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In the following question, a short passage with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank is given. Select the best out of the five answer choices given, to make the passage complete and coherent (coherent means logically complete and sound).
There is a fairly universal sentiment that the use of nuclear weapons is clearly contrary to mortality and that its production probably so, does not go far enough. These activities are not only opposed to mortality but also to the law. If the legal objection can be added to the moral, the argument against the use and manufacture of these weapons will considerably be reinforced. Now the time is ripe to evaluate the responsibility of scientists who knowingly use their expertise for the construction of such weapons, which has a deleterious effect on mankind.
How appropriate it is that all this valuable skill should be devoted to the manufacture of weapons of death in a world of poverty is a question that must touch the scientific conscience.

A) Almost 50% of the skilled scientific manpower in the world is now engaged in the armaments industry. B) To think that majority of the scientists are promoting the manufacturing of the armaments is hurtful.
C) Scientists should use their conscience before taking up these contracts to manufacture the weapons of mass destruction. D) Scientific manpower is used to the interests of some selfish and careless people who want to threaten the existence of homo-sapiens.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Almost 50% of the skilled scientific manpower in the world is now engaged in the armaments industry.

Explanation:

Choice 1 is correct as it matches with the flow of the passage. The whole paragraph is about the devastating effects that nuclear weapons have due to certain curtailments on part of the
scientists in the moral and the conscience aspect. It is only logical to mention an argument to support the next statement. It also keeps up with the tone and general
subject of the passage.
Option 2 is a bad choice as it talks about absolutely nothing and is too naïve. Therefore is incorrect as it is beyond the general theme.
Option 3 is incorrect as it obviously does not go with the flow of the Para.
As for option 4, it is incorrect as the statement is illogical.
As for 5, neither does it logically follow the previous sentence nor is it related to the anything in the next sentence.

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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 spectators said, "Bravo! Good hit, Jay!"

A) The spectators applauded Jay for his good hit. B) The spectators applauded Jay saying, bravo, good hit Jay.
C) The spectators applaud Jay for his good hit. D) The spectators applaud Jay saying, bravo, good hit Jay.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The spectators applauded Jay for his good hit.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Sneer

A) Praise B) Scorn
C) Mock D) Despise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Praise

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

An old friend, may I give you an advice?

A) give you some advice B) give you an advise
C) offer you an advice D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) give you some advice

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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.
Being a _____ doctor, he never shirks work.

A) conscious B) conscience
C) conscientious D) consensus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) conscientious

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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.

Modern man is imprisoned by his time-table and his routine. His life is all care and _____. He does not have _____ for anything but his duties and occupation for _____ money. Men, in all _____ may have been prone to this disease and; indeed, we in India may not have been _____ by it to the extent that people in western countries have been.

His life is all care and _____.

A) wisdom B) success
C) worry D) anxiety
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) worry

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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.

 

The theoretical framework is finished by identifying indicators to be used in the ______ of the success of such policies.

 

A) evaluation B) completion
C) formation D) rotation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) evaluation

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

Scientists generally believe that small islands would sink.

 

A) Small islands will sink is generally believed by scientists. B) There is a general belief that small islands would sink.
C) Small islands are believed to sink by scientists. D) It is generally believed by scientists that small islands would sink.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It is generally believed by scientists that small islands would sink.

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