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Who was the author of the book, Plagues and Peoples?

A) W.L. Thomas	B) Rachel Carson
C) David Cannadine	D) William H.McNeill

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) William H.McNeill

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Plagues and Peoples is a book on epidemiological history by William Hardy McNeill published in New York City in 1976. It was a critical and popular success, offering a radically new interpretation of the extraordinary impact of infectious disease on cultures as a means of enemy attack. The book ranges from examining the effects of smallpox in Mexico, the bubonic plague in China, to the typhoid epidemic in Europe.

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

A person who preserves skin of animals

A) Biloquist	B) Philologist
C) Taxidermist	D) Oculist

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Taxidermist

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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.

I rarely watch action movies.

A) Action movies are rarely watched by myself.	B) Action movies are rarely watched by me.
C) I had rarely watched action movies.	D) Watching of action movies is rarely done by me.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Action movies are rarely watched by me.

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Under a cloud

A) Sheltered from the sun	B) Under suspicion
C) Out in the open	D) Get wet

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Under suspicion

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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.
Call it a day

A) To start a job wishing for success.	B) To take a break or a holiday.
C) Assign different days to different tasks.	D) To declare the end of a task.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To declare the end of a task.

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

A) Rebuke	B) Snub
C) Nix	D) Praise

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Praise

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Unless you don't obey (1)/ your elders you (2)/ will not succeed in your life. (3)/ No Error (4)

A) 1	B) 2
C) 3	D) 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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In how many parts is the human brain divided?

A) 2	B) 3
C) 4	D) 5

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