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2151.

Two years ago, American capitalism seemed to be in crisis. Stocks had plunged and some of the nation's most celebrated business leaders were exposed as phonies, if not crooks. Now, the economy is growing, and the Dow has been back above 10,000. So, is it safe to buy stocks again? After you read Roger Lowenstein's "Origins of the Crash,” you will have serious doubts.It tells the story of how ordinary investors got suckered into supporting the lifestyles of the rich and shameless. And you wonder whether anything has really changed. A. All corporates of America are infamous for their phony practices and Lowenstein's book is an eye-opener to their callous treatment of innocent investors. B. In the wake of the American stock market boom, Roger Lowenstein's "Origins of the Crash,” is a reality check for all potential investors. C. Nothing has changed in the past two years on the American stock market. The sleazy corporate and their shady dealings are recounted in detail in Roger Lowenstein's book, "Origins of the Crash.” D. Following the crash of prominent corporations in the American context, Roger Lowenstein has written a book that delineates the notorious dealing of heartless executives. ___

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Two years ago, American capitalism seemed to be in crisis. Stocks had plunged and some of the nation's most celebrated business leaders were exposed as phonies, if not crooks. Now, the economy is growing, and the Dow has been back above 10,000. So, is it safe to buy stocks again? After you read Roger Lowenstein's "Origins of the Crash,” you will have serious doubts.It tells the story of how ordinary investors got suckered into supporting the lifestyles of the rich and shameless. And you wonder whether anything has really changed.

A. All corporates of America are infamous for their phony practices and Lowenstein's book is an eye-opener to their callous treatment of innocent investors.
B. In the wake of the American stock market boom, Roger Lowenstein's "Origins of the Crash,” is a reality check for all potential investors.
C. Nothing has changed in the past two years on the American stock market. The sleazy corporate and their shady dealings are recounted in detail in Roger Lowenstein's book, "Origins of the Crash.”
D. Following the crash of prominent corporations in the American context, Roger Lowenstein has written a book that delineates the notorious dealing of heartless executives.

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2152.

What is a galaxy?

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What is a galaxy?


2153.

How to find root What is meant by gotta

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How to find root

What is meant by gotta

2154.

Who was the writer of the famous Russian novel ‘Anna Karenina’?

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Who was the writer of the famous Russian novel ‘Anna Karenina’?


2155.

According to the author the average American

Answer» According to the author the average American
2156.

The Motilal Nehru Report 1928 was a report by a committee headed by Pt. Motilal Nehru. Which of the following are correct about the report? 1. This committee was created when Lord Birkenhead, was the secretary of State of India. 2. Jinnah Voted in favour of this report. 3. India would be given Dominion status. 4. Governor General of India would be the constitutional head of India. Codes :

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The Motilal Nehru Report 1928 was a report by a committee headed by Pt. Motilal Nehru. Which of the following are correct about the report?

1. This committee was created when Lord Birkenhead, was the secretary of State of India.

2. Jinnah Voted in favour of this report.

3. India would be given Dominion status.

4. Governor General of India would be the constitutional head of India.

Codes :


2157.

A. The Saheli Program, run by the US Cross-Cultural Solutions, is offering a three week tour of India that involves more than frenzied sightseeing. B. Participants interested in women's issues will learn about arranged marriages, dowries and infanticide. C. Holiday packages include all sorts of topics, but female infanticide must be a first for tourism. D. Interspersed with these talks and meetings are visits to cities like New Delhi and Agra, home to the Taj Mahal. (CAT 1996)

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A. The Saheli Program, run by the US Cross-Cultural Solutions, is offering a three week tour of India that involves more than frenzied sightseeing.
B. Participants interested in women's issues will learn about arranged marriages, dowries and infanticide.
C. Holiday packages include all sorts of topics, but female infanticide must be a first for tourism.
D. Interspersed with these talks and meetings are visits to cities like New Delhi and Agra, home to the Taj Mahal.

(CAT 1996)


2158.

What is the synonym of the underlined word? Francesco Scavullo was an adroit photographer who created the portfolios of many famous models.

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What is the synonym of the underlined word?

Francesco Scavullo was an adroit photographer who created the portfolios of many famous models.


2159.

In which year did the Second Sino-Japanese War begin?1937

Answer» In which year did the Second Sino-Japanese War begin?
  1. 1937
2160.

Which option would be true about the following sentence if it was written in the active voice? Coco was treated by the best vet in town.

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Which option would be true about the following sentence if it was written in the active voice?
Coco was treated by the best vet in town.


2161.

Rewrite in direct speech. The president pondered whether the decision to evacuate the troops was a bad plan.

