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The principle of diversification tells us that

A) spreading an investment across many diverse assets will eliminate some of the total risk B) concentrating an investment in two or three large stocks will eliminate all of the unsystematic risk
C) spreading an investment across five diverse companies will not lower the total risk D) concentrating an investment in three companies all within the same industry will greatly reduce the systematic risk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) spreading an investment across many diverse assets will eliminate some of the total risk

Explanation:

The principle of diversification tells us that spreading an investment across many diverse assets will eliminate some of the total risk.

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National Press Day 2017 Theme

A) Challenges before media B) Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law
C) National security against terrorism D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Challenges before media

Explanation:

The Theme of National Press Day 2017 is "Challenges before media".

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The partition of india in 1947 was mainly due to

A) religious lines B) land disputes
C) administration D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) religious lines

Explanation:

After 200 years of long British rule, India got independence in 1947. India was then divided into two muslim majority Pakistan and Hindu majority India.

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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Q:

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


A factory, where workers are employed at very low wages for long hours and under poor conditions.

A) Impalpable B) Outset
C) Bloomy D) Sweatshop
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sweatshop

Explanation:
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Q:

A decline in the real interest rate will

A) shift the investment schedule downward B) shift the investment schedule leftward
C) increase the amount of investment spending D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) increase the amount of investment spending

Explanation:

The real interest rate is the percentage increase in purchasing power that the lender receives on a loan. A decline in the real interest rate will increase the amount of investment spending.

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Q:

The 'IC' chip, used in computers, is made of

A) Iron Oxide B) Silicon
C) Chomium D) Silica
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Silicon

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Which IIT has launched an exclusive incubator "Fabless Chip Design Incubator"(FabCI) to boost chip design?

A) IIT Kanpur B) IIT Hyderabad
C) IIT Madras D) IIT Mumbai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IIT Hyderabad

Explanation:

IIT Hyderabad has launched an exclusive incubator "Fabless Chip Design Incubator"(FabCI) to boost chip design.

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