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Which phenomenon is responsible for the echo of sound wave?

A) Reflection B) Refraction
C) Interference D) Polarisation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Reflection

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

In India, Hindi is the most ___________ spoken language.

A) profusely B) richly
C) deeply D) widely
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) widely

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Hope against hope

A) Think wishfully from time to time B) Hoped with good reason
C) Nurture an impossible hope D) Pretend to hope
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nurture an impossible hope

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

Represent something as being less important than it really is.

A) discriminant B) stride
C) underplay D) imperious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) underplay

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Who among the following devised the technique IVF (In vitro Fertilization)?

A) Sir Frank Whittle B) Robert Edwards
C) Edward Jenner D) Dr. Martin Cooper
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Robert Edwards

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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.
Will-o-the wisp

A) Something that is impossible to get or achieve. B) To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.
C) To spend recklessly. D) Accept or leave the offer.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Something that is impossible to get or achieve.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Invective

A) Invent B) Expressive
C) Abusive D) Invitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Abusive

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In October 2015, more than 350 landmarks in more than 90 countries were lit blue, the official colour of the United Nations. What was the occasion?

A) 70th Anniversary of United Nations B) 90th Anniversary of United Nations
C) 50th Anniversary of United Nations D) 60th Anniversary of United Nations
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 70th Anniversary of United Nations

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