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Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

Delegation is the transfer of/ authority through superior to subordinate/ at different levels/ in an organized sector.

A) Delegation is the transfer of B) Authority through superior to subordinate
C) At different levels D. In an organized sector D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Authority through superior to subordinate

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The error lies in the second part of the sentence. The correct usage for transfer is 'from........to........' and not 'through.....to......'. Hence, 'through' must be replaced with 'from'.

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Which state government has enacted a stringent law calledProtection of Internal Security Act to deal with thechallenges of terrorism, insurgency, communalism and casteviolence?

A) Gujarat B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Bihar D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Maharashtra

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There are ............ metalloids in the modern periodic table.

A) 5 B) 4
C) 7 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

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Which method will be employed to test the hardness of water?

A) Boiling B) Distillation
C) Formation of lather with soap D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Formation of lather with soap

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Pyrolusite is an ore/mineral of ___________.

A) Mercury B) Manganese
C) Molybdenum D) Lead
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Manganese

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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.

Despite the abuse and insults that were hurled at him, he really sticks on his guns and showed the protesters how to be calm.
i. he really stuck onto his guns and showed the protesters
ii. he really stuck to his guns and showed the protesters
iii. he really is sticking his guns onto the protesters

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. Only ii

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Ans. B.
‘to stick to one’s guns’ means refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism. It is a phrasal verb hence we can’t make any changes in the prepositions used. The sentence is in past tense, hence stick should be replaced by stuck.

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Which among the following is not a folk dance form of Kerala?

A) Kathakali B) Thullal
C) Kaikottikali D) Chappeli
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chappeli

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In mammals, an important role of excretion is played by________

A) Large intestine B) Kidneys
C) Lungs D) Liver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kidneys

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