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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.

Not one's cup of tea

A) To stop having breakfast B) To accept defeat even before attempting to take up the challenge
C) To be satisfied with less D) Not one's choice or preference
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Not one's choice or preference

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


In Greek mythology, it is said that Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, ___________ a promise from his ____________, assuring him of the immutability of his laws till he returned from an _______________ journey. To make his laws immutable, Lycurgus _____________. Seven justices of the Indian Supreme Court on a historic day in 1973 christened themselves as modern­day Lycurguses, seeking to create, in India's constitutional context, an island of immutability, ___________ titled the "basic structure".

an island of immutability, ___________ titled the "basic structure".

A) timely B) aptly
C) opportunely D) pertinently
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) aptly

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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.

The angry bird flap (A) / her wings, flies a short (B) / distance and returns. (C) / No error (D)

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

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Who discovered television?

A) Michael Faraday B) Joseph Henry
C) Abbe Caselli D) John Baird
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) John Baird

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The official song ‘WakaWaka’ of FIFA World Cup held in the year 2010 at South Africa was sung by which popular singer?

A) Madonna B) Destiny Child
C) Shakira D) Rehanna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Shakira

Explanation:

"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa, is a song by Colombian singer Shakira was released on 7 May2010 by Epic Records as the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was held in South Africa.

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In each of the following choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.

“WANE”

A) Widen B) Poor
C) Swell D) Tight
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Widen

Explanation:

WANE means (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent. And widen means broaden, increase. Both are nearly opposite in meaning.

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Acid rain is caused due to pollution of atmosphere by

A)  oxides of nitrogen and sulphur B)  oxides of nitrogen and phosphorous
C) oxides of carbon and nitrogen D)  oxides of nitrogen and methane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) oxides of carbon and nitrogen

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Find the odd statement out in relation to firewall.

A) Firewall can be a software B) Firewall can be a hardware
C) Firewall can be a combination of software & hardware D) Firewall protects computer from fire
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Firewall can be a combination of software & hardware

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