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1 m/s equals ____________ km/hr

A) 5/16 B) 16/5
C) 18/5 D) 5/18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18/5

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Ajatashatru was the son of

A) Brahmadatta B) Bindusara
C) Bimbisara D) Chetaka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bimbisara

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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.
Learn by heart

A) To memorize something B) Love something terribly
C) Learn a lesson by making a mistake D) Learn to control or hide your true feelings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To memorize something

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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.

Throw up the sponge

A) To attack B) To laugh at someone
C) To surrender D)  To talk loudly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To surrender

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Which of the following device is best suited for measuring the temperature inside metallurgical furnaces?

A) Pyrometer B) Thermocouple
C) Thermometer D) Thermistor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pyrometer

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In the following questions a part of a sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the
alternative from the four given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase, choose option 5 i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

At the start of his presentation, it seemed that he’s out of his mind, but when he finished, we saw that there’s method in his madness.

A) After the presentation, we realised that he deliberately chose to be vague and absurd. B) Though his presentation appeared a little absurd in the beginning, we ultimately found out that he had a rational purpose behind it
C) There was a stark difference between what he started with and how he concluded his presentation. D) Since he was not completely in his senses, he presented in an awkward manner.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Though his presentation appeared a little absurd in the beginning, we ultimately found out that he had a rational purpose behind it

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The phrase refers to a specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.

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Q:

Tipu Sultan was also known as the Lion of _____ ?

A) Bangalore B) Delhi
C) Kochi D) Mysore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mysore

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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.

 

Worldwide, journalism and the news industry are struggling, in this digital age, to ________________ their relevance and value under profoundly changed and _________________ circumstances. In response ________________ the challenge, a strong view is forming within the profession that one way to ensure that the activities that __________________ journalism will continue to matter is to hone, strengthen, and develop its professional capabilities to perform certain __________________ tasks.

 

relevance and value under profoundly changed and _________________ circumstances.

 

A) stagnant B) plethora of
C) variety D) changing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) changing

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