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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something	B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication	D) To be sure of something

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

Explanation:

The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Obeisance	B) Obeisanse
C) Obesance	D) Obesanse

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Obeisance

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Phonetic

A) Mute	B) Reticent
C) Silent	D) Spoken

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Spoken

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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.
down to the wire

A) removing the bondage that is keeping one down	B) the last second before the bomb explodes
C) to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute	D) finishing all of one's resources to the last penny

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Scientists generally believe that small islands would sink.

A) Small islands will sink is generally believed by scientists.	B) There is a general belief that small islands would sink.
C) Small islands are believed to sink by scientists.	D) It is generally believed by scientists that small islands would sink.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It is generally believed by scientists that small islands would sink.

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How many gold medals won by India in olympics 2012?

A) 8	B) 6
C) 4	D) 0

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0

Explanation:

In olympics 2012, no gold medal for India. India won total 6 medals, 2 silver and 4 bronze in 2012.

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In which of the following game, ball is not used?

A) Football	B) Cricket
C) Badminton	D) Tennis

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Badminton

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Santosh Trophy is related to which sports?

A) Boxing	B) Kabaddi
C) Football	D) Basketball

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