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In the following questions a part of a sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the
alternative from the four given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase, choose option 5 i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

At the start of his presentation, it seemed that he’s out of his mind, but when he finished, we saw that there’s method in his madness.

A) After the presentation, we realised that he deliberately chose to be vague and absurd. B) Though his presentation appeared a little absurd in the beginning, we ultimately found out that he had a rational purpose behind it
C) There was a stark difference between what he started with and how he concluded his presentation. D) Since he was not completely in his senses, he presented in an awkward manner.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Though his presentation appeared a little absurd in the beginning, we ultimately found out that he had a rational purpose behind it

Explanation:

The phrase refers to a specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) sentreis B) surgeons
C) sibblings D) imolate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) surgeons

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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 generation gap is another of those characteristic features that set Homo sapiens apart from other animals. It is ______ if ever the most intelligent of apes ever blamed its juniors for their ______ ways! Over the years people have tried to analyse it, explain it, understand it, even ignore it, but it remains, ready to ______ each generation as it tries to ______ its own ______ about life and living.

juniors for their ______ ways!

A) blizzard B) wayward
C) motivated D) pointed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) wayward

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The angles of depression of two ships from the top of a light house are 45° and 30° toward east. If the ships are 200m apart, the height of the light house is (take √3=1.73)

A) 273m B) 270m
C) 253m D) 263m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 273m

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During the 1950's American consumers

A) emphasized the importance of nurturing children B) purchased new labor saving appliances
C) became a symbol of youth culture D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) purchased new labor saving appliances

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The term 'Nuclear Posture Review (NPR)', some times seen in the news is associated with the affairs of which of the following?

A) Russia B) USA
C) India D) China
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) USA

Explanation:

Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) is the USA's primary statement of nuclear policy. It states the roe of nuclear weapons in U.S. security strategy.

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"Bankruptcy and insolvency" is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

A) Union B) State
C) Global D) Concurrent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Concurrent

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In 2016, which company lost high profile legal battles with HP and Google?

A) Oracle B) Apple
C) Microsoft D) Intel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Oracle

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