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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 _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro
electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy. While non commercial
forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India.


While non commercial forms of energy _____ demand,

A) need B) meet
C) shed D) rests
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) meet

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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.

His success is worthy of ______________.

A) copying B) aping
C) simulation D) emulation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) emulation

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

 

You might have given this information earlier.

 

A) This information might have been given earlier. B) This information could have been given earlier.
C) This information was given much earlier. D) This information might be given by you earlier.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) This information might have been given earlier.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Advocacy

A) Discouragement B) Advancement
C) Assistance D) Backing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Discouragement

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Forewarned is forearmed.

A) For warned is forearmed. B) Before warned is forearmed.
C) Forewarned is for armed. D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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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.

 

My friend said to me, "I think she will not accept your proposal."

A) My friend told me that he thought that she would not accept my proposal. B) My friend says to me that he thinks that she will not accept my proposal.
C) My friend told me that he thinks that she will not be accepting my proposal. D) My friend told me that that he thought she would not be accepting my proposal.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My friend told me that he thought that she would not accept my proposal.

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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.


Equally disappointing is the court's ________________, one-paragraph dismissal of the claim that criminal ________________ creates a chilling effect upon speech. Such proclamations are easy _______________ from the high, secure, and insulated bench of the Supreme Court. It is journalists and newspapers, fighting hundreds of _____________ cases in court, _______________ have to deal with the very real consequences.


Equally disappointing is the court's ________________,

A) cursory B) shortened
C) tiny D) slight
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cursory

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

A person who opposes war or use of military force.

A) Narcissist B) Fatalist
C) Pacifist D) Fascist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pacifist

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