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Question : The Pakhawaj syllables are primarily used to conclude which of the following Indian classical dances?

Option 1: Manipuri

Option 2: Kathak

Option 3: Odissi

Option 4: Kathakali

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Correct Answer: Odissi


Solution : The correct option is Odissi.

The Pakhawaj syllables are primarily used to conclude Odissi, a classical Indian dance from Odisha, India. The Pakhawaj is a two-headed drum that is an essential part of Odissi music and dance. The syllables are used to mark the

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Which world heritage site comprises the Alai Darwaza Gate?

Option 1: Humayun's Tomb

Option 2: Mahabodhi Temple complex

Option 3: Qutub Minar

Option 4: Red Fort Complex

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Correct Answer: Qutub Minar


Solution : The correct answer is Qutub Minar.

The main entrance to the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque on the Qutub Minar complex is the Alai Darwaza. The Alai Darwaza in Delhi was built in 1311 AD by Alauddin Khilji, a Muslim conqueror. It has a domed entrance

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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Sheela tried for argue with him though she knew that it was of no use.

Option 1: to argue with him

Option 2: of argue with him

Option 3: in argue with him

Option 4: on argue with him

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Correct Answer: to argue with him


Solution : The correct answer is the first option.

Explanation: The correct option to argue with him substitutes the underlined segment properly by indicating Sheela's attempt or intention to argue with him. When an infinitive form of a verb comes after "tried to,"

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Question : Match the characteristics with their market structure:

(a) Marginal Cost (MC) = Market Price(MR)

(b) The firm will tend to set output to earn maximum profit.

Option 1: (a) Pure competition, and (b) Pure monopoly 

Option 2: (a) Pure monopoly, and  (b) Monopolistic competition  

Option 3: (a) Oligopoly, and (b) Monopolistic competition 

Option 4: (a) Pure competition, and (b) Oligopoly 

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Correct Answer: (a) Pure competition, and (b) Pure monopoly 


Solution : The correct options are (a) Pure competition and (b) Pure monopoly.

In Pure competition, firms are price takers, meaning they have no control over the market price. Their Marginal Cost (MC) equals the Market Price(MP) because they produce

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Question : Sleeping sickness is a vector-borne disease caused by the infection of which microscopic parasite of the species?

Option 1: Trypanosoma brucei

Option 2: Balantioides coli

Option 3: Giardia duodenalis

Option 4: Cyclospora cayetanensis

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Correct Answer: Trypanosoma brucei


Solution : The correct answer is Trypanosoma brucei.

Sleeping sickness, also known as African trypanosomiasis, is a vector-borne disease caused by the infection of microscopic parasites of Trypanosoma brucei. These parasites are transmitted to humans through the bite of infected tsetse flies, the vectors responsible

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Question : The code name Longhorn was initially given to which one of the following?

Option 1: Windows XP

Option 2: Windows Vista

Option 3: Linux

Option 4: Windows 98

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Correct Answer: Windows Vista


Solution : The correct option is Windows Vista.

Windows Vista, the successor to Windows XP, was introduced in 2007. Window Vista, the mountain peak in British Columbia, Canada, between the Whistler and Blackcomb ski resorts, is known by its code name, Longhorn.

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, DRAMA is written as 32, and PLAY is written as 50. How will THEATRE be written in that language?

Option 1: 72

Option 2: 77

Option 3: 70

Option 4: 82

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Correct Answer: 70


Solution : Given:
DRAMA is written as 32 and PLAY is written as 50 –

Add the positional value of the letters of the given word DRAMA then subtract the total number of letters in the word to obtain the required code –
D→4; R→18; A→1; M→13;

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Question : The Planning Commission of India was established in the year

Option 1: 1947

Option 2: 1949

Option 3: 1950

Option 4: 1952

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Correct Answer: 1950


Solution : The Correct Answer is-   1950

The Planning Commission was a department of the Indian government responsible for creating five-year plans as well as performing a variety of other duties. The first chairman of the Planning Commission was Jawaharlal Nehru. It was founded in 1950 to

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Question : What is the width of the court for double matches in Lawn Tennis?

Option 1: 38 feet

Option 2: 36 feet

Option 3: 34 feet

Option 4: 32 feet

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Correct Answer: 36 feet


Solution : The correct option is 36 feet​​​​​.

The width of a tennis court for doubles matches is 36 feet. In tennis, the court dimensions differ for singles and doubles matches. For doubles, the width of the court is used to accommodate four players, while

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Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?

Option 1: 7

Option 2: 8

Option 3: 9

Option 4: 6

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Correct Answer: 9


Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –

Now, in the above figure, there are a total of 9 triangles. They are AEF, BCG, CDG, BDG, ADF, ADE, HIJ, EGH, EDI.

Therefore, there are 9 triangles in this figure. Hence, the third option

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