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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.


Riparian vegetation [the green band of vegetation along a watercourse] can help stabilize stream banks; filter sediment from surface runoff; and provide wildlife habitat, livestock forage,and scenic value. Well-developed vegetation also allows bank soils to absorb extra water during spring runoff, releasing it later during drier months, thus improving late-summer stream flows.

In many parts of the arid West, trees and shrubs are found only in riparian areas. Woody plants are very important as winter cover for many wildlife species, including upland game birds such as pheasants and turkeys. Often this winter cover is the greatest single factor limiting game bird populations. Woody vegetation also provides hiding cover and browse for many other species of birds and mammals, both game and nongame.

Dead trees ("snags") are an integral part of streamside habitats and should be left standing whenever possible. Woodpeckers, nuthatches, brown creepers, and other birds eat the insects that decompose the wood. These insects usually pose no threat to nearby living trees. Occasionally a disease organism or misuse of pesticides will weaken or kill a stand of trees. If several trees in a small area begin to die, contact your local extension agent immediately .

 

What is the effect of the word choice 'riparian'?

A) It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone. B) It causes confusion, since both streams and rivers could be viewed as reparian.
C) It seems condescending, as if the author is bending over back-wards to teach readers. D) It misleads reader into thinking they are getting scientific information when they are not.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone.

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______________ was a philosopher and theologian from India during early 8th century who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta.

A) Adi Shankara B) Dyaneshwar
C) Eknath D) Madhvacharya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Adi Shankara

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(−12)[11+7×(−3)]÷{}[413−(−3)×(−6)]=

A) 6 B) -4
C) 4 D) -2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) focusses on

A) Solutions to global development challenges B) Developing nations
C) Under-developed nations D) Developed nations
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Solutions to global development challenges

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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 _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro
electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy. While non commercial
forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India.


and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas

A) vital B) insignificant
C) important D) expensive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) important

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CuO + H2 ---> Cu + H2O. This equation is an example of

A) Oxidation B) Decomposition
C) Reduction D) Redox
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Redox

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Which of the following physiological symptoms are signs of stress?

A) Arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome B) Dental cavities and bone loss
C) Headaches and elevated blood pressure D) Hearing and vision loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Headaches and elevated blood pressure

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In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

The only bright spot so far this year for Apple is with its iPhone 8 Plus, which at 0.4% market share, topped early performance for the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 6 Plus, which attracted 0.2% and 0.3% market share, respectively.

i. Topped in early performance

ii. Topped to perform early

iii. Topped in earlier performing

A) Only i B) Only ii
C) Only iii D) Both i and iii
 
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he phrase is correct and needs no change. The verb ‘topped’ does not need any preposition after it and the adjective ‘early’ and the noun ‘performance’ needno change

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