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Select the synonym of:

 

streak

A) freak B) bright
C) immaculate D) smear
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) smear

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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part

One of the assistant(a) was(b) Alfred(c). No error.(d)

A) a B) b
C) c D) d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a

Explanation:

‘One of the assistant’ needs to be replaced with ‘one of the assistants’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. This is because, ‘One of’ is always followed by a plural noun.

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The molecules responsible for membrane transport are

 

 

A) Proteins B) Phospholipids
C) Carbohydrates D) Steroids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Proteins

Explanation:

The molecules responsible for membrane transport are proteins.

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Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

 

P: But our behavior, ‘good’ or ‘bad’, certainly shapes our persona and determines our personality.
Q: If one is helpful, polite and considerate in one’s actions towards fellow-beings, one is known as a kind person.
R: The converse is equally true and a mean, rude and selfish person is regarded as bad.
S: Growing urbanisation and lack of roots in any given place have made us increasingly indifferent to the feelings of others and led us to adopt an apathetic attitude to most things.

A) PQRS B) PSQR
C) SPQR D) SQRP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) SPQR

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Arrange the following Commissions chronologically on the basis of their date of setting :

1.The   Second   Administrative   Reforms Commission

2.The Eleventh Finance Commission

3.Punchhi Commission

4.Sarkaria Commission

Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

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

Explanation:

Sarkaria commission-1983, Punchhi commission-2007, Eleventh     Financial     commission 2000-2005,  Second  Administrative Reform commission –2005

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Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1. Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights

2. Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim

3. Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates

4. Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2, 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

The Commission performs the following functions, namely:Inquire, Suo motu or on apetition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into complaint of

a) violation of human rights –this is extremely obvious

b) negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant.

c) intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.

d) visit, under intimation to the State Government, any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection to study the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.

e) review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

f) review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

g) study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.

h) undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.

i) spread human rights literacy among various sections of society and promote awareness of the safeguards available for the protection of these rights through publications, the media, seminars and other available means.

j) encourage the efforts of non-governmental organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights.

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Q:

Sound waves can not travel through a

 

A) copper wire placed in air B) silver slab placed in air
C) glass prism placed in water D) wooden hollow pipe placed in vacuum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) wooden hollow pipe placed in vacuum

Explanation:

Sound is a kind of energy created when something vibrates. When this vibration reaches an ear, it is translated into what we recognize as a sound. Sound vibration must travel through matter. Therefore, it can travel through air and water but not through vacuum.

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Q:

Where was electricity supply first introduced in India

A) Kolkata B) Mumbai
C) Darjeeling D) Chennai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Darjeeling

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