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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 Trikonasana, or triangle pose, stimulates the function of the entire body and _____________ a lateral (side) stretch to the spine. It helps reduce blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. Practise this asana every day and you'll _________ strength in the ankles, thighs, knees, hips, calves and hamstrings. All standing poses __________the cardiovascular system, so the more you do it, the ________ your stamina will become. The aim is never to overdo it, but to engage regularly, __________ that you get stronger and more stable over time.

 

All standing poses __________the cardiovascular system

A) built B) build
C) building D) to build
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) build

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

I was conscious _____ a break in my voice.

A) to B) of
C) over D) for
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) of

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

My sister has been (A)/ interested in medicine (B)/ ever since she was a child (C)/ No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) D

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Which is the parameter for the economic development ?

A) Per capita monetary income B) National income
C) Per capita rural income D) Population
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Per capita monetary income

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Which one among the following stars is nearest to the earth?

A) Sirius B) Arcturus
C) Spica D) Proxima Centauri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Proxima Centauri

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Proxima Centauri is the nearest star, and on August 24, 2016 astronomers announced it likely has a planet. This star is the nearest of a triple star system, which we on Earth see with the eye alone as the single star Alpha Centauri, visible from Earth's Southern Hemisphere

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On 10 April 2017, Lok Sabha passed the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016. The Bill seeks to amend ______

A) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 B) Motor Vehicles Act, 1998
C) Motor Vehicles Act, 2005 D) Motor Vehicles Act, 2010
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

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Choose the most appropriate answer:Which city will host the 2022 Common Wealth Games?

A) Birmingham,England. B) Durban, South Africa
C) Lusaka, Zambia D) Nairobi, Kenya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Birmingham,England.

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The2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as theXXII Commonwealth Gamesand commonly known asBirmingham 2022, will be an internationalmulti-sport eventfor members of theCommonwealththat will be held inBirmingham,England.The Games are expected to take place between 27 July and 7 August 2022. The city was announced as the host at at a press conference at the Arena Academy in Birmingham on 21 December 2017

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In which of the following mentioned activities is the potential energy (P.E) converted into kinetic energy(K.E)?

A) The explosion of a fire cracker B) The switching on of a torch
C) The switching off of a torch D) The swinging of a pendulum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The swinging of a pendulum

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