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Who was the first to measure the circumference of earth?

A) Erechtheus B) Aegeus
C) Eratosthenes D) Apheidas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Eratosthenes

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Which of the following is not a fundamental principle of Red Cross?

A) Compulsory Service B) Independence
C) Impartiality D) Humanity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Impartiality

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It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress

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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 lady was knocked down (1)/by a speeding car (2)/upon crossing the road.(3)/No Error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

Turn over a new leaf

 

A) change ones behaviour for the better. B) read between the pages of a book.
C) do a somersault D) do a new job.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) change ones behaviour for the better.

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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’.

 

When a student works on a mathematical problem, (1)/ he comes to a stage beyond which he do not (2)/ know how to proceed, and where he is in doubt and perplexity. (3)/ No error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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

Abeyance

A) Dormancy B) Quiescence
C) Latency D) Continuation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Continuation

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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.

 

People came out on the streets and ____________ firecrackers to celebrate the victory.

A) burst B) heated
C) burnt D)  ignited
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) burst

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

Anita said, "I bought a phone yesterday".

 

A) Anita said she had bought a phone the day before. B) Anita said that she had bought a phone the day before.
C) Anita said she has bought a phone the day before. D) Anita said she has bought a phone yesterday.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Anita said that she had bought a phone the day before.

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