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Rewrite in direct speech.
The president pondered whether the decision to evacuate the troops was a bad plan.


2162.

Trace the chronology of wars India fought with its neighbours since independence up till the end of the 20th century. What structural and policy changes India brought in order to tackle such high intensity protracted wars

Answer» Trace the chronology of wars India fought with its neighbours since independence up till the end of the 20th century. What structural and policy changes India brought in order to tackle such high intensity protracted wars
2163.

Excess demand induces sellers’ to neglect the

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Excess demand induces sellers’ to neglect the


2164.

What is the sentence type? Despite threats by the Taliban, Malala Yousafzai was undeterred in her efforts.

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What is the sentence type?

Despite threats by the Taliban, Malala Yousafzai was undeterred in her efforts.


2165.

What are the aims of first aid? [3 MARKS]

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What are the aims of first aid? [3 MARKS]

2166.

Which was the world’s first mass produced car?

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Which was the world’s first mass produced car?


2167.

The altitude and the base of a triangular field are in the ratio 6:5. If its cost is ₹ 49,57,200 at the rate of ₹ 36,720 per hectare and 1 hectare = 10,000 square meter, find (in meter) dimensions of the field.

Answer» The altitude and the base of a triangular field are in the ratio 6:5. If its cost is ₹ 49,57,200 at the rate of ₹ 36,720 per hectare and 1 hectare = 10,000 square meter, find (in meter) dimensions of the field.
2168.

Pick out the correct statements about the first successful Moon mission by ISRO.

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Pick out the correct statements about the first successful Moon mission by ISRO.


2169.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are found to be correct? A. The Drafting Committee was set up by the Constituent assembly on 29th August, 1947 to prepare a draft constitution for India. B. The Constituent assembly ceased to exist on 26th January, 1950, transforming itself into the Provisional Parliament of India until a new Parliament was constituted in 1952.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are found to be correct?

A. The Drafting Committee was set up by the Constituent assembly on 29th August, 1947 to prepare a draft constitution for India.

B. The Constituent assembly ceased to exist on 26th January, 1950, transforming itself into the Provisional Parliament of India until a new Parliament was constituted in 1952.


2170.

Q14. Consider the following statements with respect to Inner Line Permit (ILP). i. Inner Line Permit is operational in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland. ii. It can be used for travel purposes only. iii. Visitors are not allowed to purchase property in these regions. Which of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?

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Q14. Consider the following statements with respect to Inner Line Permit (ILP).

i. Inner Line Permit is operational in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland.

ii. It can be used for travel purposes only.

iii. Visitors are not allowed to purchase property in these regions.

Which of the above statement/s is/are incorrect?


2171.

From about 13th century to the time of the French Revolution sumptuary laws were expected to be followed strictly to:

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From about 13th century to the time of the French Revolution sumptuary laws were expected to be followed strictly to:


2172.

Find the equation of x-axis.

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Find the equation of x-axis.


2173.

With reference to International North-South Transport Corridor, consider the following statements: 1. It connects India Ocean and Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea. 2. It was initiated by Russia, India and Iran. 3. It is based on an ancient route that connected South Asia with North Europe.

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With reference to International North-South Transport Corridor, consider the following statements:

1. It connects India Ocean and Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea.

2. It was initiated by Russia, India and Iran.

3. It is based on an ancient route that connected South Asia with North Europe.


2174.

In which state did the ‘Chipko Movement’ start?

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In which state did the ‘Chipko Movement’ start?


2175.

Membership in the Bangalore Club is easily obtained by those who have previously had strong social connections with existing club members before college. However, one must have attended high school with one or more of the members in order to forge such strong social connections. People who lack these social connections because they have not attended high school with one or more current club members will therefore find it difficult to join the club. This argument displays flawed reasoning because it neglects to consider the possibility that

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Membership in the Bangalore Club is easily obtained by those who have previously had strong social connections with existing club members before college. However, one must have attended high school with one or more of the members in order to forge such strong social connections. People who lack these social connections because they have not attended high school with one or more current club members will therefore find it difficult to join the club. This argument displays flawed reasoning because it neglects to consider the possibility that

2176.

Based on the demand for a product through the barter system, large-scale production leads to

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Based on the demand for a product through the barter system, large-scale production leads to


2177.

What is the name of the movement that started with the issue of the people displaced by the creation of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on Narmada river?

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What is the name of the movement that started with the issue of the people displaced by the creation of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on Narmada river?


2178.

The line passing through the points (5,1,a) and (3,b,1) crosses the yz− plane at the point (0,172,−132), then

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The line passing through the points (5,1,a) and (3,b,1) crosses the yz plane at the point (0,172,132), then


2179.

