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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 is the second highest civillian award given in India?

A) Bharat Ratna B) Padma Vibhushan
C) Padma Bhushan D) Padma Shri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Padma Vibhushan

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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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Which one of the following is commonly used for pulp bleaching in the paper industry?

A) Mild sulphuric acid B) Glucose isomerase
C) peroxide D) Iodine and water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) peroxide

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A Unitary form of government is that in which all the powers are concentrated in the hands of

A) Local government B) Central government
C) Provincial government D) Panchayats
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Central government

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Which of the following induces nitrogen fixation in soil?

A) Protozoa B) Bacteria
C) Fungi D) Algae
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bacteria

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Which of the following is least likely to be an effect of global warming?

A) Increased frequency of hurricanes B) Loss of fertile delta region as for agriculture
C) Decreased rate of photosynthesis in vegetation D) Shrinking of the polar ice regions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Decreased rate of photosynthesis in vegetation

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Malachite is an ore/mineral of

A) Lead B) Manganese
C) Mercury D) Copper
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Copper

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