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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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What is the meaning of an ECOTONE?

A) ECOTONE is where two biomes meet	B) It's an area with low survival for species
C) An area with limited Flora and Fauna	D) An area with high biomass production

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ECOTONE is where two biomes meet

Explanation:

An ecotone is a transition area between two biological communities, where two communities meet and integrate.

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SKOCH Group has conferred the ‘Best performing Social Sector Ministry’ award to which of the following ministries?

A) Ministry of Women and Child Development	B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change	D) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ministry of Women and Child Development

Explanation:

The SKOCH has conferred the ‘Best performing Social Sector Ministry’ award to “Ministry of Women and Child Development” as it has delivered the promises made and for its significant achievements and initiatives from the last 4 years. Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi has received the award on behalf of the Ministry.

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Abilify MyCite is the first drug in the United States of America to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration with a ______ system.

A) Bone density tracking	B) Blood pressure tracking
C) Nerve impulse tracking	D) Digital ingestion tracking

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Digital ingestion tracking

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In 1528, __________ defeated the Rajputs at Chanderi.

A) Humayun	B) Akbar
C) Jahangir	D) Babur

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Babur

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The famous Sanchi Stupa was commissioned by

A) Bindusara	B) Ashoka
C) Chandragupta Maurya	D) Kanishka

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ashoka

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Who among the following has been awarded the ‘German Green Talent Award 2017’?

A) Sukhveer Rohilla	B) Pushpa Negrani
C) Shamik Chaudhary	D) Rishi Dholakiya

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Shamik Chaudhary

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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 way criminal justice is designed and administered today _______________ serves any of the purposes for which it is set up: towards securing life and property. It does not ________________ criminals because of the delay and uncertainties involved in its processes and ridiculously ineffective punishments it imposes ____________________ those few who get convicted. It provides wide discretion to the police and the prosecution, __________________ the system vulnerable to corruption and manipulation and endangering basic ____________________ of innocent citizens.

today _______________ serves any of the purposes for which it is set up: towards securing life and property.

A) little	B) only
C) hardly	D) scantily

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