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In the following question, a short passage with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank is given. Select the best out of the five answer choices given, to make the passage complete and coherent (coherent means logically complete and sound).
There is a fairly universal sentiment that the use of nuclear weapons is clearly contrary to mortality and that its production probably so, does not go far enough. These activities are not only opposed to mortality but also to the law. If the legal objection can be added to the moral, the argument against the use and manufacture of these weapons will considerably be reinforced. Now the time is ripe to evaluate the responsibility of scientists who knowingly use their expertise for the construction of such weapons, which has a deleterious effect on mankind.
How appropriate it is that all this valuable skill should be devoted to the manufacture of weapons of death in a world of poverty is a question that must touch the scientific conscience.

A) Almost 50% of the skilled scientific manpower in the world is now engaged in the armaments industry. B) To think that majority of the scientists are promoting the manufacturing of the armaments is hurtful.
C) Scientists should use their conscience before taking up these contracts to manufacture the weapons of mass destruction. D) Scientific manpower is used to the interests of some selfish and careless people who want to threaten the existence of homo-sapiens.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Almost 50% of the skilled scientific manpower in the world is now engaged in the armaments industry.

Explanation:

Choice 1 is correct as it matches with the flow of the passage. The whole paragraph is about the devastating effects that nuclear weapons have due to certain curtailments on part of the
scientists in the moral and the conscience aspect. It is only logical to mention an argument to support the next statement. It also keeps up with the tone and general
subject of the passage.
Option 2 is a bad choice as it talks about absolutely nothing and is too naïve. Therefore is incorrect as it is beyond the general theme.
Option 3 is incorrect as it obviously does not go with the flow of the Para.
As for option 4, it is incorrect as the statement is illogical.
As for 5, neither does it logically follow the previous sentence nor is it related to the anything in the next sentence.

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

A) Accomplice B) Callous
C) Itinerant D) Philistine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Accomplice

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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 hope you pardon my French that I used during the serious and intense discussion we were having yesterday.

A) Excuse my use of incorrect French B) Excuse my inappropriate language
C) Excuse my untidiness D) Excuse my behaviour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Excuse my inappropriate language

Explanation:

The phrase “pardon my French” is usually used humorously to denote an excuse for using taboo words or inappropriate words. The above sentence speaks of a person asking another person to excuse him for using inappropriate language during their discussion. Out of the given option, option 2 is correct.

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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".

His argument against his opponent duly brought jeers from the crowd.

A) invective B) praise
C) controversy D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) invective

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

This is the second time I have caught you cheating.

A) You have been caught cheating by me for the second time. B) You were cheating for a second time and I have caught you.
C) This is the second time you have cheated and were caught by myself. D) Catching you cheating for the second time has been done by me.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) You have been caught cheating by me for the second time.

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Choose the most appropriate answer:The Russian name of INS Vikramaditya is

A) Admiral Groshkov B) Admiral Gorbachev
C) Admiral Nakhimov D) Admiral Petr Bezobrazov
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Admiral Groshkov

Explanation:

INS Vikramaditya is a Kiev class aircraft carrier which was commissioned by Russian Navy in 1987 under the name Baku. It was later renamed as Admiral Gorshkov and last sailed in 1995 in Russia, before being offered to India

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Who is the former body builder, who became a film star and a governor?

A) Sylvester Stallone B) Dwayne Johnson
C) Arnold Schwarzenegger D) Steve Austin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Arnold Schwarzenegger

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_____________ means cases that can be directly considered by the Supreme Court without going to the lower courts before that.

A) Original Jurisdiction B) Writ Jurisdiction
C) Appellate Jurisdiction D) Advisory Jurisdiction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Original Jurisdiction

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