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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Eyebrow raising

 

A) Pretend to like something or someone even when you dislike. B) Look up in defiance as a show of rebellion.
C) A person finally getting due punishment. D) Something which surprises, shocks, or offends people.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Something which surprises, shocks, or offends people.

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Burzil Pass is situated in which of the following states?

A) Himachal Pradesh B) Jammu and Kashmir
C) Sikkim D) Uttarakhand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jammu and Kashmir

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The later (second) formed primary xylem elements are called _____________.

A) Protoxylem B) Metaxylem
C) Xylem parenchyma D) Xylem fibres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Metaxylem

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In the following questions a part of a sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the alternative from the four given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase, choose option 5 i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

I wouldn't be caught dead wearing an outfit like that – it's like something my grandmother would also not wear!

A) Though the outfit is classy, the speaker does not prefer wearing it. B) The speaker finds wearing the dress very shameful as people would disapprove of it.
C) The speaker dislikes wearing the particular outfit. D) Wearing the particular outfit wouldn’t be a great deal as it will not kill her.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The speaker dislikes wearing the particular outfit.

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If you say that you wouldn't be seen dead or be caught dead in particular clothes, places, or situations, you are expressing strong dislike or disapproval of them.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A man devoid of kind feeling and sympathy.

A) Callous B) Credulous
C) Gullible D) Bohemian
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Callous

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
Will-o-the wisp

A) Something that is impossible to get or achieve. B) To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.
C) To spend recklessly. D) Accept or leave the offer.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Something that is impossible to get or achieve.

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If expenses are paid in cash then

A) assets will decrease. B) assets will increase.
C) liabilities will decrease. D) stockholders' equity will increase.
 
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How many pairs of ribs are there in human body?

A) 10 B) 11
C) 12 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12

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