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Q:

Which of the following do economists consider to be capital?

A) a construction crane B) a savings account
C) a share of IBM stock D) a pair of stockings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a construction crane

Explanation:

In economics, there are four factors of production. They are :

1. Land

2. Labour

3. Capital

4. Organization

 

Here in the given options, a construction crane acts like capital.

 

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Q:

Kargil War against Pakistan started in the year?

A) 1961 B) 1965
C) 1972 D) 1999
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1999

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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.

 

However, the family __________ this burden

 

A) bore B) bears
C) had borne D) is bearing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) bears

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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.


Restorative justice is _______________ from mediation though it involves meetings and dialogues to fix responsibility for wrongdoing and to find a solution acceptable to ______________ three parties. More importantly, it directly addresses victim needs and ________________ emphasises the private dimensions of a public wrong. It is not a substitute _______________ the formal criminal justice system, but a good backup to reduce its workload and to increase the sense of justice in the system as a __________________.


Restorative justice is _______________ from mediation though it involves meeting

A) clear B) distinct
C) recognisable D) specific
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) distinct

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Q:

Who invented the waterproof raincoat?

A) Robert Hooke B) Cai Lun
C) Charles Macintosh D) William Harvey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Charles Macintosh

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In April 2017, who has been made United Nation's Messenger of Peace?

A) Scott Kelly B) Lang Lang
C) Malala Yousafzai D) Leonardo DiCaprio
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Malala Yousafzai

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Malthusian theory is associated with which of the following ?

A) Poverty B) Employment
C) Diseases D) Population
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Population

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Q:

During their rule the British persuaded or forced cultivators in Assam to grow __________.

A) Jute B) Tea
C) Sugarcane D) Wheat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tea

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