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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.

When the kerosene burned, the fuel in the tank below would be __________ pressure, and __________a small circular flame would appear in the burner.The valve had to be opened to let more kerosene vapour to the burner and pumping resumed. With the increase in pressure, the burner flame would spread _________ a loud noise. To lower the flame,the valve had to be _________ opened to reduce the pressure and then tightened until the desired flame size was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame to be bigger, you had to hit the piston again. Pump stoves are still in vogue.

was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame

A) If B) Nor
C) So D) Thus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) If

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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.

Sunny was driving the car so fast that it slipped at the turn.

A) Sunny slipped at the turn as he was driving the car so fast. B) So fast was Sunny driving the car that it slipped at the turn.
C) The car was being driven by Sunny so fast that it slipped at the turn. D) The car slipped at the turn as Sunny was driving it so fast.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The car was being driven by Sunny so fast that it slipped at the turn.

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Which one of the following events is not correctly matched with the year in which it happened?

A) Inauguration of the SWIFT system of electronic inter bank fund transfers worldwide—1985 B) Conclusion of the Uruguay Round of GATT—1994
C) Inauguration of the World Trade Organization—1995 D) Establishment of the first wholly electronic stock exchange (Nasdaq)—1971
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Inauguration of the SWIFT system of electronic inter bank fund transfers worldwide—1985

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•SWIFT was founded in the 1970s, based on the ambitious and innovative vision of creating a global financial messaging service, and a common language for international financial messaging.

•The Uruguay Round was the 8th round of multilateral trade negotiations (MTN) conducted within the framework of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), spanning from 1986 to 1994 and embracing 123 countries as "contracting parties".

•The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade. The WTO officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement.

•Founded by the National Association of Securities Dealers, the NASDAQ began trading on February 8, 1971, as the world's first electronic stock market.

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Who appoints Advocate General of State in India?

A) Governor of State B) Chief Minister of State
C) Law Minister of State D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Governor of State

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Lorenz curve shows

A) Inflation B) Unemployment
C) Income distribution D) Poverty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Income distribution

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What does Trypsin do?

A) Breaks down Carbohydrates B) Synthesizes proteins
C) Breaks down fats D) Breaks down proteins
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Breaks down proteins

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

 


The rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless

 

A) Nihilism B) Certitude
C) Credence D) Fidelity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nihilism

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

When others criticise us we should not be ______ but should be truthful, honest and sincere.

 

A) saturated B) distracted
C) perturbed D) dissipated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) perturbed

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