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The official journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) is

A) Astrophysics and Space B) Space Science Reviews
C) Advances in Space Research D) Cosmic Research
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Advances in Space Research

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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.

 

Let us examine the facts in the case more ____________. First of all, language is no more ____________ a medium; it is like air to the creatures of the land or water to fishes. If it is perfectly clear and pure, we do not notice it any more than we notice pure air when the sun is shining ________ a clear sky, or the taste of pure cool water when we drink a glass __________ a hot day. Unless the sun is shining, there is no brightness; unless the water is cool, there is __________ refreshment.

 

in the case more ____________. First of all

 

A) closely   B) close  
C) closed   D) closeness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) closely  

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As per Census of India 2011, the population density was about

A) 382 people per sq.km B) 353 people per sq.km
C) 402 people per sq.km D) 428 people per sq.km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 382 people per sq.km

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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'.

 

All that we admired and adored (1)/ before as great and magnificent, (2)/ are obliterated or vanished. (3)/ No error (4)

 

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

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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.

 

for interpreting __________ and impressions

 

A) fact B) facts  
C) factual D) factually
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) facts  

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In 2017, which Indian scientist was honoured with the Living Legend Award by the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) for stellar contributions in the area of nutrition?

A) Rohini Godbole B) Tessy Thoms
C) Mahtab Bamji D) Suman Sahaia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mahtab Bamji

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

 

He said, "I will go to Mumbai someday next month."

A) He said that he would go to Mumbai someday the following month. B) He says that he would go to Mumbai someday the following month.
C) He said that he will go to Mumbai someday the following month. D) He says that he will go to Mumbai someday the following month.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) He said that he would go to Mumbai someday the following month.

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One should use porcelain and not metal containers in a microwave oven because..

A) Charge may accumulate on the metal surface and there is danger of getting a shock B) Porcelain vessels are better conductors of heat and thus food gets cooked quickly
C) Metal containers might undergo chemical reaction leading to spoilage of food D) Porcelain vessels are cheaper than the metal containers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Charge may accumulate on the metal surface and there is danger of getting a shock

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