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Who developed the theory of relativity?

A) Issac Newton B) Charles Darwin
C) Marie Curie D) Albert Einstein
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Albert Einstein

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Which of the following country doesn't matches to its famous tourist place?

A) China – Great Wall of China B) Bhutan – Paro Taktsang
C) Nepal – Pashupatinath Temple D) Sri Lanka – Padmanabhaswamy Temple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sri Lanka – Padmanabhaswamy Temple

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In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
An independent, able and upright judiciary is the hallmark of a free _____ country therefore, the process of judicial appointment is of _____ importance. At present on account of the Supreme Court’s last advisory opinion, the _____ of the executive and its interference in the appointment of judges is _____ which in light of previous is most _____.
therefore, the process of judicial appointment is of _____ importance.

A) mere B) mourn
C) social D) vital
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) vital

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Q:

Lacrymal glands are situated in the

A)  Palms B) Buccal cavity
C) Buccal cavity D) Stomach
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Buccal cavity

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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.

Job performance is ______ by a number of factors. Motivation alone does not lead to increased performance. Ability and technology moderates the relationship between motivation and performance. The higher the levels of ability and motivation the ______ the level of performance will be. However, increasing motivation beyond an ______ level tends to ______ a dysfunctional result because it is ______ by an increased level of anxiety.

However, increasing motivation beyond an ______ level

A) certain B) desired
C) increased D) optimal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) optimal

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Four statements are given below at A, B, C and D. There may be some errors in the given statement(s). The incorrect statement is your answer.

A) A. People as many as those in a small nation can be seen, at stations, commuting from faraway places every day. B) B. People from faraway places are poured out by the stations of numerical small nations.
C) C. The stations pour out people commuting from faraway places every day, of the numerical magnitude of small nations. D) D. People of a numerical magnitude of small nations commuting from faraway places are poured out by the stations every day.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. People from faraway places are poured out by the stations of numerical small nations.

Explanation:

Ans. B.
Option B- ‘stations of numerical small nations’ is incorrect.
The other statements make complete sense, hence are correct.

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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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Which one of the following is not a non-conventional source of energy?

A) Solar Energy B) Wind Energy
C) Tidal Power D)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Wind Energy

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