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Who is the author of "The Lowland"?

A) Amitav Ghosh B) kiran Desai
C) Jhumpa Lahiri D) Aravind Adiga
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jhumpa Lahiri

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A study published in PLOS Medicine found that obesity was the cause of 1 in 10 deaths in the United States. Also, obesity was the third-leading cause of death in men and women, after high blood pressure and smoking. Hence, many doctors believe that it’s high time obesity be placed in the category of serious diseases as it not only decreases life expectancy but also impairs the normal functioning of the body.
Which of the following statements, if true, undermines the given argument?

A) Extreme obesity can shorten a person's life span by 10 years. B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.
C) Obesity can be a genetic disorder such as sickle-cell anemia and Tay- Sachs, which are classified as diseases. D) The Food and Drug Administration, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Obesity Society, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the American College of Gastroenterology have i
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.

Explanation:

The given argument states that obesity should be categorized as a serious disease as it is known to decrease life expectancy and to harm the normal functioning of the body just like any other life-threatening disease. Option B undermines the argument by pointing out that obesity is mostly a lifestyle problem and not a disease. Compared to 40 years ago, people today spend more time commuting, sitting in front of a computer, watching television, playing video games, and generally exercising less, and end up burning fewer calories. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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India was able to achieve the fiscal deficit target for the Financial Year 2016-17. It was how much percent of GDP?

A) 3.50% B) 4.20%
C) 3.00% D) 2.50%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3.50%

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Atomic mass of Sulphur is 32 u. The number of moles in 16 grams of Sulphur is:

A) 0.5 moles of Sulphur B) 0.25 moles of Sulphur
C) 0.75 moles of Sulphur D) 1 mole of Sulphur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.5 moles of Sulphur

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The theatre was keeping a seat for you.

A) A seat was being kept for you by the theatre. B) Keeping of a seat for you has been done by the theatre.
C) The theatre has kept a seat for you. D) A seat would be kept for you by the theatre.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A seat was being kept for you by the theatre.

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Which   one   of   the   following   is   not   a component  of  Revenue  Receipts  of  the Union Government?

A) Corporate tax receipts B) Dividends and profits
C) Disinvestment receipts D) Interest receipts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Disinvestment receipts

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Revenue    receipts    are    regular source of Government of India, but Disinvestment   receipts   are   not regular    source    of    Income    of Government  and  all  other  given are regular

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_______ is issued when the court finds that a particular office holder is not doing legal duty and thereby is infringing on the right of an individual.

A) Habeas Corpus B) Mandamus
C) Prohibition D) Quo Warranto
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mandamus

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Which one of the following statements is not correct with respect to Article 32 of the Constitution of India?

A) It provides remedies to citizens for the enforcement of fundamental rights.   B) It is a part of fundamental rights.
C) The Supreme Court cannot refuse a writ petition under Article 32 on the ground of delay. D) Protection under Article 32 also applies to the enforcement of ordinary law which has nothing to do with the fundamental rights.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Protection under Article 32 also applies to the enforcement of ordinary law which has nothing to do with the fundamental rights.

Explanation:

Protection under Article 32 applies only to the fundamental rights as provided by the Constitution.

 

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