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A passage with three blanks, followed by five options, each containing one word, is given. Choose the word that can fill all the three blanks.
Modern public administration has taken a leaf not only from the legislature’s book but also from that of the judiciary. Administrative _____________ is the latest addition to the admin istrative techniques. Administrative ____________ means the determination of questions of a judicial or quasi-judicial nature by an administrative department or agency. Like a regular court, administrative bodies hear the parties, sift evidence, and pronounce a decision in cases where legal rights or duties are involved. The main point of difference between administrative _____________ and administration of justice by the courts is that administrative justice is administered by administrative agencies instead of regular courts. The administrative courts follow the principles of natural justice and common good whereas the courts of law follow the settled principles of law and evidence. The administrative courts are manned by officers belonging to the executive branch whereas the judges are the members of the judiciary independent of executive control.

A) Adjudication B) Division
C) Hearing D) Service
 
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The given blank is to be taken in consideration with the word ‘administrative’. ‘Administrative Adjudication’ means a decision or sentence imposed by a judge. ‘Administrative Division’ refers to is a portion of a country or other region delineated for the purpose of administration. ‘Administrative hearing’ refers to an informal way of resolving disputes between agencies and citizens without the
strict procedural rules of a court. ‘Administrative Service’ refer to managing, planning, directing, and coordinating supportive services of an organization. ‘Administrative legislation’ is the body of law and legal work that deals with government agencies. Thus, option A fits all three blanks correctly.

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

The chef did not cook a dish.

 

A) A dish was not cooked by the chef.   B) A dish wasn’t cook by the chef.  
C) A dish isn’t cooked by the chef.   D) A dish didn’t prepare by the chef.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A dish was not cooked by the chef.  

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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.

 

Chaste

 

A) Proper B) Neat
C) Corrupt D) Controlled
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Corrupt

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P- According to various estimates, between 1942 and 1944 there were approximately 400 victims of this practice daily in Warsaw alone, with numbers on some days reaching several thousands.

Q- A common German practice in occupied Poland was to round up random civilians on the streets of Polish cities.

R- For example, on 19th September 1942 close to 3000 men and women were transported by train to Germany – they had been caught in the massive round-ups all over Warsaw the previous two days.

S- The term, "lapanka" carried a sardonic connotation from the word's earlier use for the children's game known in English as "tag".

A) SQRP B) SRPQ
C) QSPR D) QPRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) QSPR

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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.

 

He said to Raina,"I cannot marry you now but I shall surely do so next year."

 

A) He told Raina that he cannot marry her now but would surely do so the following year. B) He told her that he could not marry Raina then but would surely marry her next year.
C) He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year. D) He told Raina that he would not marry her then but would surely do so the next year.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

 

Inform all the other

 

A-would be punished

B-giving them a lift too

C-officers that anyone

 

 

A) CAB B) BCA
C) CBA D) BAC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) CBA

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

 

to imply or suggest an idea in addition to the literal meaning

 

A) to nub B) to connote
C) to malign D) to purport
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to connote

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

In fact, (be) among so many happy people can automatically cheer you up.

 

A) to be B) been
C) being D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) being

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