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In the following question, a short passage with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank is given. Select the best out of the five answer choices given, to make the passage complete and coherent (coherent means logically complete and sound).
There is a fairly universal sentiment that the use of nuclear weapons is clearly contrary to mortality and that its production probably so, does not go far enough. These activities are not only opposed to mortality but also to the law. If the legal objection can be added to the moral, the argument against the use and manufacture of these weapons will considerably be reinforced. Now the time is ripe to evaluate the responsibility of scientists who knowingly use their expertise for the construction of such weapons, which has a deleterious effect on mankind.
How appropriate it is that all this valuable skill should be devoted to the manufacture of weapons of death in a world of poverty is a question that must touch the scientific conscience.

A) Almost 50% of the skilled scientific manpower in the world is now engaged in the armaments industry. B) To think that majority of the scientists are promoting the manufacturing of the armaments is hurtful.
C) Scientists should use their conscience before taking up these contracts to manufacture the weapons of mass destruction. D) Scientific manpower is used to the interests of some selfish and careless people who want to threaten the existence of homo-sapiens.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Almost 50% of the skilled scientific manpower in the world is now engaged in the armaments industry.

Explanation:

Choice 1 is correct as it matches with the flow of the passage. The whole paragraph is about the devastating effects that nuclear weapons have due to certain curtailments on part of the
scientists in the moral and the conscience aspect. It is only logical to mention an argument to support the next statement. It also keeps up with the tone and general
subject of the passage.
Option 2 is a bad choice as it talks about absolutely nothing and is too naïve. Therefore is incorrect as it is beyond the general theme.
Option 3 is incorrect as it obviously does not go with the flow of the Para.
As for option 4, it is incorrect as the statement is illogical.
As for 5, neither does it logically follow the previous sentence nor is it related to the anything in the next sentence.

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The   chemical   properties   of   an   element depend upon

A) the number of isotopes of the element B) the mass number of the element
C) the  total  number  of  neutrons  in  the element D) the    number    of    electrons    in    the outermost shell of the element
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) the    number    of    electrons    in    the outermost shell of the element

Explanation:

Chemical  properties of  an element depend   on the number   and   the configuration   of   their   (valence) electrons.

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Who is the first Indian Gold Medal Winner in individual category in Olympic games?

A) Abhinav Bindra B) Sushil Kumar
C) R.V.S.Rathore D) Leander Paes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Leander Paes

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Belonging to middle class.

A) Chamois B) Turquois
C) Bourgeois D) Envious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bourgeois

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Who amongst the following is a renowned vocalist?

A) Kaushalaya Reddy B) Manjit Bawa
C) Raja Ravi Verma D) Pt. Jasraj
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pt. Jasraj

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The salary of a person is reduced by 20% . To restore the previous salary, his present salary is to be increased by

A) 20% B) 25%
C) 17.5% D) 22.5%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25%

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The volume of a right circular cone, whose radius of the base is same as one-third of its altitude, and the volume of a sphere are equal. The ratio of the radius of the cone to the radius of the sphere is :

A) 1:1 B) 3√4:1
C) 3√3:3√2 D) 3√4:3√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3√4:3√3

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If  a+1a2 = 3, then the value of a18+ a12+a6 + 1 is

A) 3 B) 1
C) 0 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0

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