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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.

Up a blind alley

A) hiding something intentionally from another person B) not warning a person who is in danger
C) one can enjoy thrills only if one takes risk D) following a course of action that is certain to lead to an undesirable outcome
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) following a course of action that is certain to lead to an undesirable outcome

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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.

Life is full of ______ types of experiences.Strange, in fact, are the ways of God.If a man is happy today, he may be ______ unhappy the very next day.Some ______ are pleasant and joyful while others are full of ______ and pain.If at one time a person finds himself on top of the world, at the ______ time he is depressed and downcast.


at the ______ time he is depressed and downcast.

A) most B) second
C) last D) other
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) other

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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 art of growing up is living in the school of life, where learning is ______, and taking responsibility is important.

A) neglected B) ignored
C) focused D) superficial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) focused

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The main effect of Direct Taxes is on

A) Food prices B) Consumer goods
C) Capital goods D) Income
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Income

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Which one of the following is commonly used for pulp bleaching in the paper industry?

A) Mild sulphuric acid B) Glucose isomerase
C) peroxide D) Iodine and water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) peroxide

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__________ is the number of individuals of the population who left the habitat and gone elsewhere during the time period under consideration.

A) Natality B) Mortality
C) Immigration D) Emigration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Emigration

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Birbal was an advisor in the court of?

A) Babur B) Akbar
C) Aurangzeb D) Jahangir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Akbar

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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.

 

Cut corners

 

 

A) Remove the sharp edges now if you don’t want to get hurt later   B) One has to sacrifice to achieve one's goals
C) Even a coward when cornered musters strength to fight back D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money

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