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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Tremulous

A) Stringent, Garrulous B) Quivery, Steady
C) Conjunctive, Desist D) Abstain, Defer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Quivery, Steady

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Tremulous: shaking or quivering slightly 

 

Stringent: (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

 

Garrulous: excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Quivery: shaking or trembling slightly
Steady: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
Conjunctive: relating to or forming a connection or combination of things
Desist: stop doing something; cease or abstain

 

Abstain: restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
Defer: put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone
Terse: sparing in the use of words; abrupt
Abrupt: sudden and unexpected
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘quivery, steady’ forms a synonym-antonym pair of ‘tremulous’.

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Q:

Which city is located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra?

A) Kanpur B) Srinagar
C) Dibrugarh D) Lucknow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dibrugarh

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Cheques, Drafts, Pay Orders and Banker’s Cheques are “valid for ___________________ months from the date of instrument.

A) 4 months  B) 1 months 
C) 6 months  D) 3 months 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 months 

Explanation:

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, Reserve Bank of India directs that with effect from April 1, 2012, banks should not make payment of cheques/drafts/pay orders/banker’s cheques bearing that date or any subsequent date, if they are presented beyond the period of three months from the date of such instrument. Accordingly, cheques, Drafts, Pay Orders and Banker’s Cheques are “valid for 3 months from the date of instrument”, with effect from 01.04.2012. 

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

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force

A) Junta B) Suffrage
C) Emancipation D) Egalitarianism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Junta

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Please make it a point to send the letter at my address.

A) on B) to
C) in D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to

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

 

Tyro

 

A) Beginner B) Recruit
C) Virgin D) Professional
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Professional

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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

 

 

A) Expernce B) Experience
C) Expeireince D) Expereince
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Experience

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In the following question, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the give word and click the button corresponding to it.

GRACEFUL

A) AWKWARD B) ELEGANT
C) GRACIOUS D) UGLY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) AWKWARD

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