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With regard to ‘Project Tiger’, which one of the following statements is not correct?

A) It was launched in India in the years 1973. B) The objective of the project is to preserve the habitats and tigers therein as natural heritage.
C) The project emphasized to ensure viable population of tigers in India. D) There are no Tiger Reserves in north-eastern part of India.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) There are no Tiger Reserves in north-eastern part of India.

Explanation:

There are three Tiger reserves in Northeast India: Dampa Tiger Reserve, Pakul Tiger Reserve, Namdapha Tiger Reserve

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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.

To have something on the brain

A) To be obsessed with something B) To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply
C) To unable to solve a particularly difficult philosophical problem D) To think wistfully about past life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To be obsessed with something

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Obtain something by force, threats, or other unfair means.

A) To regret B) To extort
C) To resent D) To encompass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To extort

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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.

A blessing in disguise

A) A misfortune that eventually has good results B) A person who has changed so much that he is now unrecognisable
C) A prayer asking for God's favour D) A bad person hiding his face behind a mask
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A misfortune that eventually has good results

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

Wide, uninterrupted view.

A) windowview B) panorama
C) macroscopic D) eagle-view
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) panorama

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'Vikalp' is a scheme launched by Indian Railways to help wait-listed passengers. Which of the following is NOT true about this scheme?

A) Confirmed berths in alternate trains. B) No-extra charges will be taken from passengers.
C) Wait-listed passengers can avail opportunity of travelling in Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Special trains even when booking made is in other mail/express trains. D) Vikalp scheme will be initially available for e-tickets only.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Confirmed berths in alternate trains.

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In the union Budget 2015-16, two new IIMs will be opened in which of the following states?

A) Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab B) Andhra Pradesh, Punjab
C) Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir D) Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir

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Which of the following is not an autoimmune disease?

A) Vitiligo B) Alzheimer's
C) Rheumatoid arthritis D) Psoriasis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alzheimer's

Explanation:

Auto-immune disease :: Sometimes, due to genetic and other unknown reasons, the body attack self-cells. This results in damage to the body and is called auto-immune disease.

 

From the options,

-> Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which antibodies are produced against the synovial membrane and cartilage.

-> Vitiligo causes white patches on skin also characterised as autoimmune disorder.

-> Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches of thick red skin and is also autoimmune.

-> Alzheimer's disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease. Alzheimer's disease is due to deficiency of neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

 

Hence, Alzheimer's is not the auto-immune disease.

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