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Article 222 of the Indian Constitution "Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another" deals with?

A) the directive principles of state policy B) the Union Government
C) the State Government D) the fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the State Government

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A manufacturer faces price elasticity of demand of a ­1.25 for its product. If it lowers its price by 6.4%, the increase in quantity sold will be _____.

A) 5.15 percent B) 7.65 percent
C) 8 percent D) 5.12 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8 percent

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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.

 

Anti­apartheid activist Desmond Tutu is even more hard­headed when he says, "In almost ____________ language, the most difficult words are 'I am sorry’." Mr. Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing. _____________ him forgiveness is a wager, an ethical wager on the future of ______________ relationship. This is why the few events of apology which stand up to _____________ scrutiny deserve to be treasured.

 

"In almost ____________ language, the most difficult words are 'I am sorry'."

 

A) critical B) sarcastic
C) cynical D) satirical
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) critical

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

Someone must (being) killed.

A) have been B) has been
C) been D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) have been

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Brijesh said that he has no _____________ of stepping down, although he is under a lot of pressure to do so.

A) intuition B) intention
C) point D) object
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) intention

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

Tunnels (is built) to connect houses and places of worship whereas innovative trick doors were attached to the underground cities.

A) was built B) were built
C) were building D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) were built

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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication D)  To be sure of something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

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The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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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.
Mother said to my sister, "Tell him sorry right now."

A) Mother said to my sister to tell him sorry right then. B) Mother said to my sister to tell him sorry right now.
C) Mother says to my sister to tell him sorry right then. D) Mother says to my sister to tell him sorry right now.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mother said to my sister to tell him sorry right then.

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