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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part

Though George is(a) a honourable man(b) his activities arouse suspicion(c). No error.(d)

A) a B) b
C) c D) d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) b

Explanation:

Article ‘an’ is used before honourable as ‘h’ is silent. Thus, the correct sentence would be, ‘Though George is an honourable man his activities arouse suspicion’.

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India accounts for half of the world's total number of :

 

A) Cattle B) Sheep
C) Buffaloes D) Camels
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Buffaloes

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Which of the following statements regarding soil is/are correct?

1.Alluvial soils are rich in nitrogen content.

2.Black soils are rich in iron and lime but deficient in nitrogen.

3.Laterite soils are rich in iron and aluminium but deficient in nitrogen and potassium.

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Alluvial Soils

The proportion of nitrogen is generally low, but potash, phosphoric acid and alkalis are adequate, while iron oxide and lime vary within a wide range.

Black Soils

Chemically, the black soils are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina. They also contain potash. But they lack in phosphorus, nitrogen and organic matter.

Laterite Soils

With rain, lime and silica are leached away, and soils rich in iron oxide and aluminium compound are left behind.

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Our destiny is always and only in our own hands – (inspite) all apparent evidence which may indicate otherwise.

A) despite in B) despite of
C) despite D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) despite

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

There is a compelling case for privatising the airline and freeing (locked at) funds for education and health.

A) locked of B) locked on
C) locked up D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) locked up

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In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

 

Barren

 

A) oily B) polished
C) sorrowful D) fertile
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) fertile

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

 

(It is been seen) as a "prestige battle" for the PM and a litmus test for the president of the opposition party.

 

A) It have been seen B) It is being seen
C) It had being seen D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It is being seen

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

 

Even after putting his body and soul, if he fails to achieve victory he will not have (any authority above others).

A) any authority on others B) any authority over others
C) any authority to others D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) any authority over others

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