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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

Explanation:

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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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

A person who is intolerant towards those holding different opinions

 

A) Clement   B)  Magnanimous
C) Complaisant   D)  Bigot
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  Magnanimous

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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.

 

Society and individuals will evolve __________ changing times. Technology will continue to play an increasingly ____________ role in our lives in the years to come. Passing the blame on to technology is the easiest thing to do, but how we _____________ to use technology is an individual decision. In an attempt to be connected with the world _______ large, are we getting disconnected with the people who mean the most to us? This is a question worth pondering _________.

 

This is a question worth pondering _________.

 

A) onto   B) above  
C) over D) in
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) over

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Q:

Proteins are polymers formed from

A) carbohydrates B) amino acids
C) nucleic acids D) lipids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) amino acids

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Q:

The famous Sanchi Stupa was commissioned by

A) Bindusara B) Ashoka
C) Chandragupta Maurya D) Kanishka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ashoka

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In Microsoft Word, ____________ view enables us to view our document as it would appear in a web browser such as the Internet Explorer.

A) Web Layout B) Normal Layout
C) Reading Layout D) Print Layout  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Web Layout

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Which of the following states has the maximum area of Mangrove forest?

A) Rajasthan B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Sikkim D) West Bengal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) West Bengal

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Q:

Concentration of water vapour in troposphere is

A) 0­-4% B) 10­-14%
C) 20-­24% D) 30­-34%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0­-4%

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