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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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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.

The preacher said, "May God grant peace to the departed!"

A) The preacher prays that God will grant peace to the departed.	B) The preacher prayed that God would grant peace to the departed.
C) The preacher said that God may grant peace to the departed.	D) The preacher said, God may grant peace to the departed.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The preacher prayed that God would grant peace to the departed.

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Which of the following is used as anaesthetics?

A) N2	B) N2O
C) CH4	D) CO2

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) N2O

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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) handles cases using-

A) National company law tribunal	B) Debt recovery tribunal
C) Securities Appellate Tribunal	D) Only a and b

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Only a and b

Explanation:

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is the regulator for overseeing insolvency proceedings and entities like Insolvency Professional Agencies (IPA), Insolvency Professionals (IP) and Information Utilities (IU) in India. It handles the casesusing two tribunals like NCLT (National company law tribunal) and Debt recovery tribunal.Current chairman of IBBI is M. S. Sahoo

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Which is called country of canals?

A) India	B) Pakistan
C) Japan	D) Myanmar

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pakistan

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Planning in India derives its objectives and social premises from which of the following?

A) Public Policy	B) Directive Principles of State Policy
C) Fundamental Rights	D) Fundamental Duties

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Directive Principles of State Policy

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Who among the following was NOT one of the recipients of Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2016?

A) Rajendra Pralhad Shelke	B) Sylvanus Dung Dung
C) Sathi Geetha	D) Amit Kumar

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Amit Kumar

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Dhamek Stupa was built by?

A) Akbar	B) Humayun
C) Ashoka	D) Narasimha

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