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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.

 

Back to the drawing board

 

A) To solve a problem one has to go back to the root cause B) An inventive person will find fresh ways to solve a problem
C) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised D) An artist is always happy if he gets a chance to go back to painting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Members usually meet in one another's homes.

 

A) anothers's B) each another's
C) every other's D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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In 1917, Mahatma Gandhi organised a satyagraha to support the peasants of the Kheda district of _________.

A) Bihar B) Karnataka
C) Gujarat D) West Bengal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gujarat

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Chemical formula for sulphurous acid is:

A) H2SO4 B) H2SO3
C) H3SO3 D) H3SO4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) H2SO3

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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.

If we can permit ourselves to _______________ movement fully, we permit ourselves to perceive, think ________ reflect. We allow ourselves the privilege of reimagining dance,music, and the way you and I talk, or think, or love. We move _____________ an incredible space of __________, primarily in thought, but perhaps more restrictively in defining____________, or maybe even doing away with it.

ourselves to _______________ movement fully

A) understood B) understandable
C) understandably D) understand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) understand

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Ravine

A) Lucid B) Patent
C) Abyss D) Palpable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Abyss

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Medium term loans are provided for a period of _____.

A) 1 year to 2 years B) 15 months to 3 years
C) 15 months to 4 years D) 1 year to 3 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 year to 3 years

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Which of the following micro-organism causes diseases like polio and chicken pox?

A) Bacteria B) Protozoa
C) Algae D) Virus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Virus

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