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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.

 

This is the arresting and dominant fact about modern social discussion; that the quarrel is __________ merely about the difficulties, but about the aim. We agree about the evil; it is about the good that we should tear each ____________ eyes out. We all admit that a lazy aristocracy is a bad thing. We should not by ________ means all admit that an active aristocracy would be a good thing. We all feel angry with an irreligious priesthood; but some of us would _______ mad with disgust at a really religious one. Everyone is indignant if our army is weak, _____________ the people who would be even more indignant if it were strong.

 

that the quarrel is __________ merely about the difficulties,

 

A) no B) nor
C) not D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) not

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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'.

 

She kind (1)/ treated the (2)/ wounded street dog. (3)/ No error (4)

 

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

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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.

 

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

 

A) The world is beautiful if one can see it that way B) To see only beautiful things if one wants to make his life beautiful
C) That which one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another D) For an infatuated person even bad qualities of the beloved appear good
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) That which one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another

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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.

 

The leader said to his gang members, "Now I will tell you my plan."

A) The leader told the gang members that then he will tell them his plan. B) The leader told the gang members that then he would tell them his plan.
C) The leader told the gang members that now he would tell them his plan. D) The leader told the gang members that now he will tell them his plan.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The leader told the gang members that then he would tell them his plan.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

Be deprived of property or a right or privilege as a penalty for wrongdoing

 

A) Forfeited   B) Endow  
C) Render   D) Assign
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Forfeited  

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Who was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal in 2015?

A) Sushil Koirala B) Bidhya Devi Bhandari
C) Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli D) Kul Bahadur Gurung
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli

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Name the state in which the village Gumthala Garhu near Pehowa in Kurukshetra district has become the first Wi-Fi hotspot village under bulk plan of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)?

A) Gujarat B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Haryana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Haryana

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What is the code name of world’s largest amphibious aircraft made by China?

A) Kunlong B) Sea Star
C) Libelle D) Dornier
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kunlong

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