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Verses ascribed to poet-saint Kabir have been compiled in which of the following traditions?

1. Bijak in Varanasi

2. Kabir Granthavali in Rajasthan

3. Adi Granth Sahib

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 2 and 3 only D) 3 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Verses ascribed to Kabir have been compiled in three distinct but overlapping traditions. The Kabir Bijak is preserved by the Kabirpanth (the path or sect of Kabir) in Varanasi and elsewhere in Uttar Pradesh, the Kabir Granthavali is associated with the Dadupanth in Rajasthan, and many of his compositions are found in the Adi Granth Sahib.

Bijak is the best known of the compilations of the Kabir, and as such is the holy scripture for followers of the Kabirpanthi religion. The Bijak, an anthology of Kabir’s verses compiled in Eastern Uttar Pradesh and/or Bihar, is one of Kabir’s most influential works.In the case of the Guru Granth Sahib, Kabir’s poems were collected to be sung and are organized in ragas.

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Select the antonym of

veteran

A) youthful B) pliable
C) expert D) amateur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) amateur

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Select the synonym of

 

initiative

 

A) apathy B) cowardice
C) dynamism D) lethargy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) dynamism

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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part

Though he is a gifted comedian(a), he prefers spend his spare time(b) watching horror movies(c). No error.(d)

A) a B) b
C) c D) d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) b

Explanation:

‘Prefer’ is followed by the gerund form of the verb. Thus, ‘spend’ needs to be replaced with ‘spending’ to make the sentence grammatically correct. Thus, the correct sentence would be, ‘Though he is a gifted comedian, he prefers spending his spare time watching horror movies.

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Q:

Select the synonym of

 

peripatetic

 

A) confine B) spire
C) ultimate D) nomadic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) nomadic

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Grandfather has said so out of affection, do not take (to) heart.

 

A) into B) it to
C) it by D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) it to

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1 watt is equal to 1 ____________

 

A) J s-1   B) J s
C) J s-2 D) J
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) J s-1  

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Select the synonym of

 

sentry

A) bandit B) competitor
C) sentinel D)  foe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sentinel

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