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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.

Recalcitrant

A) Peculiar, Convivial B) Amenable, Docile
C) Taciturn, Withering D) Voluble, Turgid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Amenable, Docile

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Recalcitrant: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline
Peculiar: different to what is normal or
expected; strange Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
Amenable: open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Docile: ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Withering: intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful
Voluble: (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
Turgid: swollen and distended or congested
Pendulous: hanging down loosely
Jocular: fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘amenable, docile’ forms an antonym- antonym pair of ‘recalcitrant’.

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Q:

The federalist papers were written by which future President?

A) John Adams B) Alexander Hamilton
C) James Madison D) John Jay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) James Madison

Explanation:

James Madison was the one who became President in the future after writing The federalist papers. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay were the three who wrote The federalist papers. 

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Q:

The Jal Amrutha scheme launched by which state?

A) Haryana B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Karnataka D) Telangana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Karnataka

Explanation:

The Jal Amrutha scheme launched by the state of Karnataka.

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Q:

The energy associated with motion is called

A) Potential energy B) Kinetic energy
C) Both A & B D) Stored energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kinetic energy

Explanation:

Energy can be either potential or kinetic. The energy associated with motion is called Kinetic energy and similarly, the energy associated with position is called Potential energy.

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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 principal said, "Be quiet, girls."

A) The principal called the girls and ordered them to be quiet. B) The principal commanded the girls that they be quiet.
C) The principal urged the girls to be quiet. D) The principal said that the girls should be quiet.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The principal urged the girls to be quiet.

Explanation:
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Who developed the idea of Crop Rotation?

A) Charles Townshend B) Swede Svenson
C) Potato Peterson D) Cabbage Carlson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Charles Townshend

Explanation:

Crop Rotation is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar or different types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons. It is done so that the soil of farms is not used for only one set of nutrients. It helps in reducing soil erosion and increases soil fertility and crop yield. The British agriculturist Charles Townshend (1674–1738) popularised this revolutionary technique in the 18th century.

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Four statements are given below at A, B, C and D. There may be some errors in the given statement(s). The incorrect statement is your answer.

 

A) To drain water away from the tracks, railroad beds, like road beds, are designed in which there is usually a bed of rock and gravel resulting in fast drainage from the tracks. B) Railroad beds, like road beds, are designed in which there is usually a bed of rock and gravel that results in the fast drainage from the tracks.
C) A bed of rock and gravel, called the railroad bed, is designed similar to a road bed to drain water away from the tracks. D) Railroad beds, like road beds, are designed to drain water apart from the tracks, so there is usually a bed of rock and gravel resulting in fast drainage away from the tracks.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Railroad beds, like road beds, are designed to drain water apart from the tracks, so there is usually a bed of rock and gravel resulting in fast drainage away from the tracks.

Explanation:

‘apart’ is incorrect after ‘to drain water’

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Q:

The most important determinant of consumer spending is

A) consumer expectations B) the level of income
C) the level of household borrowing D) the stock of wealth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) the level of income

Explanation:

The most important determinant of consumer spending is the level of income.

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