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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.

The room which yielded so
X-the fourth floor of a
Y-boarding-house in Bleecker Street
Z-much satisfaction to the two boys was on

A) XZY B) YXZ
C) ZXY D) ZYX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ZXY

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The Ministry of Power, Government of India has recently constituted a Committee to investigate the causes of the accident that occurred on 1stNovember, 2017 at Feroze Gandhi Thermal Power Plant Ltd., Unchahar, in Uttar Pradesh. Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee?

A) Dr. L. D. Papney B) Shri Dhawal Prakash Antapurkar
C) Shri Subir Chakraborty D) Shri P. Siwal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Shri P. Siwal

Explanation:

Power Ministry constitutes a Committee to investigate into the causes of the NTPC, Unchahar Thermal Power Plant accident

The composition of the committee would be as follows:

       Name                                                                                                 Position

Shri P.D. Siwal, Member (Thermal), CEA                                                      Chairman

Shri Subir Chakraborty,Director (Projects), UPRVUNL                                      Member

Shri Dhawal Prakash Antapurkar,Director of Steam Boilers, Maharashtra           Member

Dr. L.D. Papney,Chief Engoneer, (TE&TD), CEA                                              Member & Convenor

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In which state of India 'Bodo language' is primarily spoken ?

A) Assam B) Karnataka
C) Rajasthan D) Andhra Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Andhra Pradesh

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

Her knowledge in English (A) / gives her great advantage (B) / over me. (C) / No Error (D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A

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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.

 

A bad hair day

 

A) A day which has a bad start will eventually become better. B) A day on which everything seems to go wrong.
C) Don’t worry over hair loss or else you will lose more. D) A day when you forget to comb your hair.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A day on which everything seems to go wrong.

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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.

 

The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

 

A) Buoy B) Spur
C) Deterrence D) Exhilarate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Deterrence

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Which process usually requires water?

A) Physical weathering B) Mass wasting
C) Chemical weathering D) Erosion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chemical weathering

Explanation:

Chemical weathering is caused by rain water reacting with the mineral grains in rocks to form new minerals (clays) and soluble salts. These reactions occur particularly when the water is slightly acidic.

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The best way to ____________ the children's poor test grades is to teach again the lesson and give a second test.

 

A) rectify B) right
C)  revise D) reform
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) rectify

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