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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.

 

He asks which chair he is to sit on.

A) He said,"Which chair am I to sit on?" B) He asked,"Which chair he is to sit on?"
C) "Which chair am I to sit on?" asks he. D) He said,"Which chair should I sit on?"
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) "Which chair am I to sit on?" asks he.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Praise highly in speech or writing

A) Chide B) Eulogise
C) Chastise D) Reprimand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Eulogise

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To give up a throne voluntarily

A) Archer B) Bigot
C) Abdicate D) Delegate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Abdicate

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

A) Hesitation B) Secret
C) Impious D) Artless
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Secret

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Which  of  the  following  statements  with regard to Panchyats in India are correct?

1.Seats ina Panchayat are filled by direct election from the territorial constituencies in the Panchayat area.

2.The Gram Sabha is the body of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to   a   village   within   the   Panchayat area.

3.The  Panchayats  work  on  the  principle of constitutional autonomy.

4.The   State   Legislature may   be   law endow  the  Panchayats  with  the  power and   authority   to   enable   them   to function.

Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 4 D) 1 and 4 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1, 2 and 4

Explanation:
All are correct except 3, as Panchayats don’t have constitutional autonomy to work.
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Winds blowing constantly in one direction in rocky deserts form

A) Chimneys B) Mushrooms rocks
C) Yardangs D) Demoiselles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Yardangs

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CBLO, a money market instrument that represents an obligation between a borrower and a lender as to the terms and conditions of a loan. What does 'C' stand for in CBLO?

A) Clearing B) Culminative
C) Collateralized D) Credit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Collateralized

Explanation:

CBLO stands for Collateralized Borrowing and Lending Obligation. CBLO is a money market instrument that represents an obligation between a borrower and a lender as to the
terms and conditions of a loan. So, C stands for Collateralized.

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In India, which city is also known as 'City of Palaces'?

A) Jaipur B) Kolkata
C) Gwalior D) Udaipur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kolkata

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