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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.

A) denied B) rejected
C) stopped D) warned
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) stopped

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The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because--

A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929 B) This was desired by the farmers of India
C) The British did not want to leave India earlier than this date D) It was an auspicious day
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929

Explanation:

Because in 1929, the Indian National Congress had passed aresolution under the Presidentship of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in its Lahore session to observe January 26 every yearas Purna Swarajya or Independence Day

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3 1954
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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.

Beyond or above the range of normal or physical human experience

A) Mundane B) Transcendent
C) Ribald D) Coarse
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Transcendent

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A business organized as a corporation 

A) Is owned by its stockholders B) Has tax advantages over a proprietorship or partnership
C) Is not a separate legal entity in most states D) Requires that stockholders be personally liable for the debts of the business
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Is owned by its stockholders

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A business organized as a corporation is owned by its stockholders.

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4 1954
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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.

A picture paints a thousand words

 

A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning more effectively than a description does. B) No words can do justice to a masterpiece.
C) A great poem or script recreates a complete imagery. D) Your mind will create fanciful images based on the information that it gets.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning more effectively than a description does.

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0 1953
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

To reveal the true, objectionable nature of someone

A) to betray B) to forsake
C) to expose D) to delude
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to expose

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0 1953
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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.

Bed of roses

A) What may look comfortable may have hidden thorns B) A situation or activity that is comfortable or easy
C) A warm welcome to a loved one D) One needs to be extremely rich to live a luxurious life
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A situation or activity that is comfortable or easy

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0 1953
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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 rising sun has great inner ______. Not just to ______ the new morning right after the dark night, but also the new rhythms and vibrations within existence. The entire universe – including the trees, birds and flowers – wake up to the rising sun. When we listen to the birds chirping and see the flower petals open, remember that the sunrise is not just a great happening on the outside. If we are alert and aware, then the sunrise is also happening deep within us. Something within ourselves is also ______ with the first rays of the sun. We just need to be sensitive and available; we just need to be ______. Like the outside world, we need to open the inner door to let the new dawn enter within. Just open the window of our inner world and allow the beautiful experience of sunrise to ______ within ourselves – this experience is beyond anything earthly.

 

sun has great inner ______.

A) significance B) meaninglessness
C) triviality D) denotation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) significance

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0 1953