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Which one of the following may be the true characteristic of cyclones?

A) Temperate cyclones move from west to east with westerlies whereas tropical cyclones follow trade winds	B) The front side of cyclone is known as the 'eye of cyclone'.
C) Cyclones possess a centre of high pressure surrounded by closed isobars	D) Hurricanes are well known tropical cyclones which develop over mid latitudes.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Temperate cyclones move from west to east with westerlies whereas tropical cyclones follow trade winds

Explanation:

Temperate Cyclones are cyclones of mid-latitudes and hence are primarily under influence of permanent winds of mid-latitudes i.e. westerlies. Their movement is therefore eastwards of their origin with average velocity of 32km per hour in summers and 48km per hour in winters.

Movement of Tropical CyclonesNormally, they move from east to west under the influence of trade winds because trade winds are permanent winds of tropical latitudes. The general direction is therefore westwards from their origin. They advance with varying velocities. Weak cyclones move at the speed of about 32km per hour while hurricanes attain the velocity of 180km per hour or more.

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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 question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Pithy

A) Verbose	B) Brief
C) Lengthy	D) Unabridged

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Brief

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Antithesis

A) Opposite	B) Reverse
C) Harmony	D) ConflicT

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Harmony

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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.

“Hurry up, get in the bus” the conductor said to us.

A) The conductor told us to hurry up and get in the bus.	B) The conductor tells us to hurry up and get in the bus.
C) The conductor told us to hurry up and got in the bus.	D) The conductor tells us to hurry up and got in the bus.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The conductor told us to hurry up and get in the bus.

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Land covered by water on three sides

A) Island	B) Mainland
C) Strait	D) Peninsula

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Peninsula

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

Sentience

A) Disregard	B) Appreciation
C) Consciousness	D) Perception

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Disregard

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Mordant

A) Kind	B) Complimentary
C) Bitter	D) Peaceable

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