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The  Ryotwari  experiment  in  land  revenue was started by

A) Henry Dundas B) Alexander Reed
C) David Ricardo D) Mountstuart Elphinstone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alexander Reed

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The Ryotwari system was introduced by  Sir  Thomas  Munro and   Captain   Alexander   Read   in 1820.This system  was in operation for  nearly  30  years  and  had  many features  of  revenue  system  of  the Mughals,    Under    the    Ryotwari System  every  registered  holder  of land is recognised as its proprietor and pays direct to Government

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Part IV of constitution of India deals with which of the following?

A) The Union B) The States
C) Fundamental Rights D) Directive Principles of State Policy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Directive Principles of State Policy

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What type of lens is used to correct vision of a person suffering from Myopia?

A) Convex lens B) Concave lens
C) Crossed lens D) Cylindrical lens
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Concave lens

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In December 2017, Indian Railways announced to equip all trains with Bio-Toilets by ______

A) December 2018 B) March 2019
C) December 2019 D) March 2018
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) December 2018

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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.

 

Come what may

 

A) Welcome all visitors with open arms B) No matter what happens
C) Insure all your property from all kinds of losses D) Willing to become whatever fate has in store for your future
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) No matter what happens

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Ingratiating

 

A) Humble   B) Proud  
C) Soft   D) Obedient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Proud  

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The element with the highest electron affinity among halogens is

A) F B) I
C) Cl D) Br
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cl

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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.

 

In a work ____________ art, each layer and texture, colour ____________ perspective creates an individualistic vision, which can mean different things to different viewers and even to its creator at different points of time. The audience does not ____________ see the struggle or uncertainty of the _____________ process, only its outcome. And sometimes, ___________ in the case of icons, the passage of time reveals the glow within.

 

texture, colour ____________ perspective creates

 

A) nor B) but
C) and D) also
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) and

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