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Q:

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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Q:

Which state does not share a common border with Chhattisgarh?

A) Andhra Pradesh	B) Odisha
C) Jharkhand	D) Maharashtra

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Andhra Pradesh

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Q:

Digital wallet company Paytm has launched 'Paytm Money' app for mutual fund investments. The Paytm Money platform will be offering systematic investment plans (SIPs), starting at how much rupees per month?

A) Rs 300	B) Rs 400
C) Rs 200	D) Rs 500

Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Digital wallet company Paytm on Tuesday launched 'Paytm Money' app for mutual fund investments. The Paytm Money platform will be offering systematic investment plans (SIPs), starting at Rs 100 per month.

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Q:

The tropical grasslands of Africa are known as?

A) Savanna	B) Tundra
C) Siesman	D) None of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Savanna

Explanation:

The tropical grasslands of Africa are known as Savanna.

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Q:

A major purpose of cost accounting is to

A) measure, record and report product costs	B) classify all the product costs
C) to provide information to stockholders for investment decisions	D) All of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) measure, record and report product costs

Explanation:

A major purpose of cost accounting is to measure, record and report product costs.

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Q:

The Bayeux Tapestry recorded which historical event?

Answer

The Norman invasion of England in 1066 is the historical event recorded by the Bayeux Tapestry.

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Q:

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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Q:

Name the viceroy who inaugurated New Delhi as the new capital of India in the year 1931.

A) Lord Wellesley	B) Lord Curson
C) Lord Cornwallis	D) Lord Irwin

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