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101 |
What was the increase in the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in India from 2017 to 2022-23? |
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A |
From 23.3% to 27% |
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B |
From 25% to 30% |
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C |
From 23.3% to 37% |
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D |
From 28% to 35% |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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102 |
What inflation target is India moving towards as highlighted in the budget speech for 2024-25? |
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A |
2% |
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B |
3% |
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C |
4% |
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D |
5% |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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103 |
What is the estimated fiscal deficit as a percentage of GDP for the year 2024-25? |
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A |
4.5% |
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B |
5.0% |
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C |
4.9% |
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D |
3.5% |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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104 |
What is the estimated total expenditure for the year 2024-25? |
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A |
Rs 32.07 lakh crore |
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B |
Rs 48.21 lakh crore |
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C |
Rs 25.83 lakh crore |
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D |
Rs 14.01 lakh crore |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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105 |
What are the estimated gross market borrowings through dated securities during 2024-25? |
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A |
Rs 11.63 lakh crore |
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B |
Rs 14.01 lakh crore |
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C |
Rs 25.83 lakh crore |
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D |
Rs 32.07 lakh crore |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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106 |
What caused the surge in cocoa bean prices in April 2024? |
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A |
Increase in demand from emerging markets |
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B |
Bad harvest season in West Africa and the impact of El Niño |
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C |
Trade tariffs imposed by major chocolate-consuming countries |
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D |
Expansion of cocoa farming areas in South America |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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107 |
What are some of the environmental issues associated with rat-hole mining? |
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A |
Soil enrichment and increased agricultural productivity |
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B |
Increased forest cover and improved water quality |
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C |
Deforestation, soil erosion, and water contamination |
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D |
Improved biodiversity and reduced air pollution |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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108 |
What defines a Non-Market Economy (NME) as opposed to a Market Economy? |
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A |
Prices and production are determined by consumer and business interactions in an NME |
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B |
Government controls most or all means of production and resource allocation in an NME |
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C |
Wages are determined through free bargaining in a Market Economy |
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D |
Currency is freely convertible into other currencies in a Market Economy |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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109 |
According to the WHO report, what percentage of infants are currently protected with 3 doses of the DPT vaccine? |
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A |
60% |
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B |
70% |
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C |
84% |
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D |
90% |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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110 |
Which recent discovery is the second-closest known black hole to Earth and is 33 times heavier than the sun? |
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A |
Cygnus X-1 |
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B |
Gaia BH3 |
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C |
Sagittarius A* |
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D |
V404 Cygni |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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111 |
Which of the following are considered important habitats for species that are commercially harvested? |
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A |
Coral Reefs |
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B |
Seagrass Beds |
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C |
Hotspots |
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D |
None of the Above |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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112 |
Which zone in India has the highest concentration of mineral deposits? |
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A |
N.E Zone |
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B |
N.W Zone |
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C |
S. Zone |
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D |
All of the Above |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Instruction |
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113 |
Which state in India is the leading producer of paper? |
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A |
Bihar |
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B |
West Bengal |
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C |
Gujarat |
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D |
Chhattisgarh |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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114 |
Which type of volcano is considered the least explosive? |
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A |
Basalt Plateau |
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B |
Cinder Cone |
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C |
Lava Dome |
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D |
Shield Volcano |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Instruction |
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115 |
Which type of landforms is influenced by multiple processes such as weathering, erosion, and deposition? |
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A |
Polygenetic Landforms |
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B |
Denudational Landforms |
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C |
Geomorphological Landforms |
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D |
Erosional Landforms |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Instruction |
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116 |
In which year was the Patna High Court officially inaugurated? |
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A |
1912 |
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B |
1914 |
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C |
1916 |
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D |
1918 |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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117 |
Which traditional folk dance of Bihar is renowned for its energetic masked performances? |
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A |
Jat-Jatin |
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B |
Jhijiya |
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C |
Chhau |
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D |
Kajari |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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118 |
In which year was Bihar established as a province under the Mughal Empire? |
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A |
1526 AD |
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B |
1555 AD |
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C |
1580 AD |
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D |
