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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.

 

Shoot through

 

A) Pass with flying colours B) Practice a difficult task so many times that you can do it easily
C) Reach your target by breaking through an obstacle D) Leave, typically to escape from or avoid someone or something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Leave, typically to escape from or avoid someone or something

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

More then the problem, (1)/ it’s my reaction to the problem (2)/ that creates chaos in my life. (3)/ No error (4)

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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Which one of the following countries does not have football as their national sport?

A) Ghana B) Hungary
C) Argentina D) Mauritius
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Argentina

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During the day which process is the major driving force in the movement of water in the xylem?

A) Transpiration pull B) Evaporation
C) Suction D) Translocation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Transpiration pull

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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.

 

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

 

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes

 

A) say B) said
C) saying D) says
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) saying

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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.

 

Although it has been felt necessary to devote much space to ________ attempt to find principles that may be said to be at the basis ________ the art of all nations, the executive side of the question has not been neglected. And it is hoped that the __________ method for the study of drawing from the two opposite points of view ofline and mass here advocated may be useful, and help students to avoid some of the _____________ that results from attempting simultaneously the study of these______________ qualities of form expression.

 

avoid some of the _____________ that results

 

A) confuse B) confusing
C) confused D) confusion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) confusion

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Article 21 of the Indian Constitution "Protection of life and personal liberty" deals with?

A) the Union Government B) the fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
C) the State Government D) the directive principles of state policy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) the fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

The organisers will give you a certificate.

 

A) A certificate will be given to you by the organisers. B) The organisers had given you a certificate.
C) You were given a certificate by the organisers. D) Giving of certificate to you was done by organisers.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A certificate will be given to you by the organisers.

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