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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.

To steal someone's thunder

A) To share the secret of a person just before that person was supposed to receive praise B) To defuse the ego of an egoistic person
C) To plagiarize work done by others D) To do a job before another person can do it and take away the credit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To do a job before another person can do it and take away the credit

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Who among the following has been awarded the ‘"Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award" for the year 2017?

A) Jitu Rai B) Jasvir Singh
C) Sardar Singh D) S.V. Sunil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sardar Singh

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Which of the following is the main benefit of ozone?

A) absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun B) neutralizes the effects of carbon monoxide
C) reduces pollution levels D) filters particulates from the atmosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun

Explanation:

In the given options, all are the benfits of ozone. But, the main benefit of ozone is absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.

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The uppermost layer over the earth's surface is called the ______.

A) Mantle B) Core
C) Crust D) Exosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Crust

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Which  of  the  following  statements  is/are correct   regarding   the   Preamble   of   the Indian Constitution?

1.The    Preamble    by    itself    is    not enforceable in a Court of Law.

2.The   preamble   states   the   objectives which    the    Constitution    seeks    to establish and promote.

3.The Preamble indicates the source from which   the   Constitution   derives   its authority.

Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 2 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

All  are  correct.  Preamble  is  non-justiciable    in    nature    i.e.    its provisions  are  not  enforceable  in court of  law.  Preamble  is  neither  a source of power to legislature nor a prohibition   upon the   powers   of legislature.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

I always cook food in olive oil.

A) Olive oil is always used by me to cook food. B) Food is always cooked by me in olive oil.
C) Food is always cooked by myself in oil which is of olive. D) Cooking of the food is always done by me using olive oil.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Food is always cooked by me in olive oil.

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) tapestry B) emannates
C) insissted D) coalese
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) tapestry

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

A) Apotheosis B) Pliable
C) Pragmatist D) Realist
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pragmatist

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