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Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

A bone of contention

A) The only part to which two arguing parties agree. B) An issue over which there is continuing disagreement.
C) A very expensive inherited property. D) To be happy with only a few things.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) An issue over which there is continuing disagreement.

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Which  one  of  the  following  statements  is not correct?

A) Pavo  cristatus  is  the  national  bird  of India. B) Nelumbo nucifera gaertn is the national flower of India.
C) Ficus  benghalens is  is  the  national  tree of India. D) Mangifera  indica  is  the  national  animal of India.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mangifera  indica  is  the  national  animal of India.

Explanation:

All   are   correct   except   D,   as Mangifera  indica  is  scientific  name of Mango

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Pilibhit wildlife sanctuary is located in which Indian State?

A) Uttar Pradesh B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Gujarat D) Chhattisgarh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:

Pilibhit wildlife sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh.

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.

Judaism says spirituality is a process of personal (1)/ transformation, involving values and beliefs that (2)/ provides purpose and guidance for our living. (3)/ No error (4)

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

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When was Judaism founded?

Answer

Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions and was founded over 3500 years ago in the Middle East.


 


Jews believe that God appointed the Jews to be his chosen people in order to set an example of holiness and ethical behaviour to the world.

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 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

Learning (include) discovery, insight, understanding as well as accumulation of information.

 

A) includes   B) had includes  
C) has include   D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) includes  

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Q:

Lipids that are solid at room temperature are known as

A) Oils B) Steroids
C) Fats D) Triglyceroids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fats

Explanation:

Lipids are molecules that contain hydrocarbons and make up the building blocks of the structure and function of living cells.

 

Examples of lipids include fats, oils, waxes,...

 

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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.

 

This argument is completely ______________ and shows very little understanding ____________ education. The costs quoted for private schools, one, have no reliable source of data and, ______________, they discount two kinds of hidden costs — to the family and _____________ the nation. Often the cost of education in private schools is _________________ with the fee per child.

 

to the family and _____________ the nation.

 

A) to B) of
C)  for D) about
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to

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