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In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

They hurried up the booth’s back and waited for the malformed youth to disperse.

i. to the booth’s back

ii. for towards the booth’s back

iii. for the booth’s backing

A) Only i	B) Only ii
C) Only iii	D) Both i and ii

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only i

Explanation:

The correct preposition to be used with the verb ‘hurried’ is ‘to’ and not the others. ‘Hurry to a place’ means ‘move to a place with great haste.’

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Recalcitrant

A) Peculiar, Convivial	B) Amenable, Docile
C) Taciturn, Withering	D) Voluble, Turgid

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Amenable, Docile

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Recalcitrant: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline
Peculiar: different to what is normal or
expected; strange Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
Amenable: open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Docile: ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Withering: intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful
Voluble: (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
Turgid: swollen and distended or congested
Pendulous: hanging down loosely
Jocular: fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘amenable, docile’ forms an antonym- antonym pair of ‘recalcitrant’.

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Which is the highest peak in Andaman and Nicobar islands?

A) Mount Koya	B) Mount Diavolo
C) Saddle Peak	D) Mount Thuiller

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Saddle Peak

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An improvement in technology would shift

A) the demand curve rightward	B) the supply curve rightward
C) the supply curve leftward	D) the demand curve leftward

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) the supply curve rightward

Explanation:

An improvement in technology would shift the supply curve rightward.

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Q:

Guernica, the world famous painting was painted by

A) Van Gogh	B) Michelangelo
C) Picasso	D) Leonardo Da Vinci

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Picasso

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Q:

Who got Tansen Samman award 2018?

A) Manju Mehta	B) Biren Singh
C) Divya Patidar Joshi	D) None of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Manju Mehta

Explanation:

Tansen Samman award 2018 was given Manju Mehta recently.

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What is the capital of Denmark?

A) Copenhagen	B) Stockholm
C) Vienna	D) Oslo

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Copenhagen

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Which among the following is not a dwarf planet?

A) Mars	B) Makemake
C) Pluto	D) Eris

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