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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.

When the kerosene burned, the fuel in the tank below would be __________ pressure, and __________a small circular flame would appear in the burner.The valve had to be opened to let more kerosene vapour to the burner and pumping resumed. With the increase in pressure, the burner flame would spread _________ a loud noise. To lower the flame,the valve had to be _________ opened to reduce the pressure and then tightened until the desired flame size was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame to be bigger, you had to hit the piston again. Pump stoves are still in vogue.

below would be __________ pressure

A) inside B) into
C) about D) under
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) under

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Recipient of C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2014-15 in cricket was

A) Syed Kirmani B) E.A.S. Prasanna
C) G.R. Vishwanath D) Bishan Singh Bedi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Syed Kirmani

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The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is annually awarded for outstanding achievement in which area?

A) Science and Technology B) Indian Classical Music
C) Tribal Art Forms D) Literature
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Science and Technology

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A study published in PLOS Medicine found that obesity was the cause of 1 in 10 deaths in the United States. Also, obesity was the third-leading cause of death in men and women, after high blood pressure and smoking. Hence, many doctors believe that it’s high time obesity be placed in the category of serious diseases as it not only decreases life expectancy but also impairs the normal functioning of the body.
Which of the following statements, if true, undermines the given argument?

A) Extreme obesity can shorten a person's life span by 10 years. B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.
C) Obesity can be a genetic disorder such as sickle-cell anemia and Tay- Sachs, which are classified as diseases. D) The Food and Drug Administration, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Obesity Society, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the American College of Gastroenterology have i
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.

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The given argument states that obesity should be categorized as a serious disease as it is known to decrease life expectancy and to harm the normal functioning of the body just like any other life-threatening disease. Option B undermines the argument by pointing out that obesity is mostly a lifestyle problem and not a disease. Compared to 40 years ago, people today spend more time commuting, sitting in front of a computer, watching television, playing video games, and generally exercising less, and end up burning fewer calories. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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Conflict resolution skills include which of the following?

A) defining the problem, proposing solutions, and listening B) disagreeing, arguing, talking, and making up
C) arguing, asking questions, and consulting others D) all of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) defining the problem, proposing solutions, and listening

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In 1969, who among the following was a part of the crew of spaceflight Apollo-XI?

A) Yuri Gagarin B) Pete Conrad
C) Alan Shepard D) Neil Armstrong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neil Armstrong

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The first democratically elected female President of Africa is from

A) Nigeria B) Liberia
C) Tanzania D) Kenya  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Liberia

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The political system in Afghanistan is known as

A) Islamic State of Afghanistan B) Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
C) Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan D) Islamic Government of Afghanistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

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