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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.
P: For one, very few entrepreneurs are willing to take on a new outsource, unless it comes with a guarantee of a certain level of sales.
Q: This invariably acts as an incentive for outsources to be lax in developing the business.
R: Despite being the dominant partner in the relationship, the outsourcer doesn't always have all the advantages.
S: The trade refers to it as the minimum guarantee clause, which means that if a outsourcee is unable to reach an anticipated sales level, he will be compensated for
the balance amount.

A) PRQS B) SPQR
C) QSPR D) RPSQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RPSQ

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

A) Defraud B) Illicit
C) Secret D) Stare
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Defraud

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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.
Ram said to Rohan, "Don't run so fast."

 

A) Ram advised Rohan don't run so fast. B) Ram asked Rohan why is he running so fast.
C) Ram requested Rohan not to run so fast. D) Ram told Rohan not to run so fast.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ram told Rohan not to run so fast.

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Recalcitrant

A) Peculiar, Convivial B) Amenable, Docile
C) Taciturn, Withering D) Voluble, Turgid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Amenable, Docile

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The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Recalcitrant: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline
Peculiar: different to what is normal or
expected; strange Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
Amenable: open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Docile: ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Withering: intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful
Voluble: (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
Turgid: swollen and distended or congested
Pendulous: hanging down loosely
Jocular: fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘amenable, docile’ forms an antonym- antonym pair of ‘recalcitrant’.

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Q:

Name the metal that can be easily cut with a knife:

A) Copper B) Gold
C) Sodium D) Aluminium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sodium

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Q:

Who is referred to as 'Frontier Gandhi'?

A) Sheikh Abdullah B) Manilal Gandhi
C) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan

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Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh launched a medical scheme for APL families. What is the name of that scheme?

A) Haritha Kalyanam B) Arogya Raksha
C) Kalyanamsurvay D) Swasthya Raksha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Arogya Raksha

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Which industrial revolution can be called the Digital Revolution?

A) Industrial Revolution 3.0 B) Industrial Revolution 4.0
C) Industrial Revolution 2.0 D) Industrial Revolution 5.0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Industrial Revolution 4.0

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