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Which part of the brain is responsible for triggering actions like thinking, intelligence, memory and ability to learn?

A) Diencephalon B) Hypothalamus
C) Cerebrum D) Control
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cerebrum

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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.

 

Uncle always welcomes us to his home with a big smile.

 

A) We are always welcomed by uncle to his home with a big smile. B) Uncle is always welcoming us to his home with a big smile.
C) A big smile is used by uncle always when he is welcoming us. D) Welcoming by uncle with a big smile to us is always done.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) We are always welcomed by uncle to his home with a big smile.

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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.

 

The entry of foreign media has to be ______ by strict rules.

 

A) governed B) rejected
C) dejected D) retained
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) governed

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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.

 

Part of what a man learns will measurable (1)/ as specific knowledge and skills, while (2)/ another part involves changes. (3)/ No error(4)

 

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

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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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In the names Mangifera indica (mango), Solanum tuberosum (potato) and Panthera leo (lion), what does the three names, indica, tuberosum and leo, represent?

A) Binomial Nomenclature B) Taxonomic Hierarchy
C) Identification D) Specific Epithet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Specific Epithet

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The first Europeans to come to India were

A) British B) Dutch
C) French D) Portugese
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Portugese

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During their rule the British persuaded or forced cultivators in Bengal to grow __________.

A) Jute B) Tea
C) Sugarcane D) Wheat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Jute

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