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In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

Monu and Sonu attempted to make light their difficulties, but it was obvious that things were going badly for them.

i attempted to make their difficulties light

ii has attempted to make light their difficulties

iii attempted to make light of their difficulties

A) Only I B) Only ii
C) Only iii D) Both ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only iii

Explanation:
The correct option is 3 because the correct phrase that should be used here is ‘make light of their difficulties.’ It means ‘trying to treat something as though it is not serious or important, when it in fact is.
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Which of the following is a major function of chloride?

A) Helps maintain gastric acidity B) Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte
C) Acts as principal intracellular electrolyte D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Helps maintain gastric acidity

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Q:

The 4th edition of "International Spice Conference" was held in

A) Hyderabad B) Kolkata
C) Kochi D) Pune
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hyderabad

Explanation:

The fourth edition is planned in the CITY OF PEARLS, the silicon valley of India, Hyderabad; the capital of Telangana, India.

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Which statement about general education policy is most accurate?

A) It is set by multiple levels of the government. B) It is determined by local school boards.
C) It is controlled only by the federal government. D) It provides its funding at the state level.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It is set by multiple levels of the government.

Explanation:

General education policy is set by multiple levels of the government like Federal, state and local governments. 

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The given sentences, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from among the five given choices to construct a coherent paragraph keeping 1 as the first statement.

1) In Hindu mythology, when Shiva opens his third eye, it is considered a terrible warning for the cosmos.

A) In somewhat similar fashion, in 2017, women across the world seemed to declare war — on harassment, abuse, rape, inequality and every form of injustice.

B) Anger, however, is only one facet of the fight for empowerment. Concomitantly, the year saw women stack up achievements on an unprecedented scale.

C) It means he is angry enough to incinerate anything that comes in his way.

D) Across the world, there was a furious outpouring of rage against men in power, men on the street, men at home, and in families.

A) ABCD B) CBDA
C) DBAC D) DACB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

The correct sequence is CADB.

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Podsol is a type of soil which is characteristic of a region under the cover of _________forest

A) deciduous B) coniferous
C) evergreen D) alpine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) coniferous

Explanation:

It develops in a region of  moderate rainfall and limited evaporation. It is agriculturally a poor soil but addition of lime and fertilizers would yield favourable results. Found extensively in northern Canada and northern Russia.

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Q:

Who is the author of ' The Accidental Prime Minister - The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh'

Answer

Sanjaya Baru

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Major fructose sources include

A) breads and cereals B) beer and liquor
C) milk and cheese D) fruits and honey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) fruits and honey

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