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On 5 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2017. The Bill proposes to hike the salary of Chief Justice of India (CJI) to nearly ______.

 

A) Rs 2.80 lakh per month B) Rs 3.9 lakh per month
C) Rs 2 lakh per month D) Rs 5 lakh per month
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 2.80 lakh per month

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Phytohormones are

A) substances controlling diseases B) regulators synthesized by plants influencing physiological processes
C) substances used for photosynthesis D) chemicals used for peeling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) substances used for photosynthesis

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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.


In a dynamic society everything is provided for by law and only a few things are __________ to politicians. The universe is governed ________ law. The inverse square law __________ the earth in its orbit and the law of atomic fusion keeps the sun shining ________ the whole earth. Likewise, the law should govern a nation where the judge, the police and the civil servant dispense ___________ to the citizen.


the sun shining ________ the whole earth.

 

A) for B)  of
C) from D) form
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) for

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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.

 

Let us examine the facts in the case more ____________. First of all, language is no more ____________ a medium; it is like air to the creatures of the land or water to fishes. If it is perfectly clear and pure, we do not notice it any more than we notice pure air when the sun is shining ________ a clear sky, or the taste of pure cool water when we drink a glass __________ a hot day. Unless the sun is shining, there is no brightness; unless the water is cool, there is __________ refreshment.

 

in the case more ____________. First of all

 

A) closely   B) close  
C) closed   D) closeness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) closely  

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In each below is given a statement followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement Give answer:

Statement:

For the first time India will invite heads of ten Asian nations for the Republic day 2018 celebrations. ASEAN is the association of south-east Asian nations. Its members are Vietnam, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia and Myanmar.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement?


Conclusions:
(i) Republic day 2018 will be the first event ever where so many leaders will together will be the chief guests at the parade which would showcase India’s Military might.
(ii) India is the only country among southeast Asian nations which celebrates Republic Day.
(iii) India and ASEAN are actively engaged in a comprehensive economic partnership, which is expected to emerge as the largest regional trading arrangement.

A) If only conclusion II follows B) If only conclusion I, III follows
C) If only conclusion I follows D) If only conclusion III follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) If only conclusion I follows

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(i)The statement can be concluded from the given statement because it describes that Republic day 2018 will witness so many leaders for the first time which is also mentioned in the given statement that for the first time India will invite heads of ten ASEAN nations for Republic day 2018 celebrations.
(ii) This statement cannot be concluded from the given statement as it is not mentioned in the given statements.
(iii) This also cannot be concluded as no information is given about India and Asian’s economic partnership.

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____ is used in periscope.

A) Plane mirror B) Prism
C) Concave lens D) Convex lens
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Plane mirror

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The data collected from which one of the following methods is not a primary data?

A) By direct personal interviews B) By indirect personal interviews
C) By schedules sent through enumerators D) From published thesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) From published thesis

Explanation:
Primary data is information that you collect specifically for the purpose of your research project.
An advantage of primary data is that it is specifically tailored to your research needs. A disadvantage is that it is expensive to obtain.
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In August 2017, which of the following launched world’s first future contracts in ‘diamonds’?

 

A) Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) B) Multi Commodity Exchange (MCEX)  
C) National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ)   D) None of these  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX)

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