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Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

The ruling party stood/ for implementation of the bill/ and was ready to/ stake their political existence.

A) The ruling party stood B) For implementation of the bill
C) And was ready to D) Stake their political existence
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Stake their political existence

Explanation:

The error lies in the 4th part of the sentence. The subject is 'the ruling party' which is singular; hence 'their' should be replaced by 'its' as their is a possessive pronoun for plural subjects and its is the possessive for singular subjects.

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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The co-production agreement has already resulted in several film ventures being signed, and this would hopefully open up the market for more Indian films and television programs.
i. and this hopefully open up the market
ii. and this hopefully opened up the market
iii. and this is hopefully opening up the market

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and ii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Ans. E.
i. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of open”.
ii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “opened” hopefully represents future while opened represents past. This makes the sentence structurally incorrect.
C is correct because of the correct use of “would open” and delivers correct meaning to the sentence. 'would' is used to refer to the possibility in the future which is supported by the use of the word 'hopefully'.
iii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “is opening”.

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

The two Prime Ministers are signing the accord.

A) The accord was being signed by the two Prime Ministers. B) The accord is being signed by the two Prime Ministers.
C) The accord has been signed by the two Prime Ministers. D) The accord had been signed by the two Prime Ministers.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The accord is being signed by the two Prime Ministers.

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The award which, the famous writer and social activist Mahasweta Devi, who passed away recently, did not win

A) Sahity Akademi Award B) Jnanpith Award
C) Magsaysay Award D) Padam Vibhushan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Padam Vibhushan

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Who built the Konark''s Sun Temple?

A) Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva B) Narasimhadeva I
C) Kapilendra Deva Routaray D) Purushottam Dev
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Narasimhadeva I

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Which of the following is not a vector quantity?

A) Momentum B) Displacement
C) Torque D) Speed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Speed

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What is the source of natural energy of the hot springs at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh ?

A) Geothermal Energy B) Biomass Energy
C) Thermal Energy D) Hydro Energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Geothermal Energy

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A person is disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a Member of either House of the Parliament if the person

1. holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State other than an office declared by the Parliament by law not to disqualify its holder

2. is an undischarged insolvent

3. is so disqualified under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India

4. is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent Court

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 4 only B) 1, 2, 3 and 4
C) 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2 and 3 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

Disqualification of MP's and MLA's on the ground of holding office of profit is a controversial topic of nation-wide debate. It began with the disqualification of Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan from Rajya Sabha on March 17, 2006 with retrospective effect from July 14, 2004.There are separate provisions of disqualification for the Members of Parliament and MLAs. Our constitution clearly mentions that the Parliament has the power to make a law in respect to the issue of qualification and disqualification of the membership in case:

(i) He holds any office of profit under the Government of India or of any state, other than an office declared by a law of Parliament not to disqualify its holder.

(ii) He is of unsound mind and stand so declared by a competent court.

(iii) He is an undischarged insolvent.

(iv) He is not a citizen of India or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign state, or is under any acknowledgement or allegiance or adherence to a foreign state, and

(v) It is he so disqualified by or under any law of Parliament. It applies to the case of 'defection' as prescribed in tenth schedule.

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