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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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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas or a gas which can deplete the ozone layer?

A) B2H6 B) NF3
C) CCl3F D) C6H6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) CCl3F

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Which of the following gases turns lime water milky?

A) O3 B) CO2
C) O2 D) CO
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) CO2

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There is certain relationship between two given words on one side of : : and one word is given on another side of : : while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the given pair has. Select the best alternatives/ relationship.

Firm : Flabby :: Piquant : ?

A) Salty B) Pleasant
C) Bland D) Smell
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bland

Explanation:
Both words Firm : Flabby are opposite in meaning.
Similarly, Piquant means pleasantly sharp taste, spicy. Bland means tasteless. Both are also opposite in meaning.
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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 by selecting the appropriate option.
His father _____ him up in a construction business.

A) built B) hold
C) keep D) set
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) set

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Salivary amylase breaks down ______.

A) protein B) water
C) starch D) fats
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) starch

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In plants, the carbohydrates which are NOT used immediately are stored in the form of

A) Amino acids B) Starch
C) Fatty acids D) Fats
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Starch

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Name the author of the book "All About Women".

A) Priya Kumar B) Taslima Nasreen
C) Shobha De D) Geeta Choubey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Taslima Nasreen

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