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In each of the questions given below, a passage has been given which are either situational based or describes a scenario. Below each passage, a question has been given which is framed to make you to infer something out of it. Mark out the correct inference as your answer.
A former lawmaker, Rewati Raman Bhandari, who drafted the measure that criminalised chhaupadi, said the push to eradicate the practice from villagers, the police and local politicians was still far too muted.
Which of the following describes the reaction of the authorities of towards the eradication of chhaupadi?

A) Subdued	B) Softened
C) Dampened	D) Quite

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Subdued

Explanation:

Subdued means restrained in style or quality. Softened means being or made softer or less loud or clear.
Dampened means to suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity. Quite means to a degree (not used with a negative).
Silenced means reduced to silence. The reaction of the authorities is already mentioned, i.e. muted. All the options, except 'quite', are synonymous with 'muted'. But the reaction was toned-down. Hence, the correct answer is 1.

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Azadirachata indica is the scientific name of

A) Neem	B) Teak
C) Silver Oak	D) Tulsi

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Neem

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The number of parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha) of West Bengal is

A) 12	B) 16
C) 18	D) 20

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16

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A broadcasting station transmits waves with a frequency of $71 x 10^{4}$ Hz and a speed of $3 x 10^{8}$ m/s. The wavelength of the wave is

A) 324.6 m	B) 422.5 m
C) 208.4 m	D) 418.8 m

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 422.5 m

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Among the elements of globalization of culture are tendencies toward

A) enhanced communications, heterogeneity, and equal access to resources.	B) uniform consumption preferences, enhanced communications, unequal access to resources, and uniformity in cultural forms.
C) maintaining local traditions.	D) uniform consumption preferences, slower communications, unequal access to resources, greater access to entertainment, and a mixture of uniformity and variety in cultural forms.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) uniform consumption preferences, enhanced communications, unequal access to resources, and uniformity in cultural forms.

Explanation:

Globalization of culture is the interconnectedness, or the uniformity of the ways of life of people across states and continents in the world.

The elements of globalization of culture are tendencies toward

Uniform consumption preferences
Enhanced communications
Equal access to resources and information.
Uniformity in cultural forms.

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Veteran journalist Shujaat Bukhari who was shot dead was the editor of which of the following newspaper?

A) Jehlum Post	B) Kashmir Observer
C) Kashmir Life	D) Rising Kashmir

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rising Kashmir

Explanation:

Veteran journalist and editor of Srinagar based ‘Rising Kashmir’ newspaper was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside his office in the Press Enclave area of Srinagar in
Jammu & Kashmir. Bukhari was instrumental in organising several conferences for peace in the Kashmir Valley.

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Which one of the following institutions is also called "World Bank" ?

A) International Bank of Reconstruction and Development	B) International Monetary Fund
C) UNICEF	D) IFC

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) International Bank of Reconstruction and Development

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PM Modi's Birthday has been celebrated as ........... across India.

A) Kisan Diwas	B) Sewa Diwas
C) Hindi Diwas	D) Bal Diwas

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