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Who wrote the book 'Glimpses of World History'?

A) Shashi Tharoor B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Nirad C Chaudhuri D) Jawaharlal Nehru
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jawaharlal Nehru

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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.

We ______ peace in our fast-escalating technological careers and lifestyle without creating that beautiful notion of love-based emotions.

A) seek B) bleak
C) meek D) geek
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) seek

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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'.
He told me the same(A)/story which he told(B)/you yesterday.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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What is the name of the deadly volcano in Indonesia that erupted again in May 2016?

A) Mount Singabung B) Mount Merapi
C) Mount Rinjani D) Mount Agung
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mount Singabung

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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.

 

Aryabhatta was the first astronomer to state ______ that the earth is round and it rotates on its axis.

 

A) sympthatically   B) automatically
C) emphatically   D) accidentally
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) emphatically  

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Poignant

 

A) Emotional   B) Soothing  
C) Cold   D) Luxurious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Emotional  

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Which of the following fuel has maximum calorific value?

A) Petrol B) Coal
C) Wood D) Cow dung  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Petrol

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Which of the following is an example of social facilitation?

A) The Olympic bicycle racer who goes faster when he is racing against a person rather than the clock B) The bowler who bowls best when he is practicing on his own
C) The football player who practices hard so he can be on the varsity team D) The tennis player who is frustrated when the crowd yells at her
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Olympic bicycle racer who goes faster when he is racing against a person rather than the clock

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