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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
The trees shed his leaves every time autumn approaches but a healthy tree always gets its leaves back in the spring, which explains the point that fighting spirit is enough to keep one afloat.
i. Has shed their leaves every time autumn approaches
ii. shed their leaves every time autumn approaches
iii. shed its leaves every time autumn approaches

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. Only ii

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Ans. B.
A- The subject is ‘trees’, which is plural, so the use of ‘has’ is incorrect as a helping verb.
B- The fragment makes the sentence structurally and grammatically correct.
D- The subject is plural and therefore ‘its’ can’t be used to address the subject.

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All of the following are the aims of Lok Adalat, except

A) Secure justice to the weaker sections B) Mass disposal of the cases
C) Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man D) Minimize cost and delay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Give the power to rule in the hands of the common man

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By which legislation were India and Pakistan divided into two independent nations?

A) Pakistan Independence Act 1947 B) Indian Independence Act 1947
C) Indian partition Act 1947 D) Pakistan partition Act 1947
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Indian Independence Act 1947

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

 

A) svivelling B) swiveling
C) swivelling D) sviveling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) swivelling

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

The skills of a

A-three categories, namely, technical,

B-teacher can be classified into

C-human and enterprising

 

A) ACB B) BAC
C) ABC D) CBA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) BAC

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Which pillar of Indian Constitution is its final interpreter?

A) The Executive B) The Legislative
C) The Judiciary D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The Judiciary

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In HTML, ______________ pair defines a row of the table.

A) <table></table> B)  <tr></tr>
C) <td></td> D) <th></th>
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  <tr></tr>

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If a body moves with a uniform speed in a circular motion, then______.

A) its acceleration is increasing B) its acceleration is zero
C) its velocity is changing D) its velocity is uniform
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) its velocity is changing

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