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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.

 

Left to itself, then, attention _____________ obeys natural laws and follows the line of least resistance. _______________ far the larger portion of our attention is of this type. Thought often runs on hour after hour when we are neither conscious of effort _____________ struggle to compel us to cease thinking about this thing and begin thinking about _________. Indeed, it may be doubted ___________ this is not the case with some persons for days at a time, instead of hours. The things that present themselves to the mind are the things which occupy it; the character of the thought is determined by the character of our interests.

 

Left to itself, then, attention _____________ obeys natural laws

 

A) simple   B) simply  
C) simplification   D) simplicity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) simply  

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Q:

The Equator does NOT pass through which of the following countries?

A) Kenya B) Mexico
C) Indonesia D) Brazil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mexico

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The goods which people consume more, when their price rises are called _______.

A) Essential goods B) Capital goods
C) Veblen goods D) Giffen goods
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Giffen goods

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Accumulation of which one of the following in the leads to cramp?

A) Lactic acid B) Ethanol
C) Pyruvic acid D) Glucose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lactic acid

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Muscle cramping is a common problem encountered by athletes and non athletes alike. Defined as painful involuntary skeletal muscle contractions, cramps may be categorized as either non exercise related or exercise related. Traditionally, such cramping was believed to arise from dehydration, electrolyte imbalances (including magnesium, potassium and sodium),accumulation of lactic acid, or low cellular energy levels.

 

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Q:

Which of the following carries oxygen to various parts of human body?

A) Red blood cells B) White blood cells
C) Plasma D) Nerves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Red blood cells

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Which one of the following cities, is included in the first list of 20 proposed smart cities under the 'Smart Cities Mission' released by the Union Government in January 2016?

A) Guwahati B) Mumbai
C) Vadodara D) Kolkata
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Guwahati

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Who took charge as the Chief Minister of Goa after the 2017 elections?

A) Bharat Vir Wanchoo B) Manohar Parrikar
C) Churchill Alemao D) Dayanand Narvekar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Manohar Parrikar

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In which year, was the Noble Peace Prize jointly given to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai?

A) 2012 B) 2013
C) 2014 D) 2015
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2014

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