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In the following questions a part of a sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the alternative from the four given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence
given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase, choose option i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

We are used to giving benefit of a doubt to people we are closest to, the ones who we know very well. This comes to us naturally as we know for a fact they are good people; and even more - we know they like/ love us so they wouldn't do anything against us.

A) Since we love and trust our close ones, we often tend to believe them, even when we are not sure what they are saying is true.	B) Given that we are very attached to our relatives, we often try to hide their crimes and cover up for their lies.
C) Since humans are inherently doubting, there is a tendency to be sceptic about anyone.	D) Humans have nepotism ingrained in them, which means that they would favour only their relatives over and above a fool proof evidence against them.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Since we love and trust our close ones, we often tend to believe them, even when we are not sure what they are saying is true.

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To give a benefit of doubt means to decide that you will believe someone, even though you are not sure that what the person is saying is true.

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Which among the following difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration is INCORRECT?

A) Aerobic respiration takes place in presence of oxygen – Anaerobic respiration takes place in the absence of oxygen	B) In Aerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into ethanol and carbon dioxide – In Anaerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into carbon dioxide and water
C) In Aerobic respiration more energy is released – In Anaerobic respiration less energy is released	D) Aerobic respiration takes place in mitochondria– Anaerobic respiration takes place in yeast

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) In Aerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into ethanol and carbon dioxide – In Anaerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into carbon dioxide and water

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Which of the following is NOT a pollination agent for cross pollination?

A) Water	B) Animals
C) Wind	D) Plants

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Plants

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______ of species is a reflection of their evolutionary relationships.

A) Characteristics	B) Adaptation
C) Illustration	D) Classification

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Classification

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What is the name of ecologically clean rocket developed by Russia based space research center?

A) Angara	B) Vostok
C) Korolev	D) Luna

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Angara

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In terms of size, Neptune ranks no. ___ in our Solar System.

A) 1	B) 2
C) 3	D) 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4

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Which of the following minerals is not found in the plateau regions?

A) Coal	B) Iron ore
C) Mineral oil	D) Manganese

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mineral oil

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The radius of curvature of a concave mirror is 30 cm. Following Cartesian Sign Convention, its focal length is expressed as

A) -30 cm	B) -15 cm
C) +30 cm	D) +15 cm

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