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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.

 

Against the clock

 

A) One can't fight one's fate B) Work very fast to complete something within a deadline
C) Time will march on ceaselessly irrespective of what you do D) The person who manages time will be successful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Work very fast to complete something within a deadline

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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.

 

It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ______________ private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ______________ and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ______________ in this cost calculation. However, the family __________ this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.

 

______________ and projects.

 

A) travels B) tours
C) expeditions D) excursions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) excursions

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According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is nota fundamental duty?

A) To respect the National Flag   B) To defend the country
C) To provide education to one’s child D) To promote village and cottage industries
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To promote village and cottage industries

Explanation:

Article 43 also places upon the State the responsibility of promoting cottage industries, and the federal government has, in furtherance of this, established several Boards for the promotion of khadi, handlooms etc., in coordination with the state governments. It is a DPSP.

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Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to the composition of national income in India?

A) The share of manufacturing sector has declined B) The share of services sector has increased sharply.
C) The share of agriculture has remained static. D) The share of services sector has declined.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The share of services sector has increased sharply.

Explanation:

The growth scenario in India shows that the services sector has become the most dominant in the later part of its growth process. The share of services sector in GDP increased from 28.5 per cent in 1950-51 to 39.6 per cent in 1990-91 and then to 52.6 per cent in 2014-15 while the share of primary sector declined from 56.4 per cent in 1950-51 to 33.4 per cent in 1990-91 and then to only 19.0 per cent in 2014-15.

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In December 2017, SEBI tightened rating agency norms. The net worth requirement for rating agencies has now been increased from Rs 5 crore to ______.

A) Rs 10 crore   B) Rs 15 crore
C) Rs 20 crore D) Rs 25 crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 25 crore

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Who devised the policy of Doctrine of Lapse?

A) Lord Curzon B) Lord Mountbatten
C) Lord Dalhousie D) Robert Clive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lord Dalhousie

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Who is the first Indian cricketer to have scored a triple hundred in test cricket?

A) Rahul Dravid B) Sachin Tendulkar
C) VVS Laxman D) Virender Sehwag
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Virender Sehwag

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P- They never desert us even when all fair weather friends have deserted us.
Q- Books are never failing friends.
R- They dispel the dark clouds of gloom from our minds and increase our happiness if we are already happy.
S- Through the ages, the scriptures and other great books have provided, immeasurable solace to the wounded and strife torn humanity.

A) QRSP B) PRSQ
C) RSPQ D) QPRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) QPRS

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