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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.

The answer to the third question is __________________ answered; State leaders ___________________ great willingness to play into the hands of the Central government, presumably for a price. ________________ the process, representatives have forgotten the history of their own societies. But they fail to ________________ that history cannot be disremembered, it constantly nudges us to recollect past struggles ___________________ injustice in these States.

it constantly nudges us to recollect past struggles ___________________ injustice in these States.

A) against B) for
C) to D) from
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) against

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In the following question, four words have been given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

A) Assuage B) Aporism
C) Appease D) Atrocious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Aporism

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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.

The ______________ of gurudakshina is very ancient and it is ________________ to the Indian culture and tradition. If you are absolutely ______________ about India, then it's advisable that you first try to understand the meaning of a guru and the ________________ of his presence in the lives of those around him. This, in turn, will help you to understand what guru dakshina is. In ancient India, a teacher or a guru was a spiritually _____________ guide.


If you are absolutely ______________ about India

A) unknowing B) unknowledgeable
C) naive D) blind to
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) naive

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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 thefour alternatives.

When the kerosene burned, the fuel in the tank below would be __________ pressure, and __________ a small circular flame would appear in the burner. The valve had tobe opened to let more kerosene vapour to the burner and pumping resumed. With the increase in pressure, the burner flame would spread _________ a loud noise. Tolower the flame, the valve had to be _________ opened to reduce the pressure and then tightened until the desired flame size was achieved. _________ you wanted theflame to be bigger, you had to hit the piston again. Pump stoves are still in vogue.

below would be __________ pressure

A) inside B) into
C) about D) under
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) under

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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

A) Tell him to take B) another photograph
C) of the group D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tell him to take

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The error is in first part. ‘Tell’ should be replaced with ‘Ask’. Tell is a command whereas Ask is a request and hence more courteous in this case. As this is a request the sentence should start with ‘Ask’ rather than ‘tell’.

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

 

to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate

 

A) to smite B) to extirpate
C) to lynch D) to smother
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) to smother

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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.

 

We also need to work towards a re-engineering of procedures. It __________________ that fear of being scrutinised by the office of the Central Vigilance Commissioner has _________________ loan officers in the public sector into inaction. It is _______________ no use having a publicly-owned banking ___________ that does not extend credit to sound projects on grounds of __________________ scrutiny.

 

Central Vigilance Commissioner has _________________ loan officers in the public sector into inaction.

 

A) encouraged B) emboldened
C) petrified D) energized
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) petrified

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P, Q, R, S and T are standing in a line. P is taller than S but shorter than Q. T is shorter than S but taller than R. Who is the second tallest of them all?

A) T B) S
C) R D) P
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) P

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