1605 AD |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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119 |
In which year was the demand for the formation of Bihar as a separate province first presented? |
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A |
1906 AD |
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B |
1903 AD |
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C |
1908 AD |
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D |
1912 AD |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Instruction |
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120 |
When did the Salt Satyagraha begin in Bihar? |
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A |
12 March 1930 |
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B |
20 March 1930 |
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C |
15 April 1930 |
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D |
10 May 1930 |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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121 |
In the Union Budget 2024, which major infrastructure project in Bihar was allocated significant funds? |
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A |
Patna-Gaya Expressway |
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B |
Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway |
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C |
Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi Expressway |
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D |
Darbhanga-Madhubani Expressway |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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122 |
Which Ramsar site in Bihar is currently under scrutiny for alleged encroachment and degradation? |
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A |
Kaimur Hills |
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B |
Karbatal Wetland |
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C |
Kanwar Lake |
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D |
Ganges River Delta |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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123 |
What is one of the primary reasons Bihar is seeking special category status from the Centre? |
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A |
High literacy rates |
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B |
Low per capita income |
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C |
Abundance of natural resources |
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D |
High population density |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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124 |
What unique feature does the new campus of Nalanda University at Rajgir possess? |
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A |
It is the largest university campus in India. |
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B |
It is a ‘Net Zero’ Green Campus. |
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C |
It has the highest number of research facilities in the country. |
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D |
It is the only university campus located near the Himalayas. |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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125 |
According to the 'Climate Resilient and Low-Carbon Development Pathway' report, which sector is projected to be the largest contributor to Bihar's greenhouse gas emissions by 2070? |
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A |
Agriculture |
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B |
Construction |
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C |
Transport |
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D |
Energy |
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E |
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Answer |
D |
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Instruction |
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126 |
The Katanga Plateau, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is renowned for its rich deposits of which of the following minerals? |
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A |
Copper and Uranium |
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B |
Uranium and Cobalt |
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C |
Zinc and Tin |
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D |
Bauxite and Silver |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Instruction |
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127 |
Which of the following regions is referred to as the Rust Belt of Japan due to the decline of its manufacturing and steel industries? |
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A |
Shikoku |
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B |
Hokkaido |
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C |
Kyushu |
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D |
Tohoku |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Instruction |
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128 |
Moraines are the deposits of which of the following types of natural forces? |
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A |
Oceanic Tides |
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B |
Glacial Activity |
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C |
Wind Erosion |
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D |
Volcanic Eruptions |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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129 |
Devon Island, the world's largest uninhabited island, is located in which of the following countries? |
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A |
Greenland |
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B |
Russia |
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C |
Canada |
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D |
Australia |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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130 |
Which of the following is the widest continental shelf in the world? |
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A |
Sunda Shelf |
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B |
Siberian Shelf |
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C |
North Sea Shelf |
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D |
Antarctic Shelf |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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131 |
What major challenge is noted as a key obstacle for middle-income countries, including India, in the World Development Report 2024? |
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A |
Lack of investment in infrastructure |
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B |
Income inequality |
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C |
High inflation |
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D |
Poor agricultural productivity |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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132 |
What is the "3i Strategy" recommended by the World Bank for countries aiming to reach high-income status? |
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A |
Investment, Innovation, and Integration |
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B |
Investment, Infusion, and Innovation |
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C |
Investment, Infrastructure, and Innovation |
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D |
Investment, Infusion, and Industry |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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133 |
What is the current status of pulse imports in India in the fiscal year 2023-24? |
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A |
India imported 4.65 million metric tons of pulses. |
|
B |
India imported 2.53 million metric tons of pulses. |
|
C |
India imported 3.75 million metric tons of pulses. |
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D |
India imported 7.71 million metric tons of pulses. |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Instruction |
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134 |
Which of the following diseases affects Pigeon pea? |
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A |
Powdery Mildew |
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B |
Rust |
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C |
Downy Mildew |
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D |
Bacterial Wilt |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Instruction |
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135 |
Which report highlights the challenges faced by over 100 countries, including India, in achieving high-income status in the coming decades? |
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A |
Global Economic Prospects Report 2024 |
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B |
Human Capital Index Report 2024 |
