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

One who is honourably discharged from service

A) Belligerent B) Emeritus
C) Truant D) Mercenary
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Emeritus

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India’s first national sports university is to be set in which Indian state?

A) Bihar B) Punjab
C) Assam D) Manipur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Manipur

Explanation:

The Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance to set up India’s first national sports university in Imphal, Manipur. The proposed university will be spread over 325 acres and cost Rs 524 crore.

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An eudiometer measures

A) Atmospheric pressure B) Time
C) Volume of gases D) Vapour pressure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Volume of gases

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Which of the following is not a fundamental principle of Red Cross?

A) Compulsory Service B) Independence
C) Impartiality D) Humanity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Impartiality

Explanation:

It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress

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A raise in the price of a product causes

A) an increase in competition B) an increase in demand
C) a decrease in competition D) a decrease in supply
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) an increase in competition

Explanation:

The raise in the price of a product may be due to increase in cost of production, increase in the demand of the product and increase in the margin.

 

When the price of a product increases its demand may fall as per the Law of Demand and an increase in the competition.

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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.

 

It is basic to a democracy that its citizens remain in harmony _______ one another. At the very least, they should _______ treat each other as enemies. Enmity is spreadonly by vested interests that hope to thrive _________ polarising citizens. The ______________ between professed love for the country and infecting the people with hatred remains ignored. There is no instance in history of the policy of ‘divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.

 

The ______________ between professed love

 

A) incompatible B) in compatibility
C) in compatible D) incompatibility
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) incompatibility

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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.

 

Widespread liberalization of the economic ________________ regime was long overdue in 1991, and has played a positive role since, but its impact has ________________ its course and the policy has recognisable ___________________. Liberalization cannot address all aspects of the man­made environment and now climate change ________________ to change everything forever. We do not have another quarter century to deal ___________ these imperatives.

 

now climate change ________________ to change everything forever.

 

A) were threatening B) threatens
C) threatened D) are threatening
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) threatens

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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.

 

India is a country that loves decentralisation and it covers almost every ________________. I will focus ________________ the subject of tyranny. For example, look _______________ our police stations. We ____________________ a Hobbesian sovereign ruling over us. In political ___________________, one has what is called the concept of sovereignty which is discussed in Hobbesian terms.

 

In political ___________________, one has what is called the concept of sovereignty which is discussed in Hobbesian terms.

 

A) aesthetics B) metaphysics
C) outlook D) philosophy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) philosophy

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