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Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.

Genetic variation is the cornerstone of evolution, without which there can be no natural selection, and so a low genetic diversity decreases the ability of a species to survive and reproduce, explains lead author Yoshan Moodley, Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Venda in South Africa.

Two centuries ago, the black rhinoceros – which roamed much of sub Saharan Africa – had 64 different genetic lineages; but today only 20 of these lineages remain, says the paper. The species is now restricted to five countries, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Genetically unique populations that once existed in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola have disappeared. The origins of the 'genetic erosion' coincided with colonial rule in Africa and the popularity of big game hunting. From the second half of the 20th century, however, poaching for horns has dramatically depleted their population and genetic diversity, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.


What is important for evolution?

A) Genetic variation B) Large population
C) Mixing of species D) Survival of the fittest
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Genetic variation

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Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1. Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights

2. Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim

3. Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates

4. Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Explanation:

The Commission performs the following functions, namely:Inquire, Suo motu or on apetition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into complaint of

a) violation of human rights –this is extremely obvious

b) negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant.

c) intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.

d) visit, under intimation to the State Government, any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection to study the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.

e) review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

f) review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

g) study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.

h) undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.

i) spread human rights literacy among various sections of society and promote awareness of the safeguards available for the protection of these rights through publications, the media, seminars and other available means.

j) encourage the efforts of non-governmental organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights.

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Who is known as Man of Blood and Iron ?

A) Napoleon B) Bismarck
C) Ho Chi Minh D) Sir Walter Scott
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bismarck

Explanation:

Otto von Bismarck (Prince Bismarck), called “man of blood” from his great war policy, and “iron” from his indomitable will. Many years Chancellor of Prussia and Germany. (Born in September 1st 1815)

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An email account includes a storage area, often called ________

A) mailbox B) hyperlink
C) IP address D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) mailbox

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A plane mirror produces a magnification of

 

 

A) 0 B) +1
C) Infinity D) -1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) +1

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

 

Whatever said and done, (not less vital) is the future of the border separating Northern Ireland from the Irish Republic.

 

A) any less vital B) more less vital
C) no less vital D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) no less vital

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In India national, National Income is calculated by the method which is known as

A) the combined method B) the income method
C) the product method D) the expenditure method
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the combined method

Explanation:

In India, National Income is calculated by the combined method. It combines two methods i.e product or output method and the income method. This is done to overcome the problem of deficiency of statistics. The product method endeavours to find out the net contribution to national income of all producing units. The income method adds up income and payments accruing of factors of production. This method is used in the tertiary  sector like government services banking etc and also in the commoity sector if output data is not available.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series?

17, 98, 26, 89, 35, ?

A) 80 B) 75
C) 67 D) 53
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 80

Explanation:

1. Ans. A.
98 = 17 + 81
26 = 98 – 72
89 = 26 + 63
35 = 89 – 54
? = 35 + 45, i.e. ? = 80

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