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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.

Most __________________ of all to the rambler on avian lore intent is the fact that there are many species and genera that are peculiar to the West, and ______________ new to him, keeping him constantly on the 'qui vive'. _____________ Colorado you will look in vain for the common blue jay, so abundant in all parts of the East; but you will be more _______________ compensated by the presence of seven other species _____________ the jay household.


Most __________________ of all to the rambler

A) interesting B) interest
C) interested D) interests
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) interesting

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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.

Face the music

A) Be applauded B) Be ridiculed
C) Be punished D) Be dismissed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Be punished

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Inept

A) Clumsy B) Artless
C) Inadept D) Skillful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Skillful

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The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has released the ‘All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) Report 2016-17. Which of the following state has topped in terms of Gross Enrolment Ratio in Higher Education?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala
C) Rajasthan D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tamil Nadu

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The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has released the ‘All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) Report 2016-17. Tamil Nadu has topped in terms of Gross Enrolment Ratio in Higher Education.Note: Tamil Nadu recorded 46.9% GER. GER is the ratio of enrolment in higher education to population in the eligible age group (18-23 years).

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Which one of the following is an ohmic conductor?

A) Germanium B) Silicon
C) Carbon D) Silver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Silver

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

"Cheer up, father, I’ll go and get work somewhere." said Jane.

 

A) Jane ask her father to cheer up as she will go and get work somewhere B) Jane asked her father to cheer up, because she would be gone and got work somewhere
C) Jane asks her father to cheer up as she would get job D)  Jane asked her father to cheer up as she would go and get work somewhere.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  Jane asked her father to cheer up as she would go and get work somewhere.

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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.

 

At the eleventh hour

 

A) At the last moment B) Very late at night.
C) At a very odd time. D) Luckily have sufficient time to wrap up things.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) At the last moment

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) motlyiest B) plummets
C) disgorg D) bangalow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) plummets

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