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In the following question, a passage is given which describes a situation. From the given options, mark the correct inference that can be drawn from the passage. If none of the inferences follow, mark option 5, “None of these” as the answer.
The philosophy of pragmatism goes something like this. The mind is such that it deals only with ideas. It is not possible for the mind to relate to anything other than ideas. Therefore, it is not correct to think that the mind actually can ponder reality. All that the mind can ponder is its ideas about reality. (Whether or not that is the way reality actually is, is a metaphysical
issue). Therefore, whether or not something is true is not a matter of how closely it corresponds to the absolute truth, but of how consistent it is with our experience.

A) Our experiences define our concept of reality. B) Reality is a metaphysical issue.
C) Pragmatism and reality are two sides of the same coin. D) Our experiences enable us to determine the truth.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Our experiences define our concept of reality.

Explanation:

The passage states that reality is not an absolute truth, but a result of our consistent experiences. This makes option a is a correct inference made from the passage. Option 2 is a direct statement already made in the given passage. Option 3 cannot be inferred from the passage as ‘pragmatism’ is considered as a philosophy while ‘reality’ is considered as an amalgamation of our experiences. According to the given passage our experiences enables us to determine what is the reality which may or may not be the truth. This makes option 4 incorrect.

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Under the Indian Constitution, legislative powers are vested with the

A) President B) Prime Minister
C) Union Council of Ministers D) Parliament
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Parliament

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Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to the composition of national income in India?

A) The share of manufacturing sector has declined B) The share of services sector has increased sharply.
C) The share of agriculture has remained static. D) The share of services sector has declined.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The share of services sector has increased sharply.

Explanation:

The growth scenario in India shows that the services sector has become the most dominant in the later part of its growth process. The share of services sector in GDP increased from 28.5 per cent in 1950-51 to 39.6 per cent in 1990-91 and then to 52.6 per cent in 2014-15 while the share of primary sector declined from 56.4 per cent in 1950-51 to 33.4 per cent in 1990-91 and then to only 19.0 per cent in 2014-15.

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Who is the CEO of Cognizant Technology Solutions as of February 2018?

A) Francisco D'Souza B) Azim Premji
C) Nandan Nilekani D) Vishal Sikka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Francisco D'Souza

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Why does ice covered in sawdust not melt quickly?

A) Sawdust does not allow the air to touch the ice B) The water is absorbed by sawdust
C) Sawdust is a bad conductor of heat D) Sawdust is good conductor of heat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sawdust is a bad conductor of heat

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A constituency is divided in four regions A, B, C and D. Two candidates X & Y contested the last election from that constituency. The adjoining graph gives the break up of voting in the four regions. Study the graph and answer the following questions.

Approximately how much percent of voters did not caste their votes?

A) 4.9 B) 4.5
C) 0.23 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4.9

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Which one among the following stars is nearest to the earth?

A) Sirius B) Arcturus
C) Spica D) Proxima Centauri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Proxima Centauri

Explanation:

Proxima Centauri is the nearest star, and on August 24, 2016 astronomers announced it likely has a planet. This star is the nearest of a triple star system, which we on Earth see with the eye alone as the single star Alpha Centauri, visible from Earth's Southern Hemisphere

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Green House Effect' means

A) Pollution in houses in tropical region B) Prevention of ultra­violet radiation by the ozone layer
C) Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric gases D) Damage to green painted buildings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric gases

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