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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


War and Peace, an epic historical novel by Leo Tolstoy, was_____ published as Voyna i mir in 1865-69. This ____study of early 19th century Russian society, noted for its _____of realistic detail and variety of psychological______is generally regarded as one of the world's greatest novels. War and Peace is_____concerned with the histories of five aristocratic families, the members of which are _____against the_____background of Russian social life during the war against Napoleon. The_____ of war, however, is____to the story of family existence which involves Tolstoy's optimistic belief in the life-asserting ______of human existence.

 

The _____ of war, however, is

A) case B) prisoner
C) perperator D) theme
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) theme

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Fanatical and uncompromising pursuit of ideals

A) Nonpartisan B) Zealotry
C) Neutral D) Aloof
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Zealotry

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

The new book written by Vikram Seth has become very populous.

A) populist B) popular
C) populace D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) popular

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In the following question, four words have been written out of which only one is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Abhorrent B) Abstinent
C) Achievement D) Accruemant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Accruemant

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.


The tendency to recur at intervals.

A) rotation B) wheel
C) sequence D) periodicity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) periodicity

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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.
"Do you want some more chocolates?" asked my cousin.

A) My cousin asked me if I want some more chocolates. B) My cousin said to me if I wanted some more chocolates.
C) My cousin asked me that I wanted some more chocolates. D) My cousin asked me whether I wanted some more chocolates.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) My cousin asked me whether I wanted some more chocolates.

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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 modes of action are _____ in science and religion. Science relies on experiment, whereas religion is based on experience. Any religious _____ whether it is Christ’s or Ramakrishna’s is personal and _____ . Science, on the other hand is marked by objectivity. Theory has to be corroborated by _____ proof providing material comforts. The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are _____ to the formation of appliances for actual use.

The frontiers of science do not end in knowledge but are _____ to the formation of appliances for actual use.

A) implied B) associated
C) designated D) extended
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) extended

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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.


Kunal said, "Tanu is coming this week."

A) Kunal says that Tanu was coming that week. B) Kunal says that Tanu was coming this week.
C) Kunal said that Tanu was going to be come this week. D) Kunal said that Tanu was coming that week.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kunal said that Tanu was coming that week.

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