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

The investment bankers worked with the management of both the merging companies to ___________ a consensus on the merger terms.

A) express B) emerge
C) elucidate D) reach
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) reach

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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 red rag to a bull

 

A) A few inspirational words can do wonderful things B) An object, utterance, or act which is certain to provoke someone
C) A signal or symbol used to warn a person D) All prepared and waiting for the signal to start
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An object, utterance, or act which is certain to provoke someone

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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.

 

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

 

for interpreting __________ and impressions

 

A) fact B) facts  
C) factual D) factually
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) facts  

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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.

 

Our reputation and image is most definitely determined by our ______. Also our ______ tend to be habit forming, in that we have a ______ to act in a particular manner. Hence most people are ______ by their deeds and seem to have little control over their actions. We usually act according to or in response to our surroundings-our circumstances and the environment which to a great extent ______ our priorities and objectives.

 

people are ______ by their deeds and seem.

 

A) born B) alive
C) shaped D) killed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) shaped

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A 5 kg object is raised through a height of 4 m. The work done by the force of gravity acting on the object is (take g = 10 m/s2)

 

A) 200j B) 20j
C) -20j D) -200j
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -200j

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The ____ of a substance is defined as the mass per unit volume.

A) density B) viscosity
C) porosity D) luminosity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) density

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What is the resistance (in Ω) of an electrical component if a current of 0.4 A passes through it on application of 12 V of potential difference across it?

 

A) 4.8 B) 60
C) 9.6 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30

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Which of the following are constitutional provisions and laws for the protection of the rights of the Scheduled Castes in India?

1.Article 17 of the Constitution of India

2.The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

3.The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 

A) 1 and 3 only B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3  D) 2 and 3 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1, 2 and 3 

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Protective arrangements: Such measures as are required to enforce equality, to provide punitive measures for transgressions, to eliminate established practices that perpetuate inequities, etc.A number of laws were enacted to implement the provisions in the Constitution. Examples of such laws include The Untouchability Practices Act, 1955, Scheduled Casteand Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993, etc. Despite legislation, social discrimination and atrocities against the backward castes continued topersist

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