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Battle of Plassey was fought by the British under the leadership of

A) Robert Clive B) Lord Dalhousie
C) Warren Hastings D) James Heartly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Robert Clive

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Rajesh walks 2 km to south, then turns north­east, and walks 3 km. Then he turns south and walks 2 kms. Then he turns west and walks 4 kms. Finally, he turns north­west and walks 5 kms. In which direction is he from his starting point?

A) North-­west B) North-east
C) South-east D) South-west
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) North-­west

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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.

 

The written word is necessarily confined _________ the things of the understanding because only the understanding has written language; whereas art deals ___________ ideas of a different mental texture, which words can only vaguely ____________. However, there are a large number of people who, _____________ they cannot be said to have experienced in a full sense any works of art, have undoubtedly the impelling desire which a little direction may lead on to a fuller ____________. And it is to such that books on art are useful.

 

people who, _____________ they cannot be

 

A) although B) then
C) if D) when
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) although

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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 emperor was impressed with the singer and asked, ‘What can I do for you?'

 

A) The emperor impressed with the singer and asked that what he could do for him. B) The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked what he could do for him.
C) The emperor impressed with the singer asked what could be done for him. D) The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked what could be done for him.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked what he could do for him.

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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.

 

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

 

A) Many times those who fight eventually become best of friends B) If one has to give up fighting with some group because one can't win, band together with them
C) Not to hurt others. Instead, be friends with them. D) To fight till you get acceptance to a group which does not initially accept you as a member
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) If one has to give up fighting with some group because one can't win, band together with them

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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.

 

A fool and his money are easily parted

A) a foolish person spends money carelessly and will soon be penniless B) a miser will eventually lose all his money due to one foolish mistake
C) a foolish person will never be able to get rich D) a rich person should be smart enough to avoid people who will fool him for his wealth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a foolish person spends money carelessly and will soon be penniless

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___ is not a tributary of the river Ganges.

A) Yamuna B) Gomti
C) Kosi D) Manas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Manas

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it byselecting the appropriate option.

Meera cannot ______ the exam's results.

A) depict B) await
C) envision D) observe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) await

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