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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
Insurance is a contract, represented for a policy, in which an individual or entity receives financial protection.
i. Represented in a policy
ii. Represented by a policy
iii. Represented with a policy

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and ii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. Only ii

Explanation:

Ans. B.
The correct preposition here would be 'by'. By follows 'represented' when something takes the place of and refers to something bigger. With follows 'represented' when an attribute with which something or someone is depicted. A contract is not represented in a policy but stated in a policy.

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

Rituals play into the __________ understandings of a society.

 

A) tactfully B) tacit
C) taciturn D) tacitly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) tacit

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Part of the plant where photosynthesis generally occurs

A) roots B) leaves
C) branches D) flowers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) leaves

Explanation:

In a plant, photosynthesis generally occurs in the leaves part as leaves have chlorophyll which is used for making food using sunlight.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

By the time government
X-offices or educational institutions
Y-open, many daylight
Z-hours are already lost

A) YZX B) ZXY
C) XYZ D) XZY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) XYZ

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Gagan Narang was associated with

A) Chess B) Tennis
C) Shooting D) Cricket
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Shooting

Explanation:

Gagan Narang was a famous Indian shooter who was first qualified to London Olympics. He was conferred with Arjuna Award for shooting. 

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate
it by selecting the appropriate option.


A large _______ of angry bisons rampaged through the villages.

A) herd B) swarm
C) group D) flock
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) herd

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Four statements are given below at A, B, C and D. There may be some errors in the given statement(s). The incorrect statement is your answer.

A) A. The war of succession ultimately boiled over to who had more power. B) B. The war of succession ultimately boiled below to who had more power.
C) C. The war of succession ultimately boiled upon to who had more power. D) D. The war of succession ultimately boiled down for who had more power.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Ans. E.
In the given sentences, boiled down is the phrasal verb that should have been used which means summarizing something, to reduce or simplify
(something) to the most basic, essential, or fundamental element(s). In this context it means that the one who had more power succeeded. 'Boiled down' should be followed by 'to' and not 'for', hence option D is incorrect.

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What is the proper term for a skeletal joint?

A) Articulation B) Compact Bone
C) Articular Cartilage D) Lacuna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Articulation

Explanation:

Articulation is the proper term for a skeletal joint.

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