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If the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth is g, then the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of a planet whose mass is half of that of earth and radius is same as that of earth is _________________.

 

A) g/2 B) 4g
C) 2g   D) g/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) g/2

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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.

 

Mind your language

 

A) To speak first and think later. B) To put a lot of efforts to understand what the other person is trying to say.
C) Tell someone to speak politely. D) To speak grammatically incorrect language.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tell someone to speak politely.

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Who was the first Indian astronaut to travel in space?

A) Rakesh Sharma B) Ravish Malhotra
C) Kalpana Chawla D) Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rakesh Sharma

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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 entry of foreign media has to be ______ by strict rules. Any intention to ______ the country politically or economically or any attempt at cultural ______ in order to make the country a slave to the designs of international powers would not be ______. If the foreign media is keen on making a presence on the Indian soil, respect for the country’s unity and ______ is essential.

 

Any intention to ______ the country politically.

 

A) grapple B) cripple
C) scruple D) stripple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cripple

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

My colleague said, "I will start a new assignment tomorrow."

A) My colleague said that he would start a new assignment tomorrow. B) My colleague said that he will start a new assignment the next day.
C) My colleague said that he would start a new assignment the next day. D) My colleague said that he will start a new assignment tomorrow.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) My colleague said that he would start a new assignment the next day.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

The old owl will listen to the squirrel's problems, patiently.

A) The squirrel's problems shall be listened patiently by the old owl. B) The squarrel's problems will be listened to patiently by the old owl.
C) The squirrel's problems would be listened patiently by the old owl. D) The squirrels problems should be listened patiently by the old owl.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The squarrel's problems will be listened to patiently by the old owl.

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Which one of the following substances is normally found in urine?

A) Blood proteins B) creatinine
C) red blood cells D) white blood cells
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) creatinine

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Which is the highest gallantry Award in India?

A) Vir Chakra B) Param Vishist Seva Medal
C) Kirti Chakra D) Param Vir Chakra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Param Vir Chakra

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