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In each of the questions given below, a passage has been given which are either situational based or describes a scenario. Below each passage, a question has been given which is framed to make you to infer something out of it. Mark out the correct inference as your answer.
A former lawmaker, Rewati Raman Bhandari, who drafted the measure that criminalised chhaupadi, said the push to eradicate the practice from villagers, the police and local politicians was still far too muted.
Which of the following describes the reaction of the authorities of towards the eradication of chhaupadi?

A) Subdued B) Softened
C) Dampened D) Quite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Subdued

Explanation:

Subdued means restrained in style or quality. Softened means being or made softer or less loud or clear.
Dampened means to suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity. Quite means to a degree (not used with a negative).
Silenced means reduced to silence. The reaction of the authorities is already mentioned, i.e. muted. All the options, except 'quite', are synonymous with 'muted'. But the reaction was toned-down. Hence, the correct answer is 1.

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Neha has been crying _____ morning.

A) from B) of
C) since D) till
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) since

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) immpenetrable B) impenetrable
C) impanetrable D) immpanetrable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) impenetrable

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

We took a path that would keep us away from (disturb) them as they basked in the sun and ate a slow meal.

 

A) disturbing B) disturbed
C) disturbs D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) disturbing

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Orthodox

 

A) Routine B) Unconventional
C) Formal D) Correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Unconventional

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What is the name of India's first female Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi samadhi place?

A) Ekta Sthal B) Shakti Sthal
C) Shantivan D) Veer Bhumi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shakti Sthal

Explanation:

Smt. Indira Gandhi samadhi place is called as Shakti Sthal meaning Place of Power..

 

Ekta Sthal - Giani Zail Singh, The President of India.

Shantivan - Jawaharlal Nehru, The Prime Minister of India.

Veer Bhumi - Rajiv Gandhi, The Prime Minister of India.

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The first woman in world to become the Prime minister of a country was

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Sirimao Bandara Naike

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The Third Amendment to the Constitution would be violated if 

A) people were forced to house soldiers in their homes B) people had their property searched without a warrant
C) people were not allowed to practice their religion D) people were not allowed to speak freely
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) people were forced to house soldiers in their homes

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