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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 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 train will reach by noon," he explained.

 

A) He explained that his train will reach by noon. B) He explained that his train would reach by noon.
C) He explained that his train will have reached by noon. D) He explained that his train would have had reached by noon.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He explained that his train would reach by noon.

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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 shoot the breeze

 

 

A) To do random acts hoping one will be successful B) To have a casual conversation
C) To release stomach gases D) To brag about some mild achievement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To have a casual conversation

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Which ruler of the Vijayanagar empire was the friend of the Portuguese Governor Albuquerque?

A) Devaraya II B) Krishna Deva Rai
C) Narsingh Raya D) Venkat II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Krishna Deva Rai

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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.

 

She said, "I will have my report finished by tomorrow."

A) She said that she would have her report finished by tomorrow. B) She said that she will have her report finished by the next day.
C) She said that she will have her report finished by tomorrow. D) She said that she would have her report finished by the next day.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) She said that she would have her report finished by the next day.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

Wide, uninterrupted view.

A) windowview B) panorama
C) macroscopic D) eagle-view
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) panorama

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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".

Anyone wishing to enroll in the programme should send in there applications before the end of this month.

A) send in her application B) send her application in
C) send in their applications D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) send in their applications

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Who decides disputes regarding disqualification of members of Parliament?

A) The Supreme Court B) The Election Commission
C) The Prime Minister in Consultation with the Election Commission D) The President in Consultation with the Election Commission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The President in Consultation with the Election Commission

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