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In the nature versus nurture debate sociologists claim that

A) nature and nurture have equal importance.  B) neither nature nor nurture creates the essence of our humanity.
C) nurture is far more important than nature. D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) nurture is far more important than nature.

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Why do the desert plants take up the carbon dioxide for photosynthesis at night?

A) To prevent water loss B) To enhance carbon absorption
C) To release excess oxygen D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To prevent water loss

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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.

 

Living as _________ educated individual in a free society, I felt that we continue to unknowingly hold some biases that we develop _________ time. It requires many maturity updates to install in your psychological system, and at ___________ conscious efforts to develop a good sense of __________. I was small at that time, but with age and experience I absolutely _____________ and approved each and every word my uncle had said that day.

 

system, and at ___________ conscious efforts

 

 

A) times B) time
C) timely D) timing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) times

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Q:

The United Nations has designated which year as World Population Year?

A) 1977 B) 1974
C) 1990 D) 1985
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1974

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The United Nations has designated 1974 as World Population Year, and has called upon all governments and peoples to participate in its observance.

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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.

 

Often the cost of education in private schools is _________________ with the fee per child.

 

A) equation B) equates
C) equating D) equated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) equated

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Two versions of the Internet Protocol (IP) are in use

A) IP Version 4 & IP Version 6 B) IP Version 2 & IP Version 3
C) IP Version 4 & IP Version 8 D) IP Version 2 & IP Version 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) IP Version 4 & IP Version 6

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The battle of Tarain was fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and _____.

A) Mahmood Gaznabi B) Muhammad Ghori
C) Babar D) Humayun
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Muhammad Ghori

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Q:

First Indian to score a triple century in Test Cricket

A) Sachin Tendulkar B) Virendra Sehwag
C) Sourav Ganguly D) MS Dhoni
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Virendra Sehwag

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