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Tsunami waves are the undersea occurrence of earthquake exceeding 7.5 on Richter scale. Which one of the following statements regarding this is not correct?

A) It often generates strong waves B) The pacific coasts are most vulnerable to Tsunami waves.
C) Tsunami waves are also called high-energy tidal waves or seismic sea waves. D) Tsunami is a Latin word.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tsunami is a Latin word.

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All   are   correct   except   D,   as Tsunami is a Japanese word

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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.
The residents celebrated Diwali.

A) Celebration of Diwali was done by the residents. B) Diwali has been celebrated by the residents.
C) Diwali was celebrated by the residents. D) Diwali is celebrated by the residents.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Diwali was celebrated by the residents.

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Who takes the decision regarding the savings and loan activities in a Self Help Group (SHG)?

A) Private Bank B) Reserve Bank of India
C) Members of group D) Non Government Organizations
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Members of group

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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.

The Marathas surrendered their fort to the Mughals after the war.

A) After the war the Marathas had to surrender their fort to the Mughals. B) The Mughals after the war took the fort surrendered by the Marathas.
C) Their fort was surrendered by the Marathas to the Mughals after the war. D) The Marathas after the war surrendered their fort to the Mughals.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Their fort was surrendered by the Marathas to the Mughals after the war.

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Who among the following inaugurated the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial in Rameswaram?

A) Narendra Modi B) O. Panneerselvain
C) Pranab Mukheijee D) K. Palaniswami
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Narendra Modi

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Which river originates from Amarkantak?

A) Betwa B) Chambal
C) Sone D) Narmada
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Narmada

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Due to an acceleration of 4 m/s2 the velocity of a body increases from 10 m/s to 30 m/s in a certain period. Find the displacement (in m) of the body in that period.

A) 200 B) 250
C) 100 D) 125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 100

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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.

 

It is basic to a democracy that its citizens remain in harmony _______ one another. At the very least, they should _______ treat each other as enemies. Enmity is spreadonly by vested interests that hope to thrive _________ polarising citizens. The ______________ between professed love for the country and infecting the people with hatred remains ignored. There is no instance in history of the policy of ‘divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.

 

The ______________ between professed love

 

A) incompatible B) in compatibility
C) in compatible D) incompatibility
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) incompatibility

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