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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something	B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication	D) To be sure of something

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

Explanation:

The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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Which emperor wrote the play 'Nagananda' in Sanskrit language?

A) Prabhakaravardhana	B) Harshavadhana
C) Chandragupta II	D) Bindusara

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Harshavadhana

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All of the following are functions of the skin except

A) insulation	B) site of vitamin A synthesis
C) excretion body wastes	D) protection from mechanical damage

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) site of vitamin A synthesis

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Rajya Sabha member has tenure of ______ years.

A) 8	B) 6
C) 4	D) 2

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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Which of the following cannot be used for making lenses?

A) Plastic	B) Soil
C) Glass	D) Water

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Soil

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The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because--

A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929	B) This was desired by the farmers of India
C) The British did not want to leave India earlier than this date	D) It was an auspicious day

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929

Explanation:

Because in 1929, the Indian National Congress had passed aresolution under the Presidentship of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in its Lahore session to observe January 26 every yearas Purna Swarajya or Independence Day

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Pritam said, "These pastries are yummy."

A) Pritam said that those pastries are yummy.	B) Pritam said this that those pastries were yummy.
C) Pritam said that those pastries were yummy.	D) Pritam said that these pastries are yummy.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pritam said this that those pastries were yummy.

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

In spite of(A)/her irritation, she(B)/couldn't help smile.(C)/No error(D)

A) A	B) B
C) C	D) D

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