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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something	B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication	D) To be sure of something

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

Explanation:

The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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Which of the following is a treatment for heart disease?

A) Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)	B) Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting(CABG)
C) Heart transplant	D) All of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

All the above options are the treatments for heart disease.

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The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because--

A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929	B) This was desired by the farmers of India
C) The British did not want to leave India earlier than this date	D) It was an auspicious day

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929

Explanation:

Because in 1929, the Indian National Congress had passed aresolution under the Presidentship of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in its Lahore session to observe January 26 every yearas Purna Swarajya or Independence Day

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Which of the following statements about Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, as a drafting member of the Constitution of India, are correct?1. He favoured the role of the Supreme Court in taking important decisions related to the interpretation of the Constitution of India.2. He felt that the Supreme Court had to draw the line between liberty and social control.3. He believed in the dominance of the executive over the judiciary.4. He favoured a dictatorial form of governance.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only	B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4	D) 1,2 and 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

The doctrine of independence is not to be raised to the level of a dogma so as to enable the judiciary to function as a kind of super-legislature or super-executive. The judiciary is there to interpret the Constitution or adjudicate upon the rights...” Hence, 1 is correct.

It is the great tribunal which has to draw the line between liberty and social control. Hence statement 2 is also correct.

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The study of universe is known as ________.

A) Cosmology	B) Astrology
C) Seismology	D) Limnology

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cosmology

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Rajya Sabha member has tenure of ______ years.

A) 8	B) 6
C) 4	D) 2

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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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.

Your father is among the other things a private person.

A) of the other things	B) among other things
C) among the others	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) among other things

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

Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

A) pique	B) vexation
C) chagrin	D) distress

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