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Which of the following authors wrote the novel ‘The Black Hill’ ?

A) Jhumpa Lahiri B) Amitav Ghosh
C) Ramesh Kuntal D) Mamang Dai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mamang Dai

Explanation:

Mamang Dai has been awarded the ‘Sahitya Akademi A ward 2017 for her novel ‘The Black Hill’ in English. Ramesh Kuntal has been awarded for his literary criticism ‘Vishw Mithak Sarit Sagar’ in Hindi.

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Which of the following carries oxygen to various parts of human body?

A) Red blood cells B) White blood cells
C) Plasma D) Nerves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Red blood cells

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Involuntary muscles are controlled by the

A) Central nervous system B) Autonomic nervous system
C) Peripheral nervous system D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Autonomic nervous system

Explanation:

Involuntary muscles are the muscles which contract without conscious control whereas Voluntary muscles are the muscles that help you walk, talk, pick up things, jump and do all the basic or complex movements you do everyday with your consciousness.

* The contraction in the involuntary muscles is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. These are present in the walls of the digestive system, blood vessels, bronchi, uterus and bladder.

* Voluntary muscles are mostly located in the arms ,legs ,hands, and feet.

 

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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.


The "Global Nutrition Report 2016" once again ____________ India's slow overall progress ____________ addressing chronic malnutrition, manifest in stunting (low weight for age), wasting (low weight for height), micronutrient __________ and over­weight. Our track _________ in reducing the proportion of undernourished children over the past decade has been modest at best, and _____________ what other countries with comparable socio­economic indicators have achieved.


micronutrient __________ and over­weight.

A) scarcities B) lack
C) absence D) deficiencies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) deficiencies

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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.

 

Let your hair down

 

A) Behave uninhibitedly.   B) Accept your deeds.  
C) Remove the mask.   D) Feel fresh and rejuvenated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Behave uninhibitedly.  

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

My father generously donated money to the church.

 

A) Money is generously being donated to the church by my father. B) Money has been generously donated to the church by my father.
C) Money had been generously donated to the church by my father. D) Money was generously donated to the church by my father.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Money was generously donated to the church by my father.

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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.

 

Farcical

 

A) Serious   B) Absurd
C) Analytical D) Lame
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Absurd

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How many bio-geographical zones are there in India?

A) 2 B) 4
C) 6 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

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