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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.

 

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

 

by his wise ______________ unwise conduct,

 

 

A) or B) but also
C) but D) nor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) or

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Battle of Panipat was fought in the year ________.

A) 1764 B) 1757
C) 1526 D) 1857
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1526

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

The teacher said to me, "Stand here next to the podium."

A) The teacher tells to me to stand there next to the podium. B) The teacher told to me to have stood there next to the podium.
C) The teacher told me to stand there next to the podium. D) The teacher had told to me to have stood there next to the podium.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The teacher told me to stand there next to the podium.

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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.

 

Our reputation and image is most definitely determined by our ______. Also our ______ tend to be habit forming, in that we have a ______ to act in a particular manner. Hence most people are ______ by their deeds and seem to have little control over their actions. We usually act according to or in response to our surroundings-our circumstances and the environment which to a great extent ______ our priorities and objectives.

 

environment which to a great extent ______ our priorities.

 

A) questions B) clarify
C) petrify D) modifies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) modifies

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In 2015, the real rate of interest in a country was 6% and the inflation rate then was 3%. So the nominal rate of interest in 2015 was

A) 3% B) 6%
C) 9% D) 12%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9%

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

The plane was too(A)/ far away that it was(B)/just a dot in the sky.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A

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Who is the winner of 2017 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix?

A) Sebastian Vettel B) Lewis Hamilton
C) Valtteri Bottas D) Kimi Raikkonen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lewis Hamilton

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ATM is the abbreviated form of

A) Automatic Teller Machine B) Automated Teller Machine
C) All Time Money D) Automatic Tally Machine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Automated Teller Machine

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