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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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The secretion from the prostate gland enters into the:

A) Kidney B) Ureter
C) Urethra D) Testis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Urethra

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Which dam is built on the Bhagirathi River?

A) Sardar Sarovar B) Srisailam
C) Koyna D) Tehri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tehri

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Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions imporves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet.

He took a loan of hundred rupees from me.

A) debt B) demand
C) advance D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

Explanation:

No improvement is required. Loan is a temporary provision of money, usage is correct. Debt is an obligation. Demand is a claim to something owed. Advance is a supply in expectation of repayment.

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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.


Instead of finding the root cause of_________ of Indians, the British government took to more ____________ measures. Under the Defense of India Act, it gave more power to the police to arrest persons to stop processions with ____________ movements and actions. The Act brought in the Central Legislative Assembly was defeated by one vote. Even then it was to be passed in the form of an ordinance in the "interest of the public." Bhagat Singh who was in hiding all this while, volunteered to throw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly where the meeting to pass the ordinance was being held. It was a carefully laid out _________, not to cause death or injury but to _____________ the attention of the government, that the modes of its suppression could no more be tolerated. It was decided that Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt would court arrest after throwing the bomb.


to arrest persons to stop processions with ____________ movements and actions.

A) out of the ordinary B) suspicious
C) cautious D) skeptical
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) suspicious

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

He only plays a subsidiary(A)/ role in the management(B)/of this organization.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) D

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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.

Words inscribed on the tomb

A) Epigraph B) Epigram
C) Epitaph D) Elegy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Epitaph

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) eraseable B) probabble
C) secretes D) esteemeed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) secretes

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