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In a majority of flowering plants, out of the four megaspores, what is the ratio of functional and degenerate megaspores?

A) 2:2 B) 1:3
C) 3:1 D) 4:0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1:3

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The attribute ___________ specifies (in pixels) the distance between two adjacent cells.

A) Width B) Height
C) Cellpadding D) Cellspacing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cellspacing

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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.

Make an ass out of

A) Cause someone or oneself to look foolish or stupid B) Work very hard like a donkey
C) Be smart but act dumb D) Make a mistake
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cause someone or oneself to look foolish or stupid

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As the river enters the plain it twists and turns forming large bends known as ____________.

A) crooks B) flections
C) rounds D) meanders
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) meanders

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
_____________ around the bush.

A) To hit B) To beat
C) To circle D) To hide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To beat

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What is the full form of JPEG?

A) Joint Photographic Experts Group B) Joint Protocol Experts Graphics.
C) Joint Programming Experts Graphics D) Joint Project Experts Group
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Joint Photographic Experts Group

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Which one of the following is not a correct statement regarding the provision of Legislative Council in the State Legislature?

 

A) The States of Bihar and Telangana have Legislative Councils B) The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly
C) One twelfth of all members shall be elected by electorates consisting of local bodies and authorities D) one twelfth of all members shall be elected by graduates residing in the State
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly

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3 is incorrect.

The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State having such a Council shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State: Provided that the total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall in no case be less than forty.

Of the total number of members of the Legislative council of a State-

(a) as nearly as may be, one-third shall be elected by electorates consisting of members of municipalities, district boards and such other local authorities in the State as Parliament may by law specify;

(b) as nearly as may be, one-twelfth shall be elected by electorates consisting of persons residing in the State who have been for at least three years graduates of any university in the territory of India or have been for at least three years in possession ofqualifications prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament as equivalent to that of a graduate of any such university;

(c) as nearly as may be, one-twelfth shall be elected by electorates consisting of persons who have been for at least three years engaged in teaching in such educational institutions within the State, not lower in standard than that of a secondary school, as may be prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament;

(d) as nearly as may be, one-third shall be elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly of the State from amongst persons who are not members of the Assembly;

(e) the remainder shall be nominated by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of clause.

There are only seven states which have two-tier of legislature –Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jammu & Kashmir.

 

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Gaurantee B) Itinerary
C) Magnificent D) Writing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gaurantee

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