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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

Aunt said to mother, "I will be in Surat on Friday."

 

A) Aunt told mother that she will be in Surat on Friday. B) Aunt told mother she would be in Surat on Friday.
C) Aunt told mother she will be in Surat on Friday. D) Aunt told mother that she would be in Surat on Friday.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Aunt told mother that she would be in Surat on Friday.

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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 picture paints a thousand words

A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a description does B) It is impossible to describe a beautiful sight
C) A painter can express his feelings better than a writer D) A beautiful poem creates a mental picture
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a description does

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On 2 January 2018, Parliament Passed NABARD (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to increase capital of NABARD from Rs 5,000 crore to ______.

 

A) Rs 30,000 crore B) Rs 10,000 crore
C) Rs 20,000 crore D) Rs 40,000 crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 30,000 crore

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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.

 

Some writers have claimed that the ___________ of persons are incapable of even fairly correct reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas entertained by the masses of people as a proof _______ the statement. These writers are probably a little radical _______ their views and statements, but one is often struck ______ wonder at the evidences of incapacity for interpreting __________ and impressions on the part of the general public.

 

claimed that the ___________ of persons

 

A) major B) majority  
C) majorly   D) majors
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) majority  

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In 2016, the State Bank of India launched a new product called 'SBI Exclusif'. What is the financial nature of this product?

A) Insurance B) Mutual Fund Offering
C) Wealth Management D) Recurring Deposit Scheme
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Wealth Management

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When the human body temperature falls by about 2 - 3.5 F below the normal body temperature, the condition is known as

A) Fever B) Hypothermia
C) Hyperthermia D) Hyperpyrexia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hypothermia

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On 28 July 2017, Lok Sabha passed Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Bill, 2017. The Bill has a provision to place the Annual report of the IIM’s in the parliament and auditing of their accounts by ______.

 

A) Chief Economic Adviser B) Economic Affairs Secretary
C) Comptroller and Auditor General D) Attorney General
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Comptroller and Auditor General

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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

My colleague said, "I will start a new assignment tomorrow."

A) My colleague said that he would start a new assignment tomorrow. B) My colleague said that he will start a new assignment the next day.
C) My colleague said that he would start a new assignment the next day. D) My colleague said that he will start a new assignment tomorrow.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) My colleague said that he would start a new assignment the next day.

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