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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.


Come to terms with something

 

A) To become friends with your opponents. B) Accept that you are a loser even though you have potential.
C)  Become unnecessarily depressed. D) To gradually accept a sad situation.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To gradually accept a sad situation.

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Choose the most appropriate answer:Who was the Viceroy when the Simon Commission visited India?

A) Lord Chelmsford B) Lord Reading
C) Lord Irwin D) Lord Wellington
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lord Irwin

Explanation:

On April 3, 1926 Lord Irwin was appointed 30th Viceroy and Governor-General of India. In 1927, British government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon.

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The tennis star, ___ was provisionally suspended after testing positive for banned drugs during Australian open 2016.

A) Maria Sharapova B) Serena Williams
C) Ana Ivanovic D) Andy Murray
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Maria Sharapova

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Who won the Academy award for documentary 'Amy' in 2016?

A) Duke Johnson B) Asif Kapadia
C) Steven Spielberg D) George Miller
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Asif Kapadia

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The theory behind stars twinkling is that

A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time B) The intensity of light emitted by them changes with time
C) The light from the star is scattered by the dust particles and air molecules in the earth's atmosphere D) The distance of the stars from the earth changes with time
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time

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How many bones does a new born human baby have?

A) 350 B) 206
C) 211 D) 411
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 350

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What does 'C' stands for 'CAGR', a business specific term for the geometric progression ratio that provides a constant rate over the specific time period?

A) Control B) Compound
C) Credit D) Call
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Compound

Explanation:

CAGR stands for Compound Annual Growth Rate. So, C stands for Compound. Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is a business and investing specific term for the geometric progression ratio that provides a constant rate of return over the time period.

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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.

I said to my friends, "let us go to a picnic for a change".

A) I asked my friends if they would go to a picnic for a change. B) I asked my friends to go to a picnic for a change.
C)  I permitted my friends to go to a picnic for a change. D) I suggested to my friends that we should go to a picnic for a change.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) I suggested to my friends that we should go to a picnic for a change.

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