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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Sunita will bake two dozen cupcakes for the bake sale.

A) For the bake sale, two dozen cookies will be baked by Sunita. B) For the bake sale, two dozen cookies is baked by Sunita.
C) Baking of two dozen cookies by Sunita will be done for the bake sale. D) Baking of two dozen cookies by Sunita is done for the bake sale.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) For the bake sale, two dozen cookies will be baked by Sunita.

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Who has the record of highest number of Gold Medals in the history of Olympics?

A) Usain Bolt B) Michael Phelps
C) Larisa Latynina D) Ian Thorpe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Michael Phelps

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The reactions in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously are called _______.

A) Feral reactions B) Redox reactions
C) Demug reactions D) Kerol reactions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Redox reactions

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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.

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ________________ weather conditions, the health department officials _______________ that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated Disease ________________ Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active. Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore, we are _____________ as coming months might _________________ a challenge."


In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ________________

A) erratic B) weird
C) dicey D) unstable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) erratic

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Mangifera indica is the scientific name of

A) Guava B) Mango
C) Amla D) Jack fruit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mango

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In the following question, 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.
The recession is going to cause ___________ times for families who are already struggling to pay their bills.

A) furious B) agitated
C) turbulent D) wild
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) turbulent

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The force of friction between two surfaces will increase if:

A) a layer of lubricant is kept between the two surfaces B) the two surfaces are pressed harder
C) air gap is created between the two surfaces D) irregularities on both the surfaces are removed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) the two surfaces are pressed harder

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Surreptitious

A) Hesitation B) Secret
C) Impious D) Artless
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Secret

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