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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.

At first glance, it seems implausible that such an intricately engineered bio system such as our could have come about merely as a result of random modifications.

i. such an intricately engineered bio system as ours

ii. such intricately engineered bio system such as our

iii. such intricately engineered bio system such as ours

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

Explanation:

In the above sentence, the example of our bio system is given when an intricately engineered bio system is talked about. To show possession here, “ours” will be used in place of “our”.

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Q:

Anaemia is caused because of deficiency of which of the following?

A) Cobalt B) Iron
C) Sodium D) Calcium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Iron

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In the Union Budget 2017-18, the MGNREGA allocation isto be ___________

A) Rs. 48,000 crore B) Rs. 38,000 crore
C) Rs. 56,000 crore D) Rs. 33,000 crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 48,000 crore

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The energy that generates wind comes from what source?

A) Anemometers B) Solar radiation
C) Ocean currents D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Solar radiation

Explanation:

Wind is nothing but the form of moving air. It is caused by the uneven heating of the earth's surface by the sun. Hence, the energy that generates wind comes from solar radiation.

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Q:

Whose disciples founded yellow hats?

A) Buddha B) Tsongkhapa
C) Ramakrishna D) Kabir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tsongkhapa

Explanation:

Yellow Hats, the newest of the schools of Tibetian Buddhism, was founded by Je Tsongkhapa. He was an admirer of the Kadampa teachings.

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech.  Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

“Are you going to eat with us?” he asked.

 

A) He asked me if I was going to eat with them. B) He asked whether he was going to eat with them.
C) He inquired whether I am going to eat or not. D) She asked me if he was going to eat with them.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) He asked me if I was going to eat with them.

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

having or showing an interest in learning things; curious.

A) probe B) inquisitive
C) speculative D) snoop
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) inquisitive

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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.

 

barking up the wrong tree

 

A) One should ignore those who keep harassing them B) To say something wrong to a person who has always been kind to you
C) Scolding a thick skinned person will cause no improvement D) To be pursuing a misguided line of course of action
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To be pursuing a misguided line of course of action

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