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Which of the following is India's highest award in cinema given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema?

A) Ashok Chakra B) Dada Saheb Phalke Awards
C) Arjuna Award D) Padma Shri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dada Saheb Phalke Awards

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In the following questions, 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.

Children need to be taught the importance of hygiene early on so that it becomes a _____. Children are the most _____ to hygiene-related disorders like skin issues, rashes, infections, wounds, etc. Teach them early on about what to _____. Teach them that taking a few _____ measures to prevent infections and diseases is _____.

importance of hygiene early on so that it becomes a _____

A) kind B) habit
C) regular D) need
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) habit

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At which of the following stadium Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th international century?

A) Wankhede Stadium B) Sher-e-Bangla Stadium
C) Shahid Chandu Stadium D) Barabati Stadium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sher-e-Bangla Stadium

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Which  one  of  the  following  statements  is not correct regarding the Office of the Vice President of India?

A) The  vice  President  is  elected  by  an electoral   college   consisting   of   the elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament. B) The    vice    President    is    elected    in accordance    with    the    system    of proportional  representation  by  means of single transferab
C) The   Vice   President   shall   not   be   a member    of    either    House    of    the Parliament   or   of   a D) The  Vice  President  of  India  shall  be  ex officio   Chairman   of   the   Council   of States  and  shall  not  hold  any  office 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The  vice  President  is  elected  by  an electoral   college   consisting   of   the elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament.

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The Vice-President is elected by an electoral  college  consisting  of  both elected and nominated members of both   Houses   of   Parliament,   in accordance   with   the   system   of proportional     representation     by means  of  the  single  transferable vote   and   the   voting   in   such election  is  by  secret  ballot.  The Vice-President  is  not  a  member  of either  House  of  Parliament  or  of  a House of a Legislature of any state. 

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Read the following passage and complete the paragraph with the help of correct options given below.
Working overseas is always a challenge for any professional and if you are an Indian, always strive to give-your best as Indians have always been considered intelligent, hardworking, talented and spiritual.
Working overseas was something many Indians desired but few achieved until the information technology boom opened several white-collar job opportunities for them in global markets. However, securing employment abroad may be an achievement but retaining it is quite a challenge as a professional requires constant demonstration of professionalism and exact the standards of competence.

A) Indians have always excelled in a competitive working environment. B) This makes them more enjoyable company.
C) Indians have always tried to bring out their best in competitive working environment. D) Indians are hard-working, competitive and professional employees.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indians have always excelled in a competitive working environment.

Explanation:

Choice A is correct as it matches with the flow after a statement praising the professionalism of Indians, it is only logical to mention their excellence of working in a competitive environment. It also keeps up with the tone and general subject of the passage. Option 2 is a bad choice as it talks about being in their company which is not relevant in the context of the paragraph and therefore is incorrect as it is beyond the general theme. Option 3 is overall correct but we as we have to choose the best option so we have to cancel out on 3. Option 4 is obviously a lengthy reproduction of the sentence preceding the blank. As for option 5, it is incorrect as the statement does not keep up with the flow of the paragraph. Neither does it logically follow the previous sentence nor is it related to the next sentence.

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Battle of Haldighati in 1576 was fought between Akbar and _______.

A) Sher Shah B) Maharana Pratap
C) Hemu Vikramaditya D) Nader Shah
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Maharana Pratap

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Which of the following scheme has been launched by the Union Government to supply electricity to poor households?

A) INSPIRE Programme B) Saubhagya
C) Swabhiman D) Swavalamban
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Saubhagya

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The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Saubhagya’ (Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana) scheme to provide subsidy on equipment like transformers, meters, and wires and is expected to cover allrural families after expected electrification of all villages by the end of 2018.Note:The total outlay for the Saubhagya scheme will be Rs 16,320 crore.

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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 andindicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

He was sworn _____ as the Prime Minister of our country

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

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