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India has stated it aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve _______________ of its cumulative electric power of around 350GW installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources, mainly renewable power. 

A) 20% B) 40%
C) 50% D) 30%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40%

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India has said it aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve 40% of its cumulative electric power of around 350GW installed capacity from non-fossil fuelbased energy resources, mainly renewable power. The statement comes ahead of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to be held in Paris in December 2015, where countries would try to forge a new global climate agreement based on “climate justice" and principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities.

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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.

 

Artifice

 

A) Truthfulness   B) Trick  
C) Skill   D) Scheme
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Truthfulness  

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Which element is not a part of a nitrogenous base?

A) Hydrogen B) Phosphorous
C) Carbon D) Nitrogen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Phosphorous

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Which of the following rebellion / agitation did NOT happen in the area of Bengal?

A) Sannyasi Rebellion B) Chuar Rebellion
C) Pagal Panthi rebellion D) Baghera Rebellion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Baghera Rebellion

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Q:

Which of the following elements has the lowest melting point?

A) Tin B) Hydrogen
C) Carbon D) Sodium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hydrogen

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Which of these is not a web browser?

A) Chrome B) Firefox
C) Safari D) Linux
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Linux

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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.

 

This argument is completely ______________ and shows very little understanding ____________ education. The costs quoted for private schools, one, have no reliable source of data and, ______________, they discount two kinds of hidden costs — to the family and _____________ the nation. Often the cost of education in private schools is _________________ with the fee per child.

 

This argument is completely _____________

 

A) incredible B) spurious
C) amazing D) inadequate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) spurious

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Atomic Number of Hydrogen is _______.

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

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