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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.

 

India has already made _________________ concessions to enable a consensus and successful outcome at Paris. Now it must ensure that it is not caught in a relentless ________________ process where each concession becomes an argument for making the next one. The post-Paris negotiations will determine more ____________ the shape of the climate change architecture for the next several decades. We _______________ ensure that India’s vital interests are safeguarded and the principle ____________ equity and equitable burden-sharing is reflected across this architecture.

 

the principle ____________ equity

 

A) for B) of
C) about D) like
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) of

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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 obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ______________ private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ______________ and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ______________ in this cost calculation. However, the family __________ this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.

 

______________ private schools want additional money

 

A) Occasionally B) Randomly
C) Rarely D) Mostly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Occasionally

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Bangladesh does not share its border with which Indian state?

A) Assam B) Tripura
C) Jharkhand D) Meghalaya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jharkhand

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Which year has been set as goal for completing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project operated with the help of Japan?

A) 2022 B) 2023
C) 2024 D) 2025
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2023

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__________ writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.

A) Habeas Corpus B) Mandamus
C) Prohibition D) Quo Warranto
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Prohibition

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The driest location on Earth is in which country?

A) Kenya B) Chile
C) Congo D) Libya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chile

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What is the reflection of the point (4, -3) in the line y = -2?

A) (4, 1) B) (-4, 1)
C) (-4, -1) D) (4, -1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (4, -1)

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Which one of the following is the maximum age of joining National Pension System (NFS) under the NFS Private Sector?

 

A) 55 years B) 60 years
C) 65 years D) 70 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 65 years

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In continuance of the several initiatives under taken by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) during the last few years to increase the pension coverage in the country, PFRDA has now increased the maximum age of joining under NPS-Private Sector (i.e. All Citizen and Corporate Model) from the existing 60 years to 65 years of age.

Now, any Indian Citizen, resident or non-resident, between the age of 60-65 years, can also join NPS and continue up to the age of 70 years in NPS. With this increase of joining age, the subscribers who are willing to join NPS at the later stage of life will be able to avail the benefits of NPS.

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