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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 best things in an artist's work are so much a matter of intuition, that there is much to be said for the point ________ view that would altogether discourage____________ inquiry into artistic phenomena on the part of the artist. Intuitions are shy things and apt to disappear if looked into too closely. And there is undoubtedly a danger that ______ much knowledge and training may supplant the natural ____________ feeling of a student, leaving only a cold knowledge of the means of expression ________ its place.

 

danger that ______ much knowledge

 

A) to B) too
C) very   D) super
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) too

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What is the action of dry HCl gas on dry litmus paper?

A) Blue litmus paper turns white B) Blue or red litmus paper does not change its colour
C) Blue litmus paper turns red D) Red litmus paper turns blue
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Blue or red litmus paper does not change its colour

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Who fought Ahmad Shah Abdali at the third battle of Panipat?

A) Mughals B) Lodhis
C) Marathas D) Khiljis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Marathas

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If saving exceeds investment, the national income will ___________.

A) fall B) fluctuate
C) remain constant D) rise  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) remain constant

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Which type of epithelial tissue forms the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands, where it provides mechanical support?

A) Simple squamous epithelial B) Stratified squamous epithelial
C) Ciliated columnar epithelial D) Cuboidal epithelial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cuboidal epithelial

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Who built the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram?

A) Chola Kings B) Pallava Kings
C) Chera Kings D) Chalukya Kings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pallava Kings

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At the equilibrium price

A) quantity demanded is equal to quantity supplied B) quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied
C) price elasticity of demand is unity D) elasticity of demand equals elasticity of supply
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) quantity demanded is equal to quantity supplied

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Which singer was in January 2018, chosen for the 5th Edition of Yash Chopra Memorial Award 2018 for her outstanding contribution to the Hindi filmindustry?

A) Alka Yagnik B) Asha Bhosle
C) Sunidhi Chauhan D) kavita Krishnamurthy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Asha Bhosle

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