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Why boiling point of water decreases at high altitudes?

A) Because of high temperature B) Because of low atmospheric pressure
C) Because of low temperature D) Because of high atmospheric pressure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Because of low atmospheric pressure

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

a small mistake in an agreement or law that gives someone the chance to avoid having to do something

 

A) loophole B) ruse
C) ploy D) gambit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) loophole

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What is the full name of Sachin Tendulkar?

A) Sachin Suresh Tendulkar B) Sachin Mahesh Tendulkar
C) Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar D) Sachin Lokesh Tendulkar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar

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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.

 

They played with the lambs in the field and saw no human __________ but the shepherd.

 

A) individual B) beings
C) person D) self
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) beings

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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.

 

We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.

 

combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues.

 

A) doubt B) objection
C) questioning D) reluctance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) reluctance

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Who started Ganesha Festival?

A) Mahatma Gandhi B) Lokmanya Tilak
C) Pandit Nehru D) Indira Gandhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lokmanya Tilak

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) defered B) decifer
C) fammished D) glaucoma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) glaucoma

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

Master of ceremonies

 

A) Ceremonist B) Compere
C) Organiser D) Manager
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Compere

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