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Name the spiritual leader who was honoured with a humanitarian award by a prominent Jewish human rights organisation for promoting human dignity, interfaith relations and tolerance among people.

A) Asharam Bapu B) Baba Ramdev
C) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar D) Morari Bapu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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On 22 November 2017, cabinet approved expansion of "Beti Bacho Beti Padhao" for a Pan India coverage in how many districts of the country?

 

A) 640   B) 820  
C) 1000   D) 1100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 640  

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

The Chinese company manufactured those robots.

 

A) Those robots were manufactured by the Chinese company.   B) Those robots was manufacture by the Chinese company.
C) These robots were manufactured by the Chinese company. D) The robots was manufactured by the Chinese company.,
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Those robots were manufactured by the Chinese company.  

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Who is the Defence Minister of India as of February 2018?

A) Nirmala Sitharaman B) Maneka Gandhi
C) Sushma Swaraj D) Uma Bharti
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nirmala Sitharaman

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.


The Queen was deeply affected, and said to the old woman, “What can I do for you?”

 

A) The Queen asked the old woman if she could do something for her.   B) The Queen was deeply affected and asked the old woman what she could do for her.  
C) The Queen was deeply affected so she asked the old woman what her majesty could do for her.   D)  The Queen asked the old woman if she could help her as she was deeply affected.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Queen was deeply affected and asked the old woman what she could do for her.  

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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.

 

often struck ______ wonder at

 

A) with   B) against  
C) around D) above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) with  

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Monetary policy refers to the actions the Federal Reserve takes to manage

A) income tax rates and interest rates to pursue its economic objectives. B) government spending and income tax rates to pursue its economic objectives.
C) the money supply and income tax rates to pursue its economic objectives. D) the money supply and interest rates to pursue its economic objectives.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) the money supply and interest rates to pursue its economic objectives.

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Q:

Rupee 5 and 10 coins are now made of

A) Ferritic stainless steel B) Silver and steel
C) Cupro nickel alloy D) Copper and brass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cupro nickel alloy

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The copper nickel alloys composed of copper with 25% nickel with 0.05-0.4% manganese is commonly used for the manufacture of coins, medals and other semi valuable applications.

 

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