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In the following questions a part of a sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the
alternative from the four given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase, choose option 5 i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

At the start of his presentation, it seemed that he’s out of his mind, but when he finished, we saw that there’s method in his madness.

A) After the presentation, we realised that he deliberately chose to be vague and absurd. B) Though his presentation appeared a little absurd in the beginning, we ultimately found out that he had a rational purpose behind it
C) There was a stark difference between what he started with and how he concluded his presentation. D) Since he was not completely in his senses, he presented in an awkward manner.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Though his presentation appeared a little absurd in the beginning, we ultimately found out that he had a rational purpose behind it

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The phrase refers to a specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.

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Panch Mahal is situated in?

A) Hawa Mahal B) Gwalior Fort
C) Fatehpur Sikri D) Agra Fort
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fatehpur Sikri

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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 expel large quantities of (something) rapidly and forcibly

 

A) to irrupt B) to puke
C) to spew D) to spritz
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to spew

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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.

 

India is a country that loves decentralisation and it covers almost every ________________. I will focus ________________ the subject of tyranny. For example, look _______________ our police stations. We ____________________ a Hobbesian sovereign ruling over us. In political ___________________, one has what is called the concept of sovereignty which is discussed in Hobbesian terms.

 

I will focus ________________ the subject of tyranny

 

A) in B) to
C) on D) near
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) on

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Copious

 

A) Counterfeit B) Plentiful
C) Commendable D) Deficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Plentiful

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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.

 


All art is, in an important sense, an escape. There is a sense in which the capacity to escape from his present experience, to use his accumulated consciousness of the past to project a vision of the future, is man's greatest and distinguishing ability. We must not forget the force of Aristotle's argument that poetry is valuable precisely because it shows men not simply as they are, but as they ought to be or (in terms more sympathetic to us today) as they are capable of becoming.

 


According to the author, all art is

 

A) a reflection of life. B) art
C) an escape D) an important sense.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) an escape

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Article 39A of the Indian Constitution "Equal justice and free legal aid" deals with?

A) the State Government B) the directive principles of state policy
C) the Union Government D) the fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) the directive principles of state policy

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Which country has established new 2+2 ministerial dialogue with India similar to India Japan 2+2 dialogue?

A) Britain B) Australia
C) USA D) Israel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) USA

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