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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.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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In the following question, a sentence is given with some bold words which may contain errors. Below the sentence, a table is given with two columns in which column 'A' contains the list of bold words, and in column 'B' the suggested corrections are listed. You have to choose the best alternative among the four given options. If no correction is required against the given bold words, mark (E), i.e., "None of the above" as your answer. 

After learning that Ranjhi Rajak, a pilgrim from Madhya Pradesh had collapsed near Bhairo temple and needed immediate medical attention, SI Bahuguna carried Rajak on his back and walked uphill for over 2 kms till they reached the nearby hospital.

 

A) Both (1)-(5) and (4)-(8) B) (2)-(6)
C) (1)-(5) D) (3)-(7)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

All the words in the sentence are correct and require no changes. Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

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Which among the following is used in making liquors, medicines and as a fuel in aircrafts?

A) Propyl alcohol B) Dimethyl alcohol
C) Ethyl alcohol D) Methyl alcohol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ethyl alcohol

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Many European empires arose in the wake of

A) the expansion of African kingdoms like the Ghana B) Mongol invasions throughout the region
C) Hun invasions that triggered a mass migration D) the collapse of the Byzantine Empire
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) the collapse of the Byzantine Empire

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Q:

The difference between Greenwich Mean Time & Indian Standard Time is

A) 6 1/2 Hours B) 6 Hours
C) 5 1/2 Hours D) 5 Hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5 1/2 Hours

Explanation:

The difference between Greenwich Mean Time & Indian Standard Time is 5 1/2 hours.

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Q:

Fastest batsman to score 19000 international runs?

A) Brian Lara B) Virat Kohli
C) Sachin Tendulkar D) Sunil Gavaskar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Virat Kohli

Explanation:

Virat Kohli has become the fastest batsman to score 19000 international runs in just 299 matches.

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Who was the architect of Taj Mahal?

A) Ustad Ahmad Lahouri B) Norman Foster
C) Henry Irwin D) Ustad Ghani Utbuddin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ustad Ahmad Lahouri

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If cosec4A -­ cosec2A = x, then value of x is?

A) tan4A + tan2A B) cot4A + cot2A
C) cot4A -­ cot2A D) tan4A -­ tan2A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cot4A + cot2A

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