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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

All of us have admired some writers, ______________ their work over that of others for their writing style as much as for the content of their work. ____________ writer who has, for more than half a century, _______________ for his searing honesty is George Orwell. He is recondite, but he is never ________________. He says it as it is and yet says it as it has not been said ____________.

 

He is recondite, but he is never ________________.

 

A) trite B) pertinent
C) impressive D) relevant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) trite

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

The child looked up at her teacher, obviously afraid that she would further __________ her.

 

A) revere B) extol
C) laud D) chastise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) chastise

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

The way criminal justice is designed and administered today _______________ serves any of the purposes for which it is set up: towards securing life and property. It does not ________________ criminals because of the delay and uncertainties involved in its processes and ridiculously ineffective punishments it imposes ____________________ those few who get convicted. It provides wide discretion to the police and the prosecution, __________________ the system vulnerable to corruption and manipulation and endangering basic ____________________ of innocent citizens.


It does not ________________ criminals because of the delay and uncertainties involved in its processes

 

A) deter B) divert
C) ban D) prohibit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) deter

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

 

own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted,

 

A) these B) this
C) those D) here
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) this

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Involuntary muscles are controlled by the

A) Central nervous system B) Autonomic nervous system
C) Peripheral nervous system D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Autonomic nervous system

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Involuntary muscles are the muscles which contract without conscious control whereas Voluntary muscles are the muscles that help you walk, talk, pick up things, jump and do all the basic or complex movements you do everyday with your consciousness.

* The contraction in the involuntary muscles is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. These are present in the walls of the digestive system, blood vessels, bronchi, uterus and bladder.

* Voluntary muscles are mostly located in the arms ,legs ,hands, and feet.

 

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What are the organs similar in basic structure/shape, modified to perform different functions called?

A) Analogous organs B) Homologous organs
C) Heterogeneous organs D) Homogenous organs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Homologous organs

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___ is used to control the fission reaction rate in a nuclear reactor as it absorbs neutrons without itself getting into fissioning.

 

A) Heavy water B) Graphite
C) Water D) Calcium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Calcium

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What is C12H22O11 also known as

A) Sand B) Sugar
C) Salt D) Clay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sugar

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