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Q.9703·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

This question consists of a word in capital letters followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters. OBEISANCE

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Q.9704·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

ABC is an equilateral triangle and X, Y and Z are the points on BC, CA and AB respectively such that BX = CY = AZ. Which of the following is/are correct? 1. XYZ is an equilateral triangle. 2. Triangle XYZ is similar to triangle ABC. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Q.9705·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

In the figure given above, p and q are parallel lines. What are the values of the angles x, y and z?

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Q.9706·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

The linear inequations, for which the shaded area in the figure given above is the solution set, are

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Q.9707·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

The election result in which six parties contested was depicted by a pie chart. Party A had an angle 135° on this pie chart. If it secured 21960 votes, how many valid votes in total were cast?

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Q.9708·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

The mean and median of 5 observations are 9 and 8 respectively. If 1 is subtracted from each observation, then the new mean and the new median will respectively be

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Q.9709·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

The age distribution of 40 children is as follows : Age (in years) 5–6 6–7 7–8 8–9 9–10 10–11 No. of children 4 7 9 12 6 2 Consider the following statements in respect of the above frequency distribution : 1. The median of the age distribution is 7 years. 2. 70% of the children are in the age group 6–9 years. 3. The modal age of the children is 8 years. Which of the above statements are correct?

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Q.9710·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Suppose x; = 1/i for i = 1, 2, 3, ..., 11. Which one of the following is not correct?

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Q.9711·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

The value of 1/5 log10 3125 – 4 log10 2 + log10 32 is

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Q.9712·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

The value of the expression (243 + 647)^2 + (243 – 647)^2 / 243 × 243 + 647 × 647 is equal to

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Q.9713·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

If a and b are negative real numbers and c is a positive real number, then which of the following is/are correct? 1. a – b < a – c 2. If a < b, then a/c < b/c 3. 1/b < 1/c Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.9714·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Which one of the following gases is released mostly from landfills in urban areas?

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Q.9715·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Which one of the following air pollutants combines with the haemoglobin of human blood and reduces its oxygen-carrying capacity, leading to suffocation and may cause even death?

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Q.9716·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

An irregular mode of reproduction resulting in the development of an embryo without fertilization is called 1. Parthenogenesis 2. Apogamy 3. Sporophytic budding Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Q.9717·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Which one of the following is not an allotrope of carbon?

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Q.9718·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

In paper manufacturing, degumming of the raw material is done using

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Q.9719·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Dolomite powder is applied in some agricultural lands. The purpose of applying it is to

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Q.9720·Miscellaneous·2016·Easy

Deficiency of fluoride leads to which one of the following health problems?

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