Rearrange the sentences between (1) and (6) to form a meaningful paragraph. Input the order of sentences in the space provided. 1. The ethnic Chinese Community in the city number a few thousand. A. They stayed on as their home country was wrecked by rebellion, famine and pestilence. B. Some set up cottage industries in the swampy outer edges of the city to set up scores of tanneries. C. Their main occupation was in the laundry, food, beauty salon and shoe making trades. D. They drifted into the city in the last century on the coat-tails of the silk and opium trade. 6. Today there exist 567 registered tanneries, producing over Rs. 1200 crore worth of leather with 400 crore of exports. ___

Answer» Rearrange the sentences between (1) and (6) to form a meaningful paragraph. Input the order of sentences in the space provided.

1. The ethnic Chinese Community in the city number a few thousand.
A. They stayed on as their home country was wrecked by rebellion, famine and pestilence.
B. Some set up cottage industries in the swampy outer edges of the city to set up scores of tanneries.
C. Their main occupation was in the laundry, food, beauty salon and shoe making trades.
D. They drifted into the city in the last century on the coat-tails of the silk and opium trade.
6. Today there exist 567 registered tanneries, producing over Rs. 1200 crore worth of leather with 400 crore of exports.
___
2180.

Tehri dam is made on the river:

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Tehri dam is made on the river:


2181.

Who was the King of Nepal in 2006 during the ‘second movement for democracy’?

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Who was the King of Nepal in 2006 during the ‘second movement for democracy’?


2182.

Consider the following events during India’s freedom struggle: 1. Suspension of Non- Co- operation Movement. 2. Moplah rebellion outburst. 3. Formation of Swaraj Party. 4. Election of Mahatma Gandhi as the President of All India Khilafat Conference. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the events given above?

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Consider the following events during India’s freedom struggle:

1. Suspension of Non- Co- operation Movement.

2. Moplah rebellion outburst.

3. Formation of Swaraj Party.

4. Election of Mahatma Gandhi as the President of All India Khilafat Conference.

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the events given above?


2183.

Which region in the Hapsburg Empire had a largely German speaking aristocracy?

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Which region in the Hapsburg Empire had a largely German speaking aristocracy?


2184.

“ A graduate at 18 , professor and associate editor of the Sudharak at 20 , Secretary of the Sarvajanik Sabha and of the Provincial Conference at 25 , Secretary of the National Congress at 29 , leading witness before an important Royal Commission at 31 , Provincial legislator at 34 , Imperial legislator at 36 , President of the Indian National Congress at 39 , a patriot whom Mahatma Gandhi himself regarded as his master.“ This is how a biographer describes :

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“ A graduate at 18 , professor and associate editor of the Sudharak at 20 , Secretary of the Sarvajanik Sabha and of the Provincial Conference at 25 , Secretary of the National Congress at 29 , leading witness before an important Royal Commission at 31 , Provincial legislator at 34 , Imperial legislator at 36 , President of the Indian National Congress at 39 , a patriot whom Mahatma Gandhi himself regarded as his master.“
This is how a biographer describes :

2185.

The paradox of the Roman empire’s history is marked by the fall of the western part around the 5th century A.D with several regions succumbing to cross border terrorism and internal insurgency, breaking into independent kingdoms, the rise of the eastern part, with the empire fire-walling the crises, and retaking most of the lost territories to establish a firm rule of over most of the Eastern Europe for another six to seven centuries

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The paradox of the Roman empire’s history is marked by the fall of the western part around the 5th century A.D with several regions succumbing to cross border terrorism and internal insurgency, breaking into independent kingdoms, the rise of the eastern part, with the empire fire-walling the crises, and retaking most of the lost territories to establish a firm rule of over most of the Eastern Europe for another six to seven centuries

2186.

Which German philosopher claimed that true German culture was to be found among the common people or das volk?

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Which German philosopher claimed that true German culture was to be found among the common people or das volk?


2187.

The Dutch was aided in establishing an overseas colonial empire by its skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of their colonial possessions during the Revolutionary War. A) The Dutch was aided in establishing an overseas colonial empire by its skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of their B) In establishing an overseas colonial empire, The Dutch were aided by their skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of their C) In establishing an overseas colonial empire, The Dutch was aided by their skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of its D) The Dutch were aided in establishing an overseas colonial empire by their skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of its The correct answer option is ___

Answer» The Dutch was aided in establishing an overseas colonial empire by its skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of their colonial possessions during the Revolutionary War.
A) The Dutch was aided in establishing an overseas colonial empire by its skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of their
B) In establishing an overseas colonial empire, The Dutch were aided by their skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of their
C) In establishing an overseas colonial empire, The Dutch was aided by their skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of its
D) The Dutch were aided in establishing an overseas colonial empire by their skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of its

The correct answer option is ___
2188.

