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Which of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT regarding Phosphorus?

A) Phosphorus reacts vigorously with water B) It is a non-metal
C) It catches fire on reacting with air D) It is found in group 15 of the modern periodic table
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Phosphorus reacts vigorously with water

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

 

An independent, impartial, speedy, and _____ judicial system is the very essence of civilisation.

 

A) efficient   B) adjacent  
C) violent   D) present
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) efficient  

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

As humans we (crossing) our line in disturbing the balance of nature.

 

A) has crossed   B) crossed  
C) have crossed   D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) have crossed  

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What is the meaning of an ECOTONE?

A) ECOTONE is where two biomes meet B) It's an area with low survival for species
C) An area with limited Flora and Fauna D) An area with high biomass production
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ECOTONE is where two biomes meet

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An ecotone is a transition area between two biological communities, where two communities meet and integrate.

 

 

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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.

 

We often feel, in such an environment, that our social sphere _____________ around us. We can see, in quantitative values — the number of likes, re-posts, shares — the interest garnered by anything created by us. This makes social interaction slightly more ___________, when we start to think of it in number terms. It becomes easier to see it in visual terms, rather ________ emotive cues. And _____________ that happens we are motivated to reveal only those parts of ____________ that we know will trigger a considerable quantitative response.

 

those parts of ____________ that we know

 

A) our B) we
C) ourselves D) us  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ourselves

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The hills, namely Black, Blue and Green Hill, are located in which country?

A) Australia B) Germany
C) USA D) Russia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) USA

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Indian National Congress is a part of which political group?

A) United Progressive Alliance B) National Democratic Alliance
C) Janata Parivar D) Rashtra Parivar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) United Progressive Alliance

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

The painters painted the entire building.

 

A) The entire building had been painted by the painters. B) The painters had an entire building painted.
C) The entire building was painted by the painters. D) The entire building has been painted by the painters.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The entire building was painted by the painters.

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