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The  Gulf  Stream  is  a  poleword  flowing current in the Atlantic Ocean. Which one of the following statements with regard to this is not correct?

A) It  is  similar  to  the  Kuroshio  current  in the North Pacific Ocean. B) It   transports   warm,   tropical   water towards polar region.
C) This   current   is   a   major   factor   in weather  along  the  east  coast  of  the USA. D) The  warm  water  of  the  Gulf  Stream sustains  the  coral  reefs  of  West  Pacific Coast.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The  warm  water  of  the  Gulf  Stream sustains  the  coral  reefs  of  West  Pacific Coast.

Explanation:

All are correct except 4. The Kuroshio is a north-flowing ocean  current on  the  west side  of  the  North Pacific  Ocean.  It is similar to the Gulf Stream in the North  Atlantic  and  is  part  of  the North  Pacific ocean  gyre.  Like  the Gulf  stream,  it  is  a  strong western boundary  current.  Gulf  stream  is not present in west Pacific coast

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The famous activist Irom Chanu Sharmila is better known as 'The Iron Lady of ......

A) Manipur B) Mizoram
C) Nagaland D) Tripura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Manipur

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Q:

A monopoly is a market that has

A) single seller B) single buyer
C) single seller and single buyer D) a seller but no buyer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) single seller

Explanation:

A monopoly is a market that has a single seller of a unique product in the market. He does not have any competition in the market as he has no substitute product for the product he is selling.

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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.

 

Going by her grades the teacher is sure that she ______ the exam.

 

A) will ace B) would have aced
C) will be aced D) will have aced
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) will ace

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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.

 

These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used _________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.

 

and ideas _______ in harmony with your special

 

A) do not B) no
C) neither D) not
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) not

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Some roots, called _________________, arise from an organ other than the radicle.

A) tap roots B) stilt roots
C) fibrous roots D) adventitious roots
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) adventitious roots

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Q:

Bhangra is a folk dance of

A) Arunachal Pradesh B) Punjab
C) Assam D) Nagaland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Punjab

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

He told his mother that he was starting in two days' time.

A) "I am starting the day after tomorrow, mother,"he said. B) "I will start the next day, mother,"he said.
C) "I may start in two days time, mother,"he said. D) "I must start in two days time mother,"he said.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) "I am starting the day after tomorrow, mother,"he said.

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