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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something	B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication	D) To be sure of something

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

Explanation:

The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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Kishanganga Project is a major reason for contention between India and________.

A) Nepal	B) Bangladesh
C) Pakistan	D) China

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pakistan

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Pump priming should be resorted to at a time of?

A) Inflation	B) Deflation
C) Stagflation	D) Reflation

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Deflation

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Special Drawing Rights were created by

A) IBRD	B) ADB
C) IMF	D) WTO

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) IMF

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Which of the following scheme has been launched by the Union Government to supply electricity to poor households?

A) INSPIRE Programme	B) Saubhagya
C) Swabhiman	D) Swavalamban

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Saubhagya

Explanation:

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Saubhagya’ (Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana) scheme to provide subsidy on equipment like transformers, meters, and wires and is expected to cover allrural families after expected electrification of all villages by the end of 2018.Note:The total outlay for the Saubhagya scheme will be Rs 16,320 crore.

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Who was the founder of the Theosophical society of India?

A) Annie Besant	B) Womesh Chandra Bannerjee
C) Ram Prasad Bismil	D) Subhash Chandra Bose

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Annie Besant

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When we see an object, the image formed on the retina is ________

A) Real and inverted	B) Real and erect
C) Virtual and erect	D) Virtual and inverted

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Real and inverted

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Which of the following is false with reference to a photo-voltaic cell?

A) It is another name as solar cell	B) It can be used as infra-red detectors
C) It can store light energy in the form of electrical energy	D) It converts electric energy into light energy

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It converts electric energy into light energy

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