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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 written word is necessarily confined _________ the things of the understanding because only the understanding has written language; whereas art deals ___________ ideas of a different mental texture, which words can only vaguely ____________. However, there are a large number of people who, _____________ they cannot be said to have experienced in a full sense any works of art, have undoubtedly the impelling desire which a little direction may lead on to a fuller ____________. And it is to such that books on art are useful.

 

necessarily confined _________ the things of

 

A) at B) to
C) so D) of
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to

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Q:

The Battle of Plassey was fought in

A) Calcutta B) Bombai
C) Madras D) Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Calcutta

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The Battle of Plassey was fought at Palashi, on the banks of Bhagirathi river near Calcutta on June 23, 1757.

It is a battle fought between the East India Company force headed by Robert Clive and Siraj-Ud-Daulah (Nawab of Bengal).

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Article 29 of the Constitution of India grants which of the following rights?

A) Protection in respect of conviction for offences B) Traffic in humans beings prohibited
C) Protection of interests of minorities D) Prohibits taxes on religious grounds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Protection of interests of minorities

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Who appoints the chairman of all the parliamentary committees of Lok Sabha?

A) President of India B) Prime Minister of India
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha of India D) Home Minister of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Speaker of Lok Sabha of India

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Q:

United Progressive Alliance was founded in?

A) 1951 B) 1998
C) 2004 D) 1980
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2004

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Q:

The tenure of the members of Lok Sabha is for how many years?

A) 11 B) 7
C) 6 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5

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Q:

Which of these is not a macronutrient for Plants?

A) Nitrogen B) Phosphorus
C) Potassium D) Chlorine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chlorine

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Q:

Panthera Tigris is the scientific name of

A) Panther B) Tiger
C) Whale D) Goat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tiger

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