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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.

 

Necessity is the mother of invention

 

A) solution to a problem is easy if one is sufficiently desperate B) great inventions happen only if you are desperate
C) there is always a mother behind every great scientist who has invented something D) when the need for something becomes essential, you are forced to find ways of getting it
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) when the need for something becomes essential, you are forced to find ways of getting it

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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.

 

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

 

for interpreting __________ and impressions

 

A) fact B) facts  
C) factual D) factually
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) facts  

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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 cry over spilt milk

 

A) to dwell pointlessly on past misfortunes B) to feel sorry for others' misfortunes
C) to immediately start crying after making a mistake to avoid punishment D) to acknowledge one's mistake and move ahead
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to dwell pointlessly on past misfortunes

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

Absolve someone from blame for a fault or wrongdoing

 

A) Indict   B) Exonerate
C) Allege   D) Slur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Exonerate

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Punctilious

 

A) Careful B) Formal
C) Exact D) Easy-going
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Easy-going

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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.
"Alas! I have broken my grandfather's watch" said Amit.

A) Amit was sorrowful that he broke his grandfather's watch. B) Amit exclaimed sorrowfully that he has broken his grandfather's watch.
C) Amit was sorrowful that he had broken his grandfather's watch. D) Amit exclaimed sorrowfully that he had broken his grandfather's watch.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Amit exclaimed sorrowfully that he had broken his grandfather's watch.

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'Queensberry rules' is the code followed in which sport?

A) Tennis B) Cricket
C) Boxing D) Equestrian
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Boxing

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An exterior angle of a triangle is 115 deg and one of the interior opposite angle is 45 deg. Then the other two angles are

A) 65, 70 B) 60, 75
C) 70, 60 D) 55, 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 65, 70

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