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C |
World Development Report 2024: The Middle Income Trap |
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D |
Ease of Doing Business Report 2024 |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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136 |
Which report by NITI Aayog focuses on promoting seaweed cultivation in India? |
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A |
Strategy for Seaweed Expansion |
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B |
Strategy for the Development of Seaweed Value Chain |
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C |
Maritime Agriculture and Fisheries Report |
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D |
Coastal Resources Development Strategy |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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137 |
Which of the following statements best describes India's view on ASEAN within its foreign policy framework? |
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A |
ASEAN is a minor part of India's Look West Policy. |
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B |
ASEAN has limited relevance to India's Indo-Pacific strategy. |
|
C |
ASEAN is primarily a trade partner for India with no strategic significance. |
|
D |
ASEAN is the cornerstone of India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision. |
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E |
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Answer |
D |
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Instruction |
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138 |
Imane Khelif's recent boxing match controversy at the Paris Olympics 2024 primarily revolves around what issue? |
|
A |
Dispute over the match location |
|
B |
Allegations of unfair advantage due to gender identity |
|
C |
Discrepancies in the official scoring |
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D |
Concerns about doping violations |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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139 |
Which of the following statements about organ donation in India is true according to the NOTTO report for 2023-24? |
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A |
In 2023, India surpassed 500 deceased organ donors for the first time in a year. |
|
B |
The Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD) was established in 2024 to promote awareness about organ donation. |
|
C |
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) reported that 77% of deceased organ donors in 2023 were women. |
|
D |
In 2023, India achieved a milestone by surpassing 1,000 deceased organ donors in a single year for the first time. |
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E |
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Answer |
D |
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Instruction |
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140 |
What is a key finding of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) study regarding ground-level ozone in Indian cities? |
|
A |
The highest ozone exceedance was recorded in Jaipur with 126 days in 2023. |
|
B |
Ground-level ozone is primarily a problem during the daytime only. |
|
C |
The study found that ozone levels in green neighborhoods were significantly lower than in industrial areas. |
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D |
Seven out of ten cities saw a decrease in ozone exceedances compared to the previous year. |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Instruction |
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141 |
A company’s revenue in 2023 was 15% higher than in 2022, and its revenue in 2024 was 20% higher than in 2023. If the revenue in 2022 was Rs. 1,00,000, what is the revenue in 2024? |
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A |
Rs. 1,83,000 |
|
B |
Rs. 1,80,000 |
|
C |
Rs. 1,92,000 |
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D |
Rs. 2,00,000 |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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142 |
What is the next number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ? |
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A |
30 |
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B |
36 |
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C |
40 |
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D |
45 |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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143 |
Determine whether the following statements are sufficient to answer the question: X is 5 years younger than Y. Y is 10 years older than Z, and Z is 15 years old. |
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A |
Statement 1 alone is sufficient. |
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B |
Statement 2 alone is sufficient. |
|
C |
Both statements together are sufficient. |
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D |
Both statements together are not sufficient. |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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144 |
A and B can complete a task in 15 days and 20 days respectively. A and B worked together for 5 days. Then B left and C joined A. If A and C can complete the work together in 12 days, how many days will C alone take to complete the remaining work? |
|
A |
30 Days |
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B |
20 Days |
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C |
24 Days |
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D |
15 Days |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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145 |
The ratio of the ages of A and B is 4:5, and the ratio of the ages of B and C is 3:4. If A is 12 years old, what is the age of C? |
|
A |
20 years |
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B |
16 years |
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C |
18 years |
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D |
24 years |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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146 |
A sum of money amounts to Rs. 10,000 in 2 years and Rs. 12,100 in 3 years at compound interest. What is the annual interest rate? |
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A |
10% |
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B |
12% |
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C |
15% |
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D |
8% |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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147 |
A person starts from point A and walks 10 km east, then turns north and walks 15 km. Then he turns west and walks 10 km, and finally turns south and walks 15 km. What is the final position of the person with respect to the starting point? |
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A |
10 km East |
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B |
10 km West |
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C |
15 km North |
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D |
15 km South |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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148 |
In a row of 10 seats, A is sitting in the 5th position from the left and B is sitting in the 8th position from the right. If both are sitting next to each other, how many seats are there between them? |
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A |
1 |
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B |
2 |
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C |
3 |
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D |
4 |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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149 |
What is the total number of students in a school? The ratio of boys to girls in the school is 3:2. There are 120 girls in the school. Options: |
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A |
Statement 1 alone is sufficient |
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B |
Statement 2 alone is sufficient |
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C |
Both statements together are sufficient |
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D |
Both statements together are not sufficient |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Instruction |
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150 |
All roses are flowers. Some flowers are not orchids. Therefore, some roses are definitely not orchids. |
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A |
The conclusion follows |
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B |
The conclusion does not follow |
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C |
The information is insufficient |
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D |
None of the above |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Instruction |
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