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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.

 

Ignorance is bliss

 

A) Lack of knowledge is a curse B) Sometimes it is better for you if you do not know all the facts
C) Fools believe they know more than the wise D) To be truly happy one should ignore everything else
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sometimes it is better for you if you do not know all the facts

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In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

 

1. "As a matter of fact", said the boy modestly,"I'm a spaceman."
P. "You can't see it from here."
Q. 'From another planet.'
R. 'I'm a spaceman', he said again.
S. John and George stared at the boy.
6. John gasped, George gave a shout of laughter.

 

A) PSRQ B) QPSR
C) RQPS D) SRQP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) SRQP

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Which country's constitution is the world's longest?

A) United States of America B) China
C) India D) Great Britain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) India

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Halophytes are plants that grow in

A) Cold Water B) Fresh Water
C) Ponds D) Salt Water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Salt Water

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

He spoke as though his throat had had suffered an injury.

A) has had B) had
C) would have D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) had

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From the national point of view, which of the following indicates micro approach?

A) Study of sales of mobile phones by BSNL B) Unemployement among Women
C) Per capita income in India D) Inflation in India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Study of sales of mobile phones by BSNL

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The number of permanent members of the U.N. Security Council is

A) 5 B) 15
C) 10 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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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".

Though he worked hard, but he failed.

A) and B) yet
C) then D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) yet

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