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Four statements are given below at A, B, C and D. There may be some errors in the given statement(s). The incorrect statement is your answer.

A) A. The war of succession ultimately boiled over to who had more power. B) B. The war of succession ultimately boiled below to who had more power.
C) C. The war of succession ultimately boiled upon to who had more power. D) D. The war of succession ultimately boiled down for who had more power.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Ans. E.
In the given sentences, boiled down is the phrasal verb that should have been used which means summarizing something, to reduce or simplify
(something) to the most basic, essential, or fundamental element(s). In this context it means that the one who had more power succeeded. 'Boiled down' should be followed by 'to' and not 'for', hence option D is incorrect.

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There are two sets of figures namely the Problem figures containing five figures 1, 2, 3, 4 5 and Answer figures (a), (b), (c), (d). You have to select one figure from the Answer figures which will continue the same series as given in the Problem figures.

Question Figures

A) a B) b
C) c D) d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) c

Explanation:

C suits best and will continue the same series. Because of the Sign of opposite of ^ will in 2 and 4 is opposite thus if we follow the same sequence then we get 6 and at this same as C and A, but in fig c both elements have some distance in vice verse Fig.a doesn't contain this.

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

The outer layer of the cerebrum (part of the brain), composed of folded grey matter, plays an important role in the consciousness.

A) victor B) cortex
C) scrub D) capered
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cortex

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

I did not give at the examination as my circumstances are bad.

A) write B) sit
C) appear D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) appear

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If 3n = 2187, then the value of n is:

A) 13 B) 14
C) 15 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 14

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Food was packed, and they__________, a merry, delighted party.

A) went off B) start off
C) cut off D) set off
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) set off

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

The starving man _____ able to walk.

A) can barely B) were barely
C) are barely D) was barely
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) was barely

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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

My father says, "Prices are shooting up alarmingly."

A) My father says that prices shoot up alarmingly. B) My father says that the price was shooting up alarmingly.
C) My father says that prices shot up alarmingly. D) My father said that the prices were shooting up alarmingly.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) My father said that the prices were shooting up alarmingly.

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