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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.

Nefarious

A) Sloppy, Flurry B) Unassertive, Ignoble
C) Modest, Subtle D) Gregarious, Magnanimous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Nefarious: (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal
Sloppy: careless and unsystematic; excessively casual
Flurry: a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind

 

Unassertive: (of a person) not having or showing a confident and forceful personality

 

Ignoble: not honourable in character or purpose
Modest: unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
Subtle: (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe
Gregarious: (of a person) fond of company; sociable
Magnanimous: generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person
Iniquitous: grossly unfair and morally wrong
Atrocious: horrifyingly wicked
Therefore, it can be observed that option E i.e.

 

‘iniquitous, atrocious’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘nefarious’.

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Panaji is the Capital City of _________.

A) Goa B) Maharashtra
C) Sikkim D) Gujarat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Goa

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

One should exercise their right to vote

A) his B) our
C) one’s D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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Where in India was the first French factory established?

A) Surat B) Pondicherry
C) Chandannagore D) Masulipatnam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Surat

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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.

One is caught in the box with what one knows and hence no new ideas ______.

 

A) emerge B) destroy
C) rooted D) innovate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) emerge

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

blood is thicker than water

A) relations are more important than merit B) all crimes are not equal so punishment for murder is not same as that of theft
C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones D) deceit from a family member hurts more than being cheated by strangers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) family relationships and loyalties are the strongest and most important ones

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


____________________ some respects, this is unsurprising. Many of these laws do not have an _______________ political flavour. The rule against admitting _______________ evidence, for instance, is a result of simple good sense and a keen awareness of human ______________, independent of the relationship between the ruler and the ruled. The same ________________ for the laws of property and contract.


a keen awareness of human ______________,

 

 

A) biology B) nature
C) personality D) quality
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) nature

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Esoteric

A) Befitting B) Germane
C) Abstruse D) Relevant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Abstruse

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