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ΔABC is a right angled triangle, the radius of its circumcircle is 3 cm and the length of its altitude drawn from the opposite vertex to the hypotenuse is 2 cm. Then the area of the triangle is

A) 12 sq cm B) 3 sq cm
C) 6 sq cm D) 5 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6 sq cm

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Who is the winner of the third Indian Council for cultural Relations (ICCR) distinguished indologist award – 2017

A) Hiroshi Marui B) Owen King
C) Larry Sloman D) Peggy Whitson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hiroshi Marui

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In July 2017, the Central Government has set the investment limit per fiscal year for ‘Hindu Undivided Family’ to ______ kg under ‘Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme’.

A) 2 B) 10
C) 4 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4

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‘Protocol for Star Rating of Garbage-Free Cities’ launched on January 20, 2018 will be rating cities on ______ rating system.

A) 3-star B) 4-star
C) 5-star D) 7-star
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7-star

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If the line DE is drawn parallel to the base BC of a triangle ABC by intersecting the other two sides, then which of the following is the CORRECT equation for this case.

A) AB/DB=AC/EC B) AD/AB=DB/EC
C) AD/DB=EC/AE D) AD/DB=AE/EC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) AD/DB=AE/EC

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To which dynasty did the famous patron of literature king Bhoja belong?

A) Chalukya B) Chola
C) Paramara D) Pala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Paramara

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If EARTHQUAKE is coded as EKAUQHTRAE then ELECTORATE will be coded as ?

A) ETAROELECT B) EARTOTCELE
C) ETAROTCELE D) ETAROCTELE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ETAROCTELE

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A study published in PLOS Medicine found that obesity was the cause of 1 in 10 deaths in the United States. Also, obesity was the third-leading cause of death in men and women, after high blood pressure and smoking. Hence, many doctors believe that it’s high time obesity be placed in the category of serious diseases as it not only decreases life expectancy but also impairs the normal functioning of the body.
Which of the following statements, if true, undermines the given argument?

A) Extreme obesity can shorten a person's life span by 10 years. B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.
C) Obesity can be a genetic disorder such as sickle-cell anemia and Tay- Sachs, which are classified as diseases. D) The Food and Drug Administration, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Obesity Society, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the American College of Gastroenterology have i
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Obesity is the result of eating of too much and of a sedentary lifestyle and cannot be defined as a disease per se.

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The given argument states that obesity should be categorized as a serious disease as it is known to decrease life expectancy and to harm the normal functioning of the body just like any other life-threatening disease. Option B undermines the argument by pointing out that obesity is mostly a lifestyle problem and not a disease. Compared to 40 years ago, people today spend more time commuting, sitting in front of a computer, watching television, playing video games, and generally exercising less, and end up burning fewer calories. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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