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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

To clip one's wings

A) To stop one from flying B) To trim the leaves
C) To deprive one of power D) To hurt a bird
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To deprive one of power

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__________ is the 2016 Oscar Winner for Best Actor.

A) Leonardo DiCaprio B) Bryan Cranston
C) Matt Damon D) Michael Fassbender
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Leonardo DiCaprio

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Which of the following is the largest mammal?

A) Whale B) Rhinoceros
C) Elephant D) Human
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Whale

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Which Indian PSU has launched the country's first 100 Octane petrol?

A) HPCL B) IOC
C) ONGC D) GAIL
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IOC

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Which  of  the  following  statements  with regard to Panchyats in India are correct?

1.Seats ina Panchayat are filled by direct election from the territorial constituencies in the Panchayat area.

2.The Gram Sabha is the body of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to   a   village   within   the   Panchayat area.

3.The  Panchayats  work  on  the  principle of constitutional autonomy.

4.The   State   Legislature may   be   law endow  the  Panchayats  with  the  power and   authority   to   enable   them   to function.

Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 4 D) 1 and 4 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1, 2 and 4

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All are correct except 3, as Panchayats don’t have constitutional autonomy to work.
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The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of Tamil Nadu is

A) 12 B) 16
C) 18 D) 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18

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PMVVY (Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana) pension limit extends to which timeline?

A) March, 2021 B) March, 2019
C) March, 2022 D) March, 2020
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) March, 2020

Explanation:

PMVVY (Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana) pension limit extends to March, 2020.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved extending the investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 15 lakh under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY).
It also extended the last date for a subscription to the scheme till March 31, 2020. The time limit was earlier supposed to end on May 4, 2018.
The PMVVY is being implemented through Life Insurance Corp (LIC) to provide social security during old age and protect the elderly aged 60 years and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions. The scheme provides an assured pension based on a guaranteed rate of return of 8 percent per annum for 10 years.

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Saving is that portion of money income that is .....

A) spent for development of Industries B) not spent on consumption
C) spent on health and education D) spent for consumer durables
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) not spent on consumption

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