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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 officer said, "I am very busy now".

 

A) The officer said that he was very busy now. B) The officer said that he is very busy then.
C) The officer said that he is very busy now. D) The officer said that he was very busy then.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The officer said that he was very busy then.

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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.


_____________ who argue in this way support their case by pointing to the lack of a general consensus of opinion which obtains in many parts of the field which the philosopher regards as his own; and also by ____________ out that, even within this field, there is a growing tendency ___________ the part of certain sciences to separate themselves from philosophy and _____________ independent. Thus the psychologist and the logician are sometimes very anxious to have it understood that they belong among the scientists and ___________ among the philosophers.


from philosophy and _____________ independent.

A) become B) became
C) becoming D) becomes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) become

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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.

Put one's foot down

A) Give up easily without a fight B) Learn to dance inspite of being clumsy
C) Adopt a firm policy when faced with opposition or disobedience D) Take the first step of a very long difficult journey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Adopt a firm policy when faced with opposition or disobedience

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What is the reason for formation of Mirage in desert?

A) Refraction of light B) Reflection of light
C) Total internal reflection of light D) Both Refraction and Total internal reflection of light
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both Refraction and Total internal reflection of light

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 The difference between exports and imports is called-? 

A) assets and liabilities  B) balance of payment 
C) GDP  D) balance of trade 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) balance of trade 

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The difference between exports and imports is called the balance of trade. If imports are greater than exports, it is sometimes called an unfavourable balance of trade. If exports exceed imports, it is sometimes called a favourable balance of trade.

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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 manager said to the executive, "Today you will come along with me to meet the client."

A) The manager said to the executive this, that day he would have to go along with him to meet the client. B) The manager said to the executive that, that day he would have to go along with him to meet the client.
C) The manager said to the executive that, that day he will have to go along with him to meet the client. D) The manager said to the executive this, that day he will have to go along with him to meet the client.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The manager said to the executive that, that day he would have to go along with him to meet the client.

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Two particles with charges q1 and q2 are kept at a certain distance to exert force F on each other. If the distance is reduced to one-fifth, then the force between them is

A) F/25 B) 5F
C) F/5 D) 25F
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25F

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Collab is the new music video application launched by which major company?

A) Amazon B) Apple
C) Microsoft D) Facebook
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Facebook

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