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Krishna Sobti is the recipient of the 53rd Jnanpith Award. Which of the following books has not been written by her?

A) Daar Se Bichhudi B) Mitro Marjani
C) Zindaginama D) Vishw Mithok Sarit Sagar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Vishw Mithok Sarit Sagar

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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.

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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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.

National integration means _____ all the people of the nation into a single whole. It is a _____ that bends together all people in one _____ bond no matter what their religion, caste, language or history may be. It is a _____ cementing force whereby all kinds of people live _____ peacefully and can identify themselves as a part and parcel of a nation.

National integration means _____ all the people of the nation into a single whole.

A) segregating B) combining
C) residing D) complying
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) combining

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Consider  the  following  statement  about  a famous football player :“He was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency  during  his  childhood  but  went on  to  win  three  European  Golden  Shoes  in his career’. Who is that player?

A) Andres Iniesta B) Lionel Messi
C) Cristiano Ronaldo D) Zinedine Zidane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lionel Messi

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The economic survey of India is prepared by

A) Department of economic affairs B) Central statistical office (CSO)
C) National sample survey organization(NSSO) D) Office of Economic Advisor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Department of economic affairs

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The Department of Economic Affairs, Finance Ministry of India presents the Economic Surveyin the parliament every year, just before the Union Budget. It is prepared under the guidance of theChief Economic Adviser, Finance Ministry. It is the ministry's view on the annual economic development of the country.

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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’.

Trend-analysts experts specializes (1)/ in predicting what will (2)/ be in and what will be out. (3)/ No error (4)

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

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Which of the following is the religious text of the Jews?

A) Dhammapada B) Torah
C) Sahib D) Tripatika
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Torah

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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.

 

Insuperable

 

A) Weak B) Insurmountable
C) Beatable D) Unstable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Insurmountable

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