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In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

Her parents will never give their _____ to such an unsuitable match.

 

A) acquiescence B) consent
C) agreement D) willingness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) consent

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the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

A focused programme to universalize education and (1)/ skills training would potentially keep (2)/ juveniles from coming into conflict within the law. (3)/ No error. (4)

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

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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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"Tsunami" is the name given to which of the following?

A) Earthquake B) Cyclone
C) Tidal Waves D) Undersea Waves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tidal Waves

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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 promise of nuclear power has so __________ outweighed all of these concerns, and India has reason to be proud of its technology and determination to look for non-fossil _______________ in its energy planning. However, _________ rapid progress in technology in other ______________ energy sources such as wind and solar power, the collapse of oil prices and the expansion in gas projects as a viable and clean alternative, that promise ______________.

However, _________ rapid progress in technology

A) to B) from
C) with D) for
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) with

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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.
Learn by heart

A) To memorize something B) Love something terribly
C) Learn a lesson by making a mistake D) Learn to control or hide your true feelings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To memorize something

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Please guide me.

A) You are requested to guide me. B) You have been requested to guide me.
C) You were requested to guide me. D) You are being requested to guide me.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) You are requested to guide me.

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The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, hosts a conference on Global Digital Content Market (GDCM) 2018 in which city?

A) New Delhi  B) Bengaluru 
C) Mumbai  D)  Kolkata 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) New Delhi 

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The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, hosts a conference on Global Digital Content Market (GDCM) 2018, on 14th- 15thNovember 2018, in New Delhi. The conference will feature sessions on music, film, broadcasting and publishing, as well as collective management, emerging models and the implications for the market and policy makers.

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