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Which of the following measures will not increase a nation's wealth?

A) investing in new companies B) increasing efficiency of factories
C) converting grasslands into orchards D) By redistributing taxes as subsidies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) By redistributing taxes as subsidies

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

They told us that they had waited at the station for a long time.

A) They told us "We waited at the station for a long time". B) They told us "We had been waiting at the station for a long time".
C) They told us "We are waiting at the station for a long time". D) They told us "We wait at the station for a long time."
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) They told us "We waited at the station for a long time".

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What is the capital of Portugal?

A) Lisbon B) Minsk
C) Vienna D) Buenos Aires
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lisbon

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Which of the following gases is produced due to incomplete combustion of fuel?

A) Carbon Dioxide B) Carbon Monoxide
C) Methane D) Ethane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Carbon Monoxide

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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.

 

Of the three activities of thought, word and deed, perhaps thought is the most ______ and powerful force, for it is the ______ of the other two. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world. No matter in whose mind thought occurs; its laser-like energy seeks a target. That’s why we give so much importance to ______, seeking divine blessings before ______ on any project as we know that positive thinking is a strong force that can be ______ for the welfare and success of all.

 

blessings before ______ on any

A) dismainting B) getting off
C) concluding D) embarking
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) embarking

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Q:

Male mosquitoes take their food from

A) human blood B) standing water
C) sap of plants D) dung and debris
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sap of plants

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Social activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has recently announced to end 16­year old hunger strike belongs to which State ?

A) Mizoram B) Manipur
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Manipur

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When body is accelerated--

A) Its velocity never changes. B) Its speed will always change.
C) Its direction always changes. D) Its speed may or may not change.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Its speed may or may not change.

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Uniform circular motion, that is constant speed along a circular path, is an example of a body experiencing acceleration resulting in velocity of a constant magnitude but the change of direction

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