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First man to go into space was

A) Roald Amundsen B) Reynalt Mayor
C) Robert Peary D) Major Yuri Gagarin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Major Yuri Gagarin

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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.

 

To better the public transport system, the municipality ______________ the scheme of securing dedicated lanes for buses.

A) marketed B) launched
C) floated D) enhanced
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) launched

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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.


____________ so long ago, virtually everyone seemed _____________ that a sizeable majority of British voters ____________ reaffirm their faith and confidence in a united Europe. Unfortunately, what was considered to be a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality. A small majority of voters ____________ to take Britain out of the European Union (EU) in the referendum held on June 23.


____________ so long ago,

A) Not B) Far
C) So D) Nor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Not

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Vikram Shila University was founded by

A) Chandra Gupta Maurya B) Kanishka
C) Dharampala D) Pulakesin II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dharampala

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Who discovered sea route to India?

A) Babur B) Vasco-da-Gama
C) Galileo D) Ferondoz
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vasco-da-Gama

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One nanometer is equal to _____________ meters.

A) 10 raised to the power (­3) B) 10 raised to the power (­-6)
C) 10 raised to the power (­-9) D) 10 raised to the power (­-12)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10 raised to the power (­-9)

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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.

The promise of nuclear power has so __________ outweighed all of these concerns, and India has reason to be proud of its technology and determination to look for non-fossil _______________ in its energy planning. However, _________ rapid progress in technology in other ______________ energy sources such as wind and solar power, the collapse of oil prices and the expansion in gas projects as a viable and clean alternative, that promise ______________.

nuclear power has so __________ outweighed all of these concerns

A) far B) less
C) near D) closely
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) far

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
John was arrested on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence he was released.

A) The police arrested John on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence released him. B) John was arrested on a charge of murder but was released for lack of evidence.
C) The police arrested John on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence he was released. D) John had been arrested on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence he had been released.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The police arrested John on a charge of murder, but for lack of evidence released him.

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