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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Ring fencing

 

A) The place where the sport of fencing is played by two opponents.   B) Doubly protecting your assets.  
C) Guarantee that funds allocated for a particular purpose will not be spent on anything else.     D) Be ready to fight for what is your right.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Guarantee that funds allocated for a particular purpose will not be spent on anything else.    

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In March 2016, Election Commission of India declared assembly elections in ___ states scheduled for April - May 2016.

 

A) 3 B) 7
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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Q:

The most active ingredient in bleaching powder is

A) Iodine B) Calcium hypochlorite
C) Nitric acid D) Ammonium sulphate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Calcium hypochlorite

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The major objective of monetary policy is to

A) increase government's tax revenue B) revamp the Public Distribution System
C) Promote economic growth with price stability D) weed out corruption in the economy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Promote economic growth with price stability

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Which of the following taxes is levied by the State Government only?

A) Wealth tax B) Entertainment tax
C) Income tax D) Gift tax
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Entertainment tax

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Who is the author of the book named "Making India Awesome"?

A) Jairam Ramesh B) Tarun Khanna
C) Chetan Bhagat D) Amitav Ghosh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chetan Bhagat

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According to Article 75 of Indian Constitution, the ministers are collectively responsible to the Parliament in general and to the _____ in particular.

 

A) People B) Lok Sabha
C) Rajya Sabha D) President
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lok Sabha

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Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy?

A) Solar B) Wind
C) Ocean waves D) Coal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Coal

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