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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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Which one of the following tissues is responsible for increase of girth in the stem of a plant?

A) Tracheid B) Pericycle
C) Intercalary meristem D) Lateral meristem
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lateral meristem

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In vascular plants, the lateral meristem is one of two meristems in which growth occurs in order to increase stem girth. A meristem is the region of plant tissue found on the tips of roots and shoots. It is where cell division occurs to produce new growth.

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Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with ‘The Municipalities’?

A) Part VII B) Part VIII
C) Part XI D) Part IX A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Part IX A

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Which State hosted the 12th National Ice-Skating Championship in India?

A) Sikkim B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Uttarakhand D) Jammu and Kashmir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jammu and Kashmir

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Puissant

 

A) Secure   B) Forceful  
C) Active   D) Lazy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lazy

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A rocket is launched to travel vertically upward with a constant velocity of 20 m/s. After travelling for 35 seconds, the rocket develops a snag and its fuel supply is cut off. The rocket then travels like a free body. The height achieved by it is

A) 680 m B) 720 m
C) 800 m D) 700 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 720 m

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Acceleration due to gravity on a planet decreases with ______.

A) decrease in radius of the planet B) increase in mass of the planet
C) decrease in mass of the body D) increase in altitude from surface of the planet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) increase in altitude from surface of the planet

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Why do the plant closes stomata when it does NOT need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?

A) To store carbon dioxide B) To prevent water loss
C) To release stored oxygen D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To prevent water loss

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