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Q.13879·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

It is no doubt true that we cannot go through life without sorrow. There can be no sunshine without shadow, we must not complain that roses have thorns but rather be grateful that thorns bear flowers. Our existence here is so complex that we must expect much sorrow and suffering. Yet it is certain that no man was ever discontented with the world who did his duty in it. The world is like a looking glass; if you smile, it smiles; if you frown, it frowns back. Always try, then, to look at the bright side of things. There are some persons whose very presence seems like a ray of sunshine and brightens the whole room. Life has been described as a comedy to those who think and a tragedy to those who feel. The author says that we cannot go through life without sorrow because

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Q.13880·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

It is no doubt true that we cannot go through life without sorrow. There can be no sunshine without shadow, we must not complain that roses have thorns but rather be grateful that thorns bear flowers. Our existence here is so complex that we must expect much sorrow and suffering. Yet it is certain that no man was ever discontented with the world who did his duty in it. The world is like a looking glass; if you smile, it smiles; if you frown, it frowns back. Always try, then, to look at the bright side of things. There are some persons whose very presence seems like a ray of sunshine and brightens the whole room. Life has been described as a comedy to those who think and a tragedy to those who feel. According to the author no man can be discontented with the world if he

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Q.13881·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

It is no doubt true that we cannot go through life without sorrow. There can be no sunshine without shadow, we must not complain that roses have thorns but rather be grateful that thorns bear flowers. Our existence here is so complex that we must expect much sorrow and suffering. Yet it is certain that no man was ever discontented with the world who did his duty in it. The world is like a looking glass; if you smile, it smiles; if you frown, it frowns back. Always try, then, to look at the bright side of things. There are some persons whose very presence seems like a ray of sunshine and brightens the whole room. Life has been described as a comedy to those who think and a tragedy to those who feel. The expression “life is a tragedy to those who feel” means that it is a tragedy to those who

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Q.13882·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

It is no doubt true that we cannot go through life without sorrow. There can be no sunshine without shadow, we must not complain that roses have thorns but rather be grateful that thorns bear flowers. Our existence here is so complex that we must expect much sorrow and suffering. Yet it is certain that no man was ever discontented with the world who did his duty in it. The world is like a looking glass; if you smile, it smiles; if you frown, it frowns back. Always try, then, to look at the bright side of things. There are some persons whose very presence seems like a ray of sunshine and brightens the whole room. Life has been described as a comedy to those who think and a tragedy to those who feel. The author says, “There are some persons whose very presence seems like a ray of sunshine and brightens the whole room”. The reason for this is that they

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Q.13883·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

Air is

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Q.13884·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

It is no doubt true that we cannot go through life without sorrow. There can be no sunshine without shadow, we must not complain that roses have thorns but rather be grateful that thorns bear flowers. Our existence here is so complex that we must expect much sorrow and suffering. Yet it is certain that no man was ever discontented with the world who did his duty in it. The world is like a looking glass; if you smile, it smiles; if you frown, it frowns back. Always try, then, to look at the bright side of things. There are some persons whose very presence seems like a ray of sunshine and brightens the whole room. Life has been described as a comedy to those who think and a tragedy to those who feel. What is the author’s message in this passage ?

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Q.13885·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

In this question consist of two statements, statement I and statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below : Statement I : Red blood cells burst when placed in water. Statement II : Due to the phenomenon of osmosis water enters into red blood cells.

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Q.13886·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

In this question consist of two statements, statement I and statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below : Statement I : Indigo formed the basis of a flourishing sector of commercial agriculture by the beginning of the 19th century. Statement II : The Indigo Commission was set up to enquire into the grievances of the indigo cultivators in 1860.

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Q.13887·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

Which one among the following water-borne diseases is not caused by a bacteria ?

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Q.13888·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

The process of conventional earlobe piercing does not lead to bleeding. This is because the

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Q.13889·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

After entering the human body through mosquito bite, the malarial parasite (plasmodium) shows initial multiplication in

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Q.13890·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

Which one among the following parts of blood carries out the function of body defence ?

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Q.13891·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

Polio disease is caused by

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Q.13892·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

Which one among the following is the hardest part of our body ?

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Q.13893·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List I (World Heritage Site) List II (State) A. Brihadisvara Temple 1. Maharashtra B. Ellora Caves 2. Karnataka C. Hampi 3. Tamil Nadu D. Mahabodhi Temple 4. Bihar Code :

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Q.13894·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List I (Himalayan Peak) List II (State) A. K2 1. Uttarakhand B. Nanda Devi 2. Jammu & Kashmir C. Tara Pahar 3. Sikkim D. Kanchenjunga 4. Himachal Pradesh Code :

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Q.13895·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

The Deccan Trap Formation was caused by

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Q.13896·Miscellaneous·2012·Easy

Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is a low pressure belt which forms an important zone of contact over Northern India and Pakistan. 2. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone invites inflow of winds from different directions. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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