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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

I said to Arun, "What do you want?"

 

A) asked that Arun what he wanted. B) I asked that Arun what he wants.
C) I asked that Arun what he is wanting. D) I asked Arun what he wanted.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) I asked Arun what he wanted.

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In the equation of motion v = u + at, u represents _________________

A) initial velocity B) final velocity
C) kinetic energy D) potential energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) initial velocity

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As per a report released by RBI in August 2017, approximately how much percent of the demonetised currency returned to the central Bank?

A) 99 B) 90
C) 85 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 99

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Human Beings belong to which category of the ecosystem?

A) Omnivores B) Carnivores
C) Herbivores D) Zooplankton
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Omnivores

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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.

 

The rising sun has great inner ______. Not just to ______ the new morning right after the dark night, but also the new rhythms and vibrations within existence. The entire universe – including the trees, birds and flowers – wake up to the rising sun. When we listen to the birds chirping and see the flower petals open, remember that the sunrise is not just a great happening on the outside. If we are alert and aware, then the sunrise is also happening deep within us. Something within ourselves is also ______ with the first rays of the sun. We just need to be sensitive and available; we just need to be ______. Like the outside world, we need to open the inner door to let the new dawn enter within. Just open the window of our inner world and allow the beautiful experience of sunrise to ______ within ourselves – this experience is beyond anything earthly.

 

Not just to ______ the new morning

A) hide B) herald
C) withhold D) finish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) herald

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Ravage

A) Surrender B) Construct
C) Damage D) Liberate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Damage

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Redistribution of income in a country can be brought about through

A) Progressive taxation combined with progressive expenditure B) Progressive taxation combined with regressive expenditure
C) Regressive taxation combined with regressive expenditure D) Regressive taxation combined with progressive expenditure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Progressive taxation combined with progressive expenditure

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Ensconce

A) Establish B) Impudence
C) Request D) Unveil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Unveil

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