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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.

 

Familiarity breeds contempt

A) close association with someone leads to a loss of respect for them B) if you do an undesirable thing daily then it becomes acceptable
C) too many people living closely will eventually cause bitterness D) routine has to be broken to bring excitement to life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) close association with someone leads to a loss of respect for them

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India  became a  member  of  which  one  of the following in 2016?

A) Non-Proliferation Treaty B) Missile Technology Control Regime
C) Nuclear Suppliers Group D) Wassenaar Arrangement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Missile Technology Control Regime

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In  a  boost  to  its  non-proliferation credentials, India joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) at   a   ceremony   in   South   Block. India’s  MTCR  membership  would help in furtherance of international non-proliferation  objectives,  India would  enjoy  full  participation  in organisational  activities,  India  had intensified     efforts     at     gaining membership   of   the   MTCR,   the NSG,   the   Australia   Group   and Wassenaar     Arrangement     since getting  a  waiver  at  the  NSG  in 2008. Membership of these groups would    help    India    trade    more effectively    in    critical    high-tech areas

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Definition of Force can be stated from:

A) Newton's second law of motion B) Newton's first law of motion
C) Newton's third law of motion D) Newton's law of gravitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Newton's law of gravitation

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On 3 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill empowers which agency/authority to consider an impact assessment of proposed works in prohibited area?

A) Indian Monument Agency B) National Monument Authority
C) National Monumental and Ancient Site Conservation Authority D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) National Monument Authority

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 On 2 January 2018, Parliament Passed Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) amendment Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to amend ______.

A) IBC, 2015 B) IBC, 2016
C) IBC, 2014 D) IBC, 2013
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IBC, 2016

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The given data shows the registration of bikes and total vehicles (in thousands) for 6 months in 2017 in City X.

Note : In the chart, the first number represents bikes and the second number represents total vehicles.

Based on the given data, from January to April 2017, the increase in the registration of vehicles other than bikes is ___.

A) 9050 B) 8500
C) 9000 D) 8000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9000

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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.

Explanation:

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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How  many  medals were  won  by  India  in 2016 Summer Olympics?

A) One silver and one Bronze B) Two Gold
C) Two Bronze D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) One silver and one Bronze

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India    competed    at    the    2016 Summer    Olympics    in    Rio    de Janeiro,   Brazil,   from   5   to   21 August   2016.   The   Indian   roster featured  three  Olympic  medallists from  London,  including  badminton star     Saina     Nehwal,     freestyle wrestler  and  four-time  Olympian Yogeshwar  Dutt,  and  rifle  shooter Gagan   Narang.   Medals   Ranked 67th:  Gold  0,  Silver  1,  Bronze  1, Total  2  Competitors:  117  in  15 sports

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