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Which among the following does not count in the development expenditure of government?

A) Expenditure on economic services B) Expenditure on social services
C) Grant to states D) Defence expenditure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Defence expenditure

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Which among the following difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration is INCORRECT?

A) Aerobic respiration takes place in presence of oxygen – Anaerobic respiration takes place in the absence of oxygen   B) In Aerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into ethanol and carbon dioxide – In Anaerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into carbon dioxide and water
C) In Aerobic respiration more energy is released – In Anaerobic respiration less energy is released   D) Aerobic respiration takes place in mitochondria– Anaerobic respiration takes place in yeast  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) In Aerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into ethanol and carbon dioxide – In Anaerobic respiration pyruvate is broken down into carbon dioxide and water

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In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

A large crowd ____________ to get a glimpse of their favourite star.

A) gathered B) rallied
C) clustered D) compiled
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) gathered

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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.

My friends are going to watch a movie tonight.

A) A movie is going to be watched by my friends tonight. B) My friends will have watch a movie by tonight.
C) A movie was going to be watched by my friends tonight. D) My friends will have to watch a movie by tonight.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A movie is going to be watched by my friends tonight.

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
Pour the juice _____ the glass.

A) in B) into
C) onto D) on
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) into

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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 _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro
electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy. While non commercial
forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India.


and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas

A) vital B) insignificant
C) important D) expensive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) important

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

Made or done in the traditional or original way

 

A) Authentic   B) Effigy  
C) Archetype   D) Forge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Authentic  

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Which of the following scientists had done some calculations for the fifth state of matter?

A) Satyendra Nath Bose B) CV Raman
C) Vikram Sarabhai D) Homi Bhabha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Satyendra Nath Bose

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