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In the following questions a part of a sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the
alternative from the four given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase, choose option 5 i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

At the start of his presentation, it seemed that he’s out of his mind, but when he finished, we saw that there’s method in his madness.

A) After the presentation, we realised that he deliberately chose to be vague and absurd. B) Though his presentation appeared a little absurd in the beginning, we ultimately found out that he had a rational purpose behind it
C) There was a stark difference between what he started with and how he concluded his presentation. D) Since he was not completely in his senses, he presented in an awkward manner.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Though his presentation appeared a little absurd in the beginning, we ultimately found out that he had a rational purpose behind it

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The phrase refers to a specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Preceed B) Proceed
C) Recede D) Succeed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Preceed

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Which type of forests majorly comprises of lichens and mosses?

A) Taiga forests B) Tundra forests
C) Temperate mixed forests D) Tropical ever green forests
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tundra forests

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A bound collection of maps is called ___________.

A) Cryosphere B) Geomorphology
C) Atlas D) Contour lines
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Atlas

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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.

The squeaky wheel gets the grease

 

A) the most noticeable problems are the ones most likely to get attention B) one unfortunate child always keep getting punished
C) the person who complains the most is hated the most D) the favourite child or student gets the most attention
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the most noticeable problems are the ones most likely to get attention

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In Microsoft Excel, the _______() function returns the largest value among the values passed as arguments.

A) HIGHEST B) MORE
C) HIGH D) MAX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) MAX

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Three crops that contribute maximum to global food grain production are _________

A) wheat, rice, barley B) rice, maize, sorghum
C) wheat, maize, sorghum D) wheat, rice, maize
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) wheat, rice, maize

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____________ is the premier trade body of and the chamber of commerce of the IT-BPO industry in India.

A) NIC B) NASSCOM
C) Department of Information Technology D) State Bank of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) NASSCOM

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