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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.

The scenario _________________ dramatically today. We have the ___________________ of powerful Internet monopolies that are much bigger ________________ the telcos. Not surprisingly, these companies now see the _______________ of monopoly. They would like to combine with telcos to create monopolies for their platforms, ensuring that they control the future of the Internet and freeze their competition ____________.


future of the Internet and freeze their competition ____________.

A) off B) about
C) in D) out
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) out

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If price of an article decreases from Rs P1 to Rs 190, when quantity demanded increases from 5000 units to 5200 units, and if point elasticity of demand is -0.8 find P1?

A) Rs 220 B) Rs 240
C) Rs 200 D) Rs 250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 200

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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.


Technical skill ____________ to the ability and knowledge to use the pedagogy, tools and techniques involved in the teaching and research of a specific subject. Ability in programming or software designing and operating a computer is, ___________ instance, a technical skill. There are two things a teacher should understand __________ transformational technical skills. In the first place, he must know __________ skill and what level of skill should be applied on a particular student. He should be ____________ enough with their potential to ask discerning questions. Secondly, a teacher must understand the role of each event organised and the transformational skill applied, and the inter-relationships between the events and skills.

 

he must know __________ skill and what level

A) when B) which
C) while D) who
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) which

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.


P: People celebrate it as a two-day festival; first day as Holika Dahan and second day as colourful Holi.
Q: Holi is a religious Hindu festival celebrated with lots of preparations in the month of Phalgun.
R: At Holika Dahan, they burn a heap of sticks, straws and cow-dung cakes lying in the mid of streets in the late evening or night.
S: And, next day in the morning, they celebrate a colorful Holi by playing colours with friends, family members and neighbours.

A) QPRS B) PQRS
C) RPQS D) QRPS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) QPRS

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Propagation of sound can be visualised as propagation of ____________ variations in the medium

A) elasticity B) viscosity
C) density D) porosity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) density

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Q:

American Presidential elections are held at every __ years?

A) 6 B) 4
C) 2 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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Presidential elections are held every four years, in years divisible by four, in which electors for President are chosen by the method in the country.

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Which is the fastest land animal in the world?

A) Dog B) Cheetah
C) Tiger D) Horse
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cheetah

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Decimate

 

A) Preserve B) Destroy  
C) Execute   D) Abate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Preserve

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