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Who was the Guru of the music maestro Tansen?

A) Bisaldev B) Haridas
C) Saint Gyaneshwar D) Ramanuj
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Haridas

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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.

 

Taste good food or drink and enjoy it to the full

 

A) Acrid B) Savouring
C) Acerb D) Caustic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Savouring

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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.

 

It is basic to a democracy that its citizens remain in harmony _______ one another. At the very least, they should _______ treat each other as enemies. Enmity is spreadonly by vested interests that hope to thrive _________ polarising citizens. The ______________ between professed love for the country and infecting the people with hatred remains ignored. There is no instance in history of the policy of ‘divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.

 

they should _______ treat each other

 

A) no B) neither
C) not D) nor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) not

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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.

 

No one responded to Rahul's query.

 

A) Rahul's query was not responded to by anyone. B) Rahul's query is not being responded to by anyone.
C) Rahul's query has not been responded to by anyone. D) Rahul's query had not been responded to by anyone.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rahul's query was not responded to by anyone.

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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.

 

All good things must come to an end

 

A) Even enjoyable experiences cannot last for ever B) A good story should always have a happy ending
C) The world will be destroyed one day D) Only bad things can continue forever. Life of good things feel short.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Even enjoyable experiences cannot last for ever

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Alveoli are balloon like structures within the ______.

A) lungs B) kidney
C) liver D) heart
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) lungs

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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.

 

The main use of friendship is that it ______ man to express his feelings and emotions.

 

A) enables B) capables
C) stables D) ables
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) enables

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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.

 

It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ______________ private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ______________ and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ______________ in this cost calculation. However, the family __________ this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.

 

None of this ______________ in this cost calculation.

 

A) counts B) is counted
C) have been counted D) had been counted
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) is counted

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