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ΔABC is a right angled triangle, the radius of its circumcircle is 3 cm and the length of its altitude drawn from the opposite vertex to the hypotenuse is 2 cm. Then the area of the triangle is

A) 12 sq cm B) 3 sq cm
C) 6 sq cm D) 5 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6 sq cm

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Ramesh starts his journey by walking 2 kilometres towards North. Then he takes a right turn and walks 1 kilometre. Again takes a right turn and walks 2 kilometre. Now which direction is he facing?

A) East B) West
C) South D) North
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) South

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A study published in PLOS Medicine found that obesity was the cause of 1 in 10 deaths in the United States. Also, obesity was the third-leading cause of death in men and women, after high blood pressure and smoking. Hence, many doctors believe that it’s high time obesity be placed in the category of serious diseases as it not only decreases life expectancy but also impairs the normal functioning of the body.
Which of the following statements, if true, undermines the given argument?

A) Extreme obesity can shorten a person's life span by 10 years. B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.
C) Obesity can be a genetic disorder such as sickle-cell anemia and Tay- Sachs, which are classified as diseases. D) The Food and Drug Administration, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Obesity Society, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the American College of Gastroenterology have i
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.

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The given argument states that obesity should be categorized as a serious disease as it is known to decrease life expectancy and to harm the normal functioning of the body just like any other life-threatening disease. Option B undermines the argument by pointing out that obesity is mostly a lifestyle problem and not a disease. Compared to 40 years ago, people today spend more time commuting, sitting in front of a computer, watching television, playing video games, and generally exercising less, and end up burning fewer calories. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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‘Protocol for Star Rating of Garbage-Free Cities’ launched on January 20, 2018 will be rating cities on ______ rating system.

A) 3-star B) 4-star
C) 5-star D) 7-star
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7-star

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To which dynasty did the famous patron of literature king Bhoja belong?

A) Chalukya B) Chola
C) Paramara D) Pala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Paramara

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Supercilious

 

- In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Supercilious
- In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Supercilious

A) Modest   B) Sociable  
C)  Arrogant   D) Rationa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  Arrogant  

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Where do plants synthesize protein from?

A) Fatty Acids B) Sugar
C) Amino Acids D) Starch
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Amino Acids

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If for the year a country's GDP was $ 1315 million, consumer spending was $900 million, investment by businesses was $180 million, exports were $85 million and imports were $100 million, calculate government spending?

A) $220 million B) $250 million
C) $580 million D) $610 million
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) $250 million

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