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Insects that transmit diseases are known as

A) Pathogens B) Vectors
C) Drones D) Scalars
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vectors

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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.


And then, a few glorious minutes ______________, it was time to reluctantly head ashore. ____________ time, the strokes were more fluid, the movements more relaxed. I turned back one last time ____________ hello to a clown fish, the reason why I came to the Andamans. As I watched, it played hide-and-seek _________ a sea anemone, before frisking away. Suddenly, I realised a kinship with the blue waters ___________ the Bay of Bengal.


a few glorious minutes ______________, it was time to reluctantly head ashore.

A) late B) later
C) lately D) latest
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) later

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In Microsoft Excel, the _________() function is used to count the number of cells that contain numbers within the list of arguments.

A) COUNTIF B) COUNT
C) SUMCOUNT D) COUNTSUM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) COUNT

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Shaquille O'Neal is associated with which Sport?

A) Lawn Tennis B) Basketball
C) Formula One D) WWE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Basketball

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In May 2017, the Base year of All India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has been revised to ______.

A) 2011-12 B) 2015-16
C) 2016-17 D) 2012-13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2011-12

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Which of the following was invented by Sir Humphry Davy?

A) Safety Pin B) Steam Engine
C) Safety Lamp D) X-Rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Safety Lamp

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Q:

Chemical composition of cement is

A) Limestone and Clay B) Limestone, Clay and Gypsum
C) Limestone and Gypsum D) Clay and Gypsum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Limestone, Clay and Gypsum

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Which is the highest award for gallantry during peacetime?

A) Vir Chakra B) Param Vir Chakra
C) Ashok Chakra D) Mahavir Chakra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ashok Chakra

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