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In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

The professor _______________ over just one point for full two hours.

A) deliberated B) mentioned
C) conversed D) stated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) deliberated

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

Robin said to Peg, "Are you listening? Don't be thick."

 

A) Robin asked Peg if he was listening and advised him not to be thick. B) Robin told Peg to listen to him and not to be thick.
C) Peg was asked to listen to Robin and not to be thick. D) Robin invited Peg to listen and not to be thick.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Robin asked Peg if he was listening and advised him not to be thick.

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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'.

 

"If I can see you(A)/I am sure you would(B)/be looking beautiful,"Naina said.(C)/No error(D)

 

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

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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 entry of foreign media has to be ______ by strict rules. Any intention to ______ the country politically or economically or any attempt at cultural ______ in order to make the country a slave to the designs of international powers would not be ______. If the foreign media is keen on making a presence on the Indian soil, respect for the country’s unity and ______ is essential.

 

Any intention to ______ the country politically.

 

A) grapple B) cripple
C) scruple D) stripple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cripple

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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.

 

Crocodile tears

 

A) To feel sad for another person's misfortunes B) To laugh so much that your eyes start to water
C) A person whose sadness is never noticed D) Expressions of sorrow that are insincere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Expressions of sorrow that are insincere

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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.

 

Choose a soft option

 

A) Choose a comfortable place to spend the night B) Target the weaker players to win the match
C) Do the thing that is easiest or least likely to cause trouble in a particular situation D) Always choose comfort over hardship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Do the thing that is easiest or least likely to cause trouble in a particular situation

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

She did not ______ any profits from the investment.

 

A) gain   B) detain
C) gripe   D) returned
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) gain  

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Which one of the following is not a correct ascending order of commissioned ranks in the defence forces of India?

A) Lieutenant, Captain, Major,Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel,Brigadier, Major General,Lieutenant General, General  B) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal,Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
C) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Group Captain,Wing Commander, Air Commodore,Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal D) Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant,Lieutenant Commander,Commander, Captain, Commodore,Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral,Admiral
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant,Squadron Leader, Group Captain,Wing Commander, Air Commodore,Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal

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