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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Cut corners

 

 

A) Remove the sharp edges now if you don’t want to get hurt later   B) One has to sacrifice to achieve one's goals
C) Even a coward when cornered musters strength to fight back D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives.


One who has witnessed a debate ______ argument between two men _____________ strong intellectually, one of whom is a trained logician and the other lacking this advantage, will never forget the impression produced _________ him by the unequal struggle. The conflict is like that of a ____________ wrestler, untrained in the little tricks and turns of the science, in the various principles of applying force in a certain way at a certain time, at a certain place, with a __________ and experienced wrestler.


impression produced _________ him by the unequal

 

A) up B) upon
C) into D) in
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) upon

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

Anti­apartheid activist Desmond Tutu is even more hard­headed when he says, "In almost ____________ language, the most difficult words are 'I am sorry’." Mr. Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing. _____________ him forgiveness is a wager, an ethical wager on the future of ______________ relationship. This is why the few events of apology which stand up to _____________ scrutiny deserve to be treasured.

 

an ethical wager on the future of ______________ relationship.

 

A) the B) a
C) them D) him
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a

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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.

 

Be deprived of property or a right or privilege as a penalty for wrongdoing

 

A) Forfeited   B) Endow  
C) Render   D) Assign
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Forfeited  

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Who among the following is considered as a political guru of Mahatma Gandhi?

A) Dadabhai Naoroji B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C) Lala Lajpat Rai D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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The economic way of thinking stresses that

A) incentives matter--individuals respond in predictable ways to changes in personal costs and benefits. B) changes in personal costs and benefits generally fail to exert much impact on behavior.
C) if a good is provided by the government, its production will not consume valuable scarce resources. D) if one individual gains from an economic activity, then someone else must lose and in the same proportion.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) incentives matter--individuals respond in predictable ways to changes in personal costs and benefits.

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Long run growth in GDP is determined by

A) Capital stocks B) Labour force
C) Both 1 & 2 D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both 1 & 2

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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
expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The manager said to the executive, "Today you will come along with me to meet the client."

A) The manager said to the executive this, that day he would have to go along with him to meet the client. B) The manager said to the executive that, that day he would have to go along with him to meet the client.
C) The manager said to the executive that, that day he will have to go along with him to meet the client. D) The manager said to the executive this, that day he will have to go along with him to meet the client.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The manager said to the executive that, that day he would have to go along with him to meet the client.

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