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Q.9253·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Consider the function f(x) = [27(x^(2/3) - x)] / 4 How many solutions does the function f(x) = 1 have?

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Q.9254·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Consider the curves f(x) = x|x| - 1 and g(x) = {3x/2, x > 0; 2x, x ≤ 0} What is the area bounded by the curves?

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Q.9255·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Consider the curves f(x) = x|x| - 1 and g(x) = {3x/2, x > 0; 2x, x ≤ 0} Where do the curves intersect?

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Q.9256·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Consider the function f(θ) = 4(sin²θ + cos⁴θ) Consider the following statements: 1. f(θ) = 2 has no solution. 2. f(θ) = 7/2 has a solution. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Q.9257·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

A straight line intersects x and y axes at P and Q respectively. If (3, 5) is the middle point of PQ, then what is the area of the triangle OPQ?

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Q.9258·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Which of the following statements about the aims of the United Nations is/are true? 1. To foster a mutual appreciation of each others’ culture and literature among nations 2. To achieve international co-operation in solving problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character 3. To foster relations between scholars and academics in different countries 4. To organize international conferences Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.9259·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Which of the following statements about Brahmo Samaj is/are correct? 1. The Brahmo Marriage Act of 1872 allowed inter-caste and widow re-marriage only if the contracting parties declared themselves to be non-Hindus. 2. Keshub Chandra Sen arranged the marriage of his minor daughter with the Maharaja of Burdwan. 3. Keshub Chandra Sen’s followers broke away to form the Naba Brahmo Samaj. 4 .The Brahmo Samaj grew from a small elite group to a mass movement in the 19th century. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.9260·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Which of the following is/are the component/components of the Integrated Power Development Scheme launched by the Government of India recently? 1. Strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution networks in the urban areas 2. Metering of distribution transformers/feeders/consumers in the rural areas Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.9261·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Which of the following is/are not FDI policy change(s) after 2010? 1. Permission of 100 percent FDI in automotive sector 2. Permitting foreign airlines to make FDI up to 49 percent 3. Permission of up to 51 percent FDI under the government approval route in multi-brand retailing, subject to specified conditions 4. Amendment of policy on FDI in single-brand product retail trading for aligning with global practices Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.9262·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Consider the following statements: 1. The Arthashastra is the first Indian text to define a State. 2. The main concerns of the Arthashastra are theoretical issues like the origins of the state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.9263·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Which of the following thinkers and movements influenced the development of Gandhiji's political ideas? 1. Henry David Thoreau 2. John Ruskin 3. John Milton 4. Jainism Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.9264·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Consider the following statements about Sufism in India: 1. Pilgrimage called ziyarat to tombs of Sufi saints is an important feature. 2. The most influential group of Sufis in India were the Chishtis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.9265·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Consider the following statements: 1. Warren Hastings set up the Calcutta Madrassa for the study and teaching of Muslim law related subjects. 2. Jonathan Duncan started a Sanskrit College at Varanasi for the study of Hindu law and philosophy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.9266·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Who among the following is/was associated with Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti ?

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Q.9267·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Division of labour often involves: 1. Specialized economic activity. 2. Highly distinct productive roles. 3. Involving everyone in many of the same activities. 4. Individuals engage in only a single activity and are dependent on others to meet their various needs. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.9268·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Dam) List II (River) A. Bhakra 2. Sutlej B. Hirakud 3. Mahanadi C. Nagarjuna Sagar 1. Krishna D. Tungabhadra 4. Tungabhadra Code:

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Q.9269·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Who among the following is the author of the book The Audacity of Hope ?

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Q.9270·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Consider the function f(x) = (x² + (x - 2)²) What is the number of points of local minima of the function f(x)?

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