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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.

As one of the most misunderstood practices, yoga has often borne the brunt of being __________ in extremes: of yogis in pretzel-like contortions at __________ end of the spectrum, and young Instagram-led, erstwhile-overweight beach posers ____________ the other. The truth is that yoga is what you want it to be — the ultimate customisable exercise form. For a runner, it may mean lengthening muscles to gain _______________, while for someone who is hyper-flexible, it could be a way of __________core strength.

erstwhile-overweight beach posers ____________ the other.

A) in B) on
C) of D) at
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) at

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Who wrote the book -"The Argumentative Indian"?

A) Amartya Sen B) Anita Desai
C) Arun Shourie D) Arundhati Roy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Amartya Sen

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Which pair of the following Indians has been selected for grant of Raman Magasaysay Award 2016

A) Bezwada Wilson and T.M. Krishna B) T.M. Krishna and Arvind Adiga
C) Arvind Adiga and Bezwada Wilson D) T.M. Krishna and Satish Gujral
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bezwada Wilson and T.M. Krishna

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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.

 

Keep at bay

 

A) Keep your loved ones protected even when they are faced with problems.   B) To control something and prevent it from causing you problems.  
C) Hide your precious stuff.   D) Be alert at all times.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To control something and prevent it from causing you problems.  

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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.

 

In its _______________ phase, the big telco monopolies tried to levy a "tax" on all Internet content __________________. The Internet companies were then the new kids on the _________________. They and the Internet user community fought back such attempts. This was the first net neutrality war, and it ______________ the principle of ________________ on the Internet between different types of content or sites.

 

The Internet companies were then the new kids on the _________________.

 

A) slab B) bar
C) block D) square
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) block

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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 way criminal justice is designed and administered today _______________ serves any of the purposes for which it is set up: towards securing life and property. It does not ________________ criminals because of the delay and uncertainties involved in its processes and ridiculously ineffective punishments it imposes ____________________ those few who get convicted. It provides wide discretion to the police and the prosecution, __________________ the system vulnerable to corruption and manipulation and endangering basic ____________________ of innocent citizens.


__________________ the system vulnerable to corruption and manipulation

 

A) to render B) rendering
C) rendered D) render
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) rendering

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Which of the following is a Dominant Autosomal Disorder ?

A) Albinism B) Cystic Fibrosis
C) Phenyl Ketorunia D) Alzheimer's Disease
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Alzheimer's Disease

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Which of the following is usually not an air­pollutant?

A) Hydrocarbons B) Sulphur dioxide
C) Carbon dioxide D) Nitrous oxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nitrous oxide

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