Q15. Consider the following statements. 1. Hindustani style of music derives its roots from Bhakti Movement. 2. Tansen was one of the best known Dhurpad singer. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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Q15. Consider the following statements.

1. Hindustani style of music derives its roots from Bhakti Movement.

2. Tansen was one of the best known Dhurpad singer.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?


2189.

The media claim that the economy is entering a phase of growth and prosperity. They point to lower unemployment rates and increased productivity. This analysis is false, though. The number of people filing for bankruptcy has increased every month for the last six months, and bankruptcy lawyers report that they are busier than they have been in years. Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?

Answer» The media claim that the economy is entering a phase of growth and prosperity. They point to lower unemployment rates and increased productivity. This analysis is false, though. The number of people filing for bankruptcy has increased every month for the last six months, and bankruptcy lawyers report that they are busier than they have been in years. Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?
2190.

_____ was easily set off; he scowled when he___

Answer» _____ was easily set off; he scowled when he___
2191.

To excite an electron from one orbit to another we need:

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To excite an electron from one orbit to another we need:


2192.

The Pitt’s India of 1784 contained which of the following provisions:- 1. It distinguished between the commercial and the political function of the company. 2. All civil and military officers of the East India Company were ordered to provide the Court of Directors, a full inventory of their property in India. 3. Court of Directors were asked to manage political affairs while Board of control to manage commercial affairs. Choose correct statements:-

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The Pitt’s India of 1784 contained which of the following provisions:-

1. It distinguished between the commercial and the political function of the company.

2. All civil and military officers of the East India Company were ordered to provide the Court of Directors, a full inventory of their property in India.

3. Court of Directors were asked to manage political affairs while Board of control to manage commercial affairs.

Choose correct statements:-


2193.

Identify the correct sentence/s. A. Have either of you seen my book? B. The modern girl gives herself so much airs as she looks ridiculous. C. It was difficult for me to tell how the thief looked like. D. This is one of the most remarkable events that have happened this century.

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Identify the correct sentence/s.
A. Have either of you seen my book?
B. The modern girl gives herself so much airs as she looks ridiculous.
C. It was difficult for me to tell how the thief looked like.
D. This is one of the most remarkable events that have happened this century.

2194.

What could be the possible consequence of Soviet failure to attain output goals?

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What could be the possible consequence of Soviet failure to attain output goals?


2195.

Which of the following has led to an increase in the government expenditures on civil administration, health, education and parks?

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Which of the following has led to an increase in the government expenditures on civil administration, health, education and parks?


2196.

Which of the following is not included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List for India?

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Which of the following is not included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List for India?


2197.

In which year did Gandhi go to England to study law?

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In which year did Gandhi go to England to study law?


2198.

The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. A. Many assume that India’s push for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), formed in Belgrade in 1961, came as a result of its disillusionment with the U.S., China, and colonial powers, but actually, non-alignment was spelt out a year before independent India’s first bilateral relations were declared. B. The strain grew from there on as India refused an alliance, possibly because of its own attempts at better ties with China and the Soviet Union, which were themselves at loggerheads at the time. C. History is indeed strange, former enemies became the best allies, and India today stands once again in a place somewhere in the middle. D. It has close defence exchanges like Operation Malabar with the U.S. and Japan on one side, and on the other, joining a conference that has Russia and China at the helm. E. In a radio broadcast in September 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru said India’s foreign policy would rest on eight pillars: non-alignment with “power groups” was the third.

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The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

A. Many assume that India’s push for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), formed in Belgrade in 1961, came as a result of its disillusionment with the U.S., China, and colonial powers, but actually, non-alignment was spelt out a year before independent India’s first bilateral relations were declared.
B. The strain grew from there on as India refused an alliance, possibly because of its own attempts at better ties with China and the Soviet Union, which were themselves at loggerheads at the time.
C. History is indeed strange, former enemies became the best allies, and India today stands once again in a place somewhere in the middle.
D. It has close defence exchanges like Operation Malabar with the U.S. and Japan on one side, and on the other, joining a conference that has Russia and China at the helm.
E. In a radio broadcast in September 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru said India’s foreign policy would rest on eight pillars: non-alignment with “power groups” was the third.


2199.

The Beveridge Report was published in which year? 1942

Answer» The Beveridge Report was published in which year?
  1. 1942
2200.

State the type of the underlined phrases. Farida has been working here for three years.

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State the type of the underlined phrases.

Farida has been working here for three years.