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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.

 

Anti­apartheid activist Desmond Tutu is even more hard­headed when he says, "In almost ____________ language, the most difficult words are 'I am sorry’." Mr. Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing. _____________ him forgiveness is a wager, an ethical wager on the future of ______________ relationship. This is why the few events of apology which stand up to _____________ scrutiny deserve to be treasured.

 

Mr. Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing.

 

A) artificial B) phony
C) spurious D) bogus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) spurious

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Martin Crowe was a cricketer of which country?

A) Australia B) New Zealand
C) England D) South Africa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) New Zealand

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Q:

Gol Gumbaz was built in which century?

A) 15th B) 16th
C) 17th D) 18th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 17th

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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.

 

And _____________ that happens we are motivated

 

A) why B) where
C) whom D) when
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) when

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Who among the following is an Indian gymnast who received the prestigious Padma Shri Award in 2017 by the Government of India?

A) PV Sindhu B) Sakshi Malik
C) Koneru Hampy D) Dipa Karmakar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dipa Karmakar

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Which of the following fundamental rights as enshrined in the Constitution of India belong only to the citizens?

1.Article 19 (Protection of right to freedom of speech)

2.Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty)

3.Article 15 (Prohibition of discrimination)4.Article 16 (Equality of opportunity)

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Explanation:

Fundamental Rights available to only citizens and not foreigners

●Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (Article 15).

●Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16).

●Six basic freedoms subject to reasonable restrictions (Article 19).

●Protection of language, script and culture of minorities (Article 29).

●Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions (Article 30).

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What is the Mehrauli Pillar in the complex of Qutub Minar primarily famous for?

A) Proverbial heigh B) Skilful stone cutting
C) Excellent quality steel D) Statue of Buddha on top
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Excellent quality steel

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Q:

How many days moon takes to revolve around the earth?

A) 26.3 B) 27.3
C) 28.3 D) 29.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 27.3

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The Moon takes about 27.3 days to perform one complete orbit around the Earth.

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