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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.

 

My friend said, "I can lift 50 kilos easily."

A) My friend told us that he could lift 50 kilos easily. B) My friend told us that he can lift 50 kilos easily.
C) My friend told us this he could lift 50 kilos easily. D) My friend told us this that he can lift 50 kilos easily.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) My friend told us that he could lift 50 kilos easily.

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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.

 

_____________ nearly eight decades, the women's movement __________ and debated the desirability and feasibility of a Uniform Civil Code, and has ended up ___________ a simple question — what is the value of uniformity? Is it for the "integrity of the nation" that uniformity in laws is required, as some judicial pronouncements ___________? If so, who exactly is the beneficiary? Which sections of people benefit from "integrity of the nation", that abstract entity which is not exactly _______ the top of your mind as your husband throws you out on the street?

 

the women's movement __________ and debated the desirability

A) discussed B) has discussed
C) had discussed D) had been discussing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) has discussed

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

unable to be destroyed or removed.

A) ineradicable B) habit
C) worn D) fixed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ineradicable

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Eloquent

A) Fluent B) Ignorant
C) Rude D) Significant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fluent

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
COURAGE

A) BRAVERY B) WEAKNESS
C) COWARDICE D) FEAR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) COWARDICE

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Ensconce

A) Establish B) Impudence
C) Request D) Unveil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Unveil

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In the following question, a passage is given which describes a situation. From the given options, mark the correct inference that can be drawn from the passage. If none of the inferences follow, mark option 5, “None of these” as the answer.
In nearly all human populations a majority of individuals can taste the artificially synthesized chemical phenylthiocarbonide (PTC). However, the percentage varies dramatically-- from as low as 60% in India to as high as 95% in Africa. That this polymorphism is observed in non- human primates as well indicates a long evolutionary history which, although obviously not acting on PTC, might reflect evolutionary selection for taste discrimination of other, more significant bitter substances, such as certain toxic plants.

A) Human beings show the same taste profile as primates. B) Humans prefers substances that are naturally sweet.
C) Only a minority of the human population have an indeterminant taste profile. D) A majority of the human population have an indeterminant taste profile.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Only a minority of the human population have an indeterminant taste profile.

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The passage clearly states that several characteristics are shared between humans and primates with respect to their taste profiles. It also states that it is because of evolution. But to infer that both species share the same profile would be incorrect making option a incorrect. The passage is all about the human ability to discern different tastes. One cannot infer about the likability of certain tastes from the given passage making option 2 incorrect. In the first sentence itself the passage talks about how majority of the human population can taste a certain artificial flavour. Thus, it can be inferred that majority of the human population have a determinant taste profile making the opposite as stated in option 3 also correct. This also makes option 4 incorrect.

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

Teachers are exemplary to the virtues of middle class.

A) exemplify B) are examples to
C) exemplificate D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) exemplify

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