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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  i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

We are used to giving benefit of a doubt to people we are closest to, the ones who we know very well. This comes to us naturally as we know for a fact they are good people; and even more - we know they like/ love us so they wouldn't do anything against us.

A) Since we love and trust our close ones, we often tend to believe them, even when we are not sure what they are saying is true. B) Given that we are very attached to our relatives, we often try to hide their crimes and cover up for their lies.
C) Since humans are inherently doubting, there is a tendency to be sceptic about anyone. D) Humans have nepotism ingrained in them, which means that they would favour only their relatives over and above a fool proof evidence against them.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Since we love and trust our close ones, we often tend to believe them, even when we are not sure what they are saying is true.

Explanation:

To give a benefit of doubt means to decide that you will believe someone, even though you are not sure that what the person is saying is true.

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Currency notes and coins of one rupee and lower denominations are issued by the ___________.

A) State Bank of India B) Government of India
C) Reserve Bank of India D) Ministry of Finance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ministry of Finance

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The following pie chart shows information on sales of a toy making company "XYZ" during 2017-18 financial year.

The total revenue made by sales of the toys was ? ₹ 38,72,0004 Which type of toys made highest revenue for the company?

A) Toddler toys B) Musical toys
C) Soft toys D) Learning blocks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Musical toys

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The process of producing energy in plants is known as

A) Absorption B) Reduction
C) Photosynthesis D) Transpiration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Photosynthesis

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Q:

Economic costs of production differ from accounting costs in that

Answer

Economic costs add the opportunity costs of a firm using its own resources while accounting costs do not.

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If 'Q ' means ' +', 'J ' means ' X',T ' ' means '- ' and 'K ' means '÷ ', then what is the value of18K3Q7J ?

A) 15 B) 10
C) 18 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12

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Veer spends 15% of his monthly income on the house rent and 60% of the rest on household expenditure. If he saves Rs. 2210, what is his monthly income?

A) Rs. 8000 B) Rs. 7000
C) Rs. 7500 D) Rs. 6500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 6500

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 4312 B) 4216
C) 9218 D) 3618
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4216

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