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Which   of   the   following   statements   are correct about ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme?

1.It   is   a   centrally   sponsored   scheme which    was    launched    during    the Eleventh Five-year Plan.

2.The   scheme   applies   to   women   in particular and disadvantaged groups in general.

3.The  scheme  applies  to  persons  above the age of 10 years.

4.The     scheme     is     anchored     with Panchayati  raj  Institutions  and  Local self-Government.Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

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

Explanation:

Saakshar    Bharat    scheme    was launched  on  8th  September  2009 during  the  11th  Five  Year  Plan, with an aim to raise literacy rate to 80%, to bridge gender gap to 10% .The   scheme   is   anchored   with Panchayati   Raj   Institutions   and Local  Self-government  to  decrease regional  and  social  disparities  and to   focus   on   women,   SCs,   STs, minorities and other disadvantaged  groups.  It  focused mainly  on  adult  education,  with emphasis  on  non-literates  in  the age group of 15-36 years.

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The oldest form of cultivation in Sri Lanka is known as

A) Ladang B) Chena
C) Jhumming D) Tamarai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chena

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When large quantities of ___ are consumed, it tends to slow metabolic processes and to depress the central nervous system.

A) Butanol B) Propanol
C) Methanol D) Ethanol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ethanol

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Which among the following is used to generate light, to weld metals?

A) Ethylene B) Acetylene
C) Glycol D) Oxalic acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Acetylene

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Which of the following are highly compressible?

A) Solid B) Liquid
C) Gas D) Solid and Liquid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gas

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Which of the following organs produces the enzyme lipase?

A) Pancreas B) Large Intestine
C) Liver D) Small Intestine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pancreas

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_________________ is a drug that makes your heart work more slowly, used for treating high blood pressure.

A) Contraceptive B) Beta­-Blocker
C) Depressant D) Enema
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Beta­-Blocker

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On 24 October 2017, the Government of India announced a massive of ______ package to boost economy

A) Rs 7 lakh crore B) Rs 9 lakh crore
C) Rs 15 lakh crore D) Rs 5 lakh crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 9 lakh crore

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