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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The vilest of the thing that can be done by a person is to ill-treat dogs and other defenseless animals.
i. vile things that can be done by persons.
ii. vilest things that can be done by a person.
iii. vilest thing that can be done by a person.

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C. Only iii

Explanation:

Ans. C.
The answer is the ‘vilest thing that can be done by a person.' Vile/vilest means extremely unpleasant. Option A: A singular thing is being talked about (indicated by ‘is’) hence, things can’t be used. Option B: ‘is’ indicates singular activity, hence things can’t be used.
Option C: It makes the sentence grammatically and structurally correct.

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Filed Under: English
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0 1989
Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige

A) Egotist B) Imposter
C) Parvenu D) Scullery
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Parvenu

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Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1989
Q:

Engineer's Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of 

A) Srinivasa Ramanujan B) Aryabhatta
C) M. Visvesvaraya D) C.V Raman
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) M. Visvesvaraya

Explanation:

Engineer's Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya in the memory of his contributions in engineering. Every year on his birthday i.e, on September 15 National Engineers Day is celebrated all over the country.

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Filed Under: Important Days and Years
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1 1989
Q:

Who has scored fastest T20I fifty for India in women's cricket?

A) Harmanpreet Kaur B) Mithali Raj
C) Smriti Mandhana D) Anuja Patil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Smriti Mandhana

Explanation:

Smriti Mandhana has scored fastest T20I fifty for India in women's cricket in just 24 balls.

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Filed Under: Sports
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1 1989
Q:

Which Buddhist text contains an account of the Mauiyan Emperor Ashoka?

A) Vinaya Pitaka B) Sutta Pitaka
C) Abhidhamma Pitaka D) Mahavamsa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mahavamsa

Explanation:

The contents of the Mahavamsa can be broadly divided into four categories:

The Buddha's Visits to Ceylon: This material recounts three legendary visits by the Buddha to the island of Ceylon.

Chronicles of Kings of Ceylon: This material consists of genealogies and lineages of kings of Ceylon, sometimes with stories about their succession or notable incidents in their reigns

History of the Buddhist Sangha: This section of the Mahavamsa deals with the mission sent by Emperor Ashoka to Ceylon, the transplantation of the bodhi tree, and the founding of the Mahavihara. It includes the names of prominent monks and nuns in the early Sri Lankan sangha. It also includes accounts of the early Buddhist councils and the first recording of the Pali canon in writing.

Chronicles of Ceylon: This material begins with the immigration of King Vijaya from India with his retinue and continues until the reign of King Mahasena, recounting wars, succession disputes, building of stupas and reliquaries, and other notable incidents.

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Filed Under: Indian History
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2 1988
Q:

Which fat is good Saturated or Unsaturated?

A) Saturated B) Unsaturated
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Unsaturated

Explanation:

Unsaturated fats are good fats that lowers cholesterol levels and risk of heart attack.

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Filed Under: General Science
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2 1988
Q:

National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN) has been renamed as

A) BharatNet Project B) Broadband Connectivity for all
C) Gram Panchayat connectivity scheme D) Digital India Mission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) BharatNet Project

Explanation:

BharatNet is a project of national importance to establish, by 2017, a highly scalable network infrastructure accessible on a non-discriminatory basis, to provide on demand, affordable broadband connectivity of 2 Mbps to 20 Mbps for all households and on demand capacity to all institutions, to realise the vision of Digital India, in partnershipwith States and the private sector. The entire project is being funded by Universal service Obligation Fund (USOF), which was set up for improving telecom services in rural and remote areas of the country. The objective is to facilitate the delivery of e-governance, e-health, e-education, e-banking, Internet and other services to the rural India.

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Filed Under: General Awareness

0 1988
Q:

The Third Amendment to the Constitution would be violated if 

A) people were forced to house soldiers in their homes B) people had their property searched without a warrant
C) people were not allowed to practice their religion D) people were not allowed to speak freely
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) people were forced to house soldiers in their homes

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Filed Under: Indian Politics
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0 1988