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The United Nations' (UN) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking falls on- 

A) 29th June  B) 21st June 
C) 12th June  D) 26th June 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 26th June 

Explanation:

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. The United Nations' (UN) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking falls on June 26 each year. 

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Stringent

A) Annoying B) Revengeful
C) Incidental D) Rigorous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rigorous

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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Q:

Indian armed forces conducted 'Operation Meghdoot' at

A) Kargil B) Srinagar
C) Siachen D) Amritsar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Siachen

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Which one of the following areas of India is covered by tropical evergreen forest?

A) Semi­-arid areas of Gujarat B) Eastern Ghats
C) Western Ghats D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Western Ghats

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Photosynthesis takes place inside plant cells in _____.

A) Ribosomes B) Chloroplasts
C) Nucleus D) Mitochondria
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chloroplasts

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A human body works within the pH range of

A) 6.0 to 7.0 B) 6.0 to 6.8
C) 7.0 to 8.6 D) 7.0 to 7.8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7.0 to 7.8

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If the average total cost are Rs 54, average variable cost is Rs 36 and quantity produced is 2500 units, find the total fixed costs (in Rs) of the firm?

A) 30000 B) 15000
C) 45000 D) 60000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 45000

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