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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.

 

He said, "I will go to Mumbai someday next month."

A) He said that he would go to Mumbai someday the following month. B) He says that he would go to Mumbai someday the following month.
C) He said that he will go to Mumbai someday the following month. D) He says that he will go to Mumbai someday the following month.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) He said that he would go to Mumbai someday the following month.

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On 5 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2017. The Bill proposes to hike the salary of Chief Justice of India (CJI) to nearly ______.

 

A) Rs 2.80 lakh per month B) Rs 3.9 lakh per month
C) Rs 2 lakh per month D) Rs 5 lakh per month
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 2.80 lakh per month

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Given in the options are sets of particular characteristics of elements and how they vary across the period and down the group in the following format:

 

Characteristic of an element  -  Across the period  -  Down the group

 

 

A) Electropositive Character/metallic character - Increase - Decrease B) Electropositive Character/metallic character - Increase - Increase
C) Electropositive Character/metallic character - Decrease - Increase D) Electropositive Character/metallic character - Decrease - Decrease
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Electropositive Character/metallic character - Decrease - Increase

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Q:

Financial reports are used by

A) Investors B) Creditors
C) Market Analysts D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Financial reports are used for monitoring and controlling the movement of cash into and out of a business. They are used to communicate relevant, reliable and understandable information about the business that can be used by managers, analysts, investors to make decisions. 

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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.
Best of both worlds

A) Two best teams compete with each other. B) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities.
C) Gods who rule heaven and earth. D) A person who is respected even by his enemies.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities.

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Hybrid zones provide an opportunity to investigate

A) Reproductive isolation B) Speciation
C) Both 1 & 2 D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both 1 & 2

Explanation:

Hybrid zones are geographical areas where two interbreeding groups of genetically unique organisms meet. Hybrid zones provide an opportunity to investigate Reproductive isolation and Speciation.

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The United Nations (UN)'s World Television Day is observed across the globe on which day?

A) November 19 B) November 20
C) November 18 D) November 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) November 21

Explanation:

The United Nations (UN)'s World Television Day is observed across the globe on November 21 to recognize the increasing impacts of television on decision making and to focus on the issues like economic and social issues.

 

 

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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.

 

Let us examine the facts in the case more ____________. First of all, language is no more ____________ a medium; it is like air to the creatures of the land or water to fishes. If it is perfectly clear and pure, we do not notice it any more than we notice pure air when the sun is shining ________ a clear sky, or the taste of pure cool water when we drink a glass __________ a hot day. Unless the sun is shining, there is no brightness; unless the water is cool, there is __________ refreshment.

 

in the case more ____________. First of all

 

A) closely   B) close  
C) closed   D) closeness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) closely  

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