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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

Mother said,"Don't step out of the house in the summer season."

A) The mother requested the children not to step out in the summer season. B) The mother threatened the children not to step out of the house in the summer season.
C) The mother persuaded the children not to step out of the house in the summer season. D) The mother advised the children not to step out of the house in the summer season.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The mother advised the children not to step out of the house in the summer season.

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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.

For a minute, dispel all the mental images and stereotypes; ______________ the jargon of 'opening up,' 'flow,' 'nidra,' and 'balance'. Focus _______ what you need for your body. ___________ you aren't sure, begin here — with just one asana. It's one of the basic ones ___________ I lead every class with. You can do it as a stand-alone piece ____________ begin with it when you're at the gym.

Focus _______ what you need for your body.

A) of B) for
C) off D) on
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) on

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The headquarters of ‘Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’ is located at

A) Singapore B) Manila  
C) Bangkok D) Hong Kong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Singapore

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The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP or ESCAP), located in the United Nations Building in Rajadamnern Nok Avenue in Bangkok, Thailand, is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, under theadministrative direction of the United Nations.

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Pressure is measured in terms of

A) Mass & Density B) Work done
C) Force and Area D) Force and Distance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Force and Area

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Who constructed the Hawa Mahal?

A) Maharaja Bhagvat Singh B) Maharaja Jagatjit Singh
C) Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh D) Maharajah Jaswanth Singh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Farcical

 

A) Serious   B) Absurd
C) Analytical D) Lame
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Absurd

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Geographical Indication (GI) is related to ___ having unique geographic origin and evolution over centuries.

A) Hills B) Mountain ranges
C) Plains D) Products
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Products

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Who among the following was honoured with the IAAF male Athlete of year Award for 2017 at a award ceremony in Monaco in November 2017?

 

A) Mutaz Essa Barshim B) Usain Bolt
C) Mo Farah D) Wayde van Niekerk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mutaz Essa Barshim

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