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Which one of the following statements is not true of Protection of Women from Domestic violence Act, 2005?

A) This Act provides civil remedies to protect a woman subjected to domestic violence. B) Only women can make a complaint under this legislation.
C) Relief may be sought only against the husband or a male live-in partner with whom the woman has lived in a domestic relationship. D) The Act includes not just wives but also women in marriage-like relationships.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Relief may be sought only against the husband or a male live-in partner with whom the woman has lived in a domestic relationship.

Explanation:

The Supreme Court has struck down the words “adult male” from the pertinent provision in the DV Act to lay down that a woman can also file a complaint against another woman, accusing her of domestic violence.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Vaibhav said to me, "Has your father returned from work?"

A) Vaibhav asked me whether my father has returned from work. B) Vaibhav asked me whether my father had returned from work.
C) Vaibhav asked me whether my father has had returned from work. D) Vaibhav asked me whether my father had been returning from work.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vaibhav asked me whether my father had returned from work.

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Maharana Pratap killed many enemy soldiers through his sword.

A) by his sword B) with his sword
C) across his sword D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) with his sword

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

LETHARGIC

A) ENERGETIC B) LAZY
C) LETHAL D) LEGAL
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) LAZY

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Q:

Ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere is absorbed by

A) SO2 B) Ozone
C) Oxygen D) Argon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ozone

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Which molecule is used up in photosynthesis?

A) Water B) Carbohydrates
C) Oxgen D) Sugar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Water

Explanation:

The first step in photosynthesis is to split the water molecule using sun light.

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In the union Budget 2015-16, two new IIMs will be opened in which of the following states?

A) Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab B) Andhra Pradesh, Punjab
C) Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir D) Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Crunch time

 

A) A time when everything seems to go wrong. B) A time to hit the gym do some heavy exercise.
C) A critical moment near the end of a game when decisive action is needed. D) The capable standout during tough situations
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A critical moment near the end of a game when decisive action is needed.

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