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Who is the author of "India: From Midnight to the Millennium"?

A) Anuj Tiwari B) Mitali Meelan
C) Shashi Tharoor D) Jhumpa Lahiri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Shashi Tharoor

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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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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.

 

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

 

as a proof _______ the statement.

 

A) from   B) of  
C) form   D) off
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) of  

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Full form of BIOS is

A) Binary Interchange Operation System B) Basic Input Output System
C) Beginner's Input Operation Symbol D) Basic Interface Oriented Service
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Basic Input Output System

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Sikhism was founded in which of the following centuries?

A) 13-14th century B) 11-12th century
C) 15-16th century D) 12-13th century
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15-16th century

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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'.

One hesitate to offer an interpretation of (1)/ such an oracular pronouncement as (2)/ the reader may have his own understanding of it. (3)/ No error (4)

 

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

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Q:

Vinegar and Baking Soda together produce ____________.

A) Copper B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Copper Sulphate D) Magnesium Oxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Carbon Dioxide

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Which of the following Pallava Kings assumed the title of "Vatapikonda" after defeating and slaying the great Chalukyan King Pulekesin II

A) Narsingh Varman I B) Mahendra Varman I
C) Parameshwar Varman I D) Nandi Varman
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Narsingh Varman I

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