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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.

 

to make from scratch

 

A) The universe was created out of nothing B) To do something from the beginning
C) To build something out of nothing D) One scratch if neglected will destroy the structure eventually
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To do something from the beginning

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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.

 

Repetition bred a sense of _____________ with the characters.

 

A) familiarity B) familiar
C) familiarly D) familiarise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) familiarity

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In the following question, a sentence/ a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

To emend a piece of writing means to remove mistakes from it.

A) amend B) edit
C) rephrase D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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In India, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act came into force in 1981, but was amended in ________ to include noise as an air pollutant.

A) 1987 B) 1997
C) 2007 D) 2017
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1987

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______________ scheme was launched by the Central Government to create awareness about the cleanliness of the children.

A) Sukanya Samridhi Yojana B) Bal Swachta Mission
C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana D) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bal Swachta Mission

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"Himayat" is a training cum-placement programme for unemployed youth in the State of

A) Haryana B) Punjab
C) Jammu and Kashmir D) Himachal Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jammu and Kashmir

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If a3-b3 = 56 and a-b = 2, then what is the value of a2+b2 ?

A) 12 B) 20
C) 28 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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During fermentation of sugar, the compound which is always formed is

A) Methyl Alcohol B) Ethyl Alcohol
C) Acetic Acid D) Ethylene
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ethyl Alcohol

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