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What is the theme of the 2018 International Day of Democracy?

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The International Day of Democracy is observed every year on September 15 to highlight the values of freedom and respect for human rights as essential elements of democracy.


 


The theme of the 2018 International Day of Democracy is "Democracy under Strain : Solutions for a changing world".

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In each of these questions, a question is given followed by information in three statements. You have to find out the data in which statement(s) is sufficient to answer the question and mark your answer accordingly. What are the marks scored by Abhijit in English?

I. Marks scored by Abhijit in Maths are more than his marks in Science by 20.

II. Total marks scored by Abhijit in Maths, Science and English are 198.

III. Marks scored by Abhijit in Science are more than his marks in English by 12.

A) Any two of the three B) Only II and III
C) All I, II and III D) Question cannot be answered even with the information in all the three statements
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) All I, II and III

Explanation:

Suppose marked scored by Abhijit in English = x
From statement I,
Marks in science = x + 12
From statement III,
Marks in mathematics = x + 12 + 20
= x + 32
From statement II,
English + Science + Mathematics = 198
x + x +12 + x + 38 = 198
3x = 154
x = 154/3
All I, II and III are required to find answer.

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The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has released the ‘All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) Report 2016-17. Which of the following state has topped in terms of Gross Enrolment Ratio in Higher Education?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala
C) Rajasthan D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has released the ‘All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) Report 2016-17. Tamil Nadu has topped in terms of Gross Enrolment Ratio in Higher Education.Note: Tamil Nadu recorded 46.9% GER. GER is the ratio of enrolment in higher education to population in the eligible age group (18-23 years).

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"Taxes on lands and buildings" is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

A) Union B) State
C) Global D) Concurrent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) State

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Invective

A) Invent B) Expressive
C) Abusive D) Invitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Abusive

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Head over heels

A) To do things exactly opposite of what is expected. B) Madly in love.
C) To do stupid things. D) To unknowingly dive into an unpleasant situation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Madly in love.

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Which one of the following statements regarding histone proteins is correct?

A) Histones are proteins that are present in mitochondrial membrane B) Histones are proteins that are present in nucleus in association with DNA
C) Histones are proteins associated with lipids in the cytosol D) Histones are proteins associated with carbohydrates in the cytosol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Histones are proteins that are present in nucleus in association with DNA

Explanation:

Histones are highly alkaline proteins found in eukaryotic cell nucleusthat package and order the DNA into structural units called nucleosomes. They are the chief protein components of chromatin, acting as spools around which DNA winds, and playrole in gene regulation.

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Which one of the following is a physical change?

A) Burning of coal B) Burning of wood
C) Heating of a platinum crucible D) Heating of potassium chlorate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Heating of a platinum crucible

Explanation:

In Burning of coal, burning of wood and Heating of Potassium Chlorate there will be some sort of chemical change, but Heating of a Platinum crucible is a physical change.

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