
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Achieve clean and healthy India

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Which part of the plant gives us saffron?

A) Roots B) Petals
C) Stem D) Stigma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Stigma

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