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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.

When the kerosene burned, the fuel in the tank below would be __________ pressure, and __________a small circular flame would appear in the burner.The valve had to be opened to let more kerosene vapour to the burner and pumping resumed. With the increase in pressure, the burner flame would spread _________ a loud noise. To lower the flame,the valve had to be _________ opened to reduce the pressure and then tightened until the desired flame size was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame to be bigger, you had to hit the piston again. Pump stoves are still in vogue.

was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame

A) If B) Nor
C) So D) Thus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) If

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Which state government along with WWF-India conducted the first organized census for the conservation of Indus dolphins on their population?

A) Maharashtra B) Kerala
C) Punjab D) Odisha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Punjab

Explanation:

Punjab state government along with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India conducted the first organized census for the conservation of Indus dolphins on their population.

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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’.

Critics of television often (1)/ focus on the prevalent of (2)/ violence in today’s programmes. (3)/ No error (4)

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

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Choose the most appropriate answer:Indian-American music composer, Ricky Kej has won the Grammy Award for the album

A) In the Lonely Hour B) Morning Phase
C) Beyonce D) Winds of Samsara
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Winds of Samsara

Explanation:

In 2015, Indian-American music composer, Ricky Kej won a Grammy at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards for his album Winds of Samsara, collaboration with South African flautist Wouter Kellerman, in the Best New Age Album category.

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Who won the Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020 held at UAE?

A) Delhi Capitals B) Mumbai Indians
C) Sunrisers Hyderabad D) Kolkata Knight Riders
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mumbai Indians

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Pidurutalagala or Mount Pedro is the highest mountain peak of which of the following countries?

A) South Africa B) Panama
C) Sri Lanka D) Cambodia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sri Lanka

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Propyne and propene can be distinguished by

A) AgNO₃ in ammonia B) conc. H₂SO₄
C) dil. KMnO₄ D) Br₂ in CCl₄
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) AgNO₃ in ammonia

Explanation:

Propene, being an alkene, and propyne, being a alkyne, are distinguished using the common chemical tests namely ammoniacal silver nitrate or ammoniacal cuprous chloride. Ammoniacal silver nitrate is also called as Tollen's reagent.

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Which of the following planets has the highest revolutionary motion?

A) Mercury   B) Venus
C) Mars D) Jupiter  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jupiter  

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