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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.

 

Discretion is the greater part of valour

 

A) To be brave in any situation B) Caution is preferable to rash bravery
C) A genuinely brave person is always humble D) If you are over-cautious then you cannot achieve great things
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Caution is preferable to rash bravery

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

 

The painters painted the entire building.

 

A) The entire building had been painted by the painters. B) The painters had an entire building painted.
C) The entire building was painted by the painters. D) The entire building has been painted by the painters.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The entire building was painted by the painters.

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In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

 

1. Marine biology is the study of organisms in the ocean.
P. At a fundamental level, marine life helps determine the very nature of our planet.
Q. Marine life is a vast resource.
R. Shorelines are also shaped and protected by marine life.
S. Marine organisms contribute significantly to the oxygen cycle.
6. Marine biology covers a great deal, from the microscopic to the huge whales.

A) PSRQ B) QPSR
C) RPSQ D) SPQR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) QPSR

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The 14th Finance Commission has recommended increase in States share in net proceeds from tax collection from 32% to

A) 35% B) 40%
C) 42% D) 45%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 42%

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Who is the Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog ?

A) Dr. Bibek Debroy B) Dr. V.K. Saraswat
C) Dr. Arvind Panagariya D) Arun Jaitley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dr. Arvind Panagariya

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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'.
No sooner had he finished (1)/ his morning walk (2)/ when it began to rain. (3)/ No Error (4)

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

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All isotopes of the same element have ____________

A) different atomic numbers and different atomic mass B) different atomic numbers and the same atomic mass
C) the same atomic number but different atomic masses D) the same atomic number and the atomic mass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the same atomic number but different atomic masses

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Money in India consists of ___________.

A) paper currency B) current deposits
C) metallic coins D) All options are correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All options are correct

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