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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.

 

Of the three activities of thought, word and deed, perhaps thought is the most ______ and powerful force, for it is the ______ of the other two. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world. No matter in whose mind thought occurs; its laser-like energy seeks a target. That’s why we give so much importance to ______, seeking divine blessings before ______ on any project as we know that positive thinking is a strong force that can be ______ for the welfare and success of all.

 

blessings before ______ on any

A) dismainting B) getting off
C) concluding D) embarking
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) embarking

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Which country was designated as the major defence partner of USA in December, 2016?

A) Canada B) Israel
C) India D) United Kingdom
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) India

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Statement I :The  passing  of  the  Coercive Acts  made reconciliation   between   Britain   and   her American colonies virtually impossible.

Statement II :The  British  Parliament,  having  issued  the Stamp Act in 1765, repealed it later.

A) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I B) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

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The Coercive Acts included a series of   laws   passed   by   the   British Parliament    in    1774,    including Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration  of  Justice  Act,  and the  Quartering  Act  of  1774,  which were  meant  to  punish  American colonies  for  throwing  a  large  tea shipment  into  Boston Harbour,  so,the  passing  of  the  Coercive  Acts made reconciliation between Britain  and  her  American  colonies virtually impossible. The Stamp Act of  1765  was  passed  by  Parliament of  Great  Britain to  impose  a  direct tax   on   the   colonies   of   British America.  It  was  later  repealed  on March 18, 1766 after protest.
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Which of the following can do more work?

A) A rotating wheel B) A moving bullet
C) A speeding stone D) A raised hammer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A moving bullet

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This tax is entirely borne by the entity it is levied upon and cannot be passed.

A) Direct tax B) Indirect tax
C) Straight tax D) Advance tax
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Direct tax

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______________ was a philosopher and theologian from India during early 8th century who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta.

A) Adi Shankara B) Dyaneshwar
C) Eknath D) Madhvacharya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Adi Shankara

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Which famous cricketer co-owns the Pro-Kabaddi team from Tamil Nadu named 'Tamil Thalaivas'?

A) Sunil Gavaskar B) Ravi Shastri
C) Krishnamachari Srikkanth D) Sachin Tendulkar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sachin Tendulkar

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The angles of elevation of the top of a temple, from the foot and the top of a building 30 m high, are 60° and 30° respectively. Then height of the temple is

A) 50 m B) 43 m
C) 40 m D) 45 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 45 m

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