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What do lines of longitude measure?

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Longitude is the measurement east or west of the prime meridian.


Longitude is measured by imaginary lines that run around the Earth vertically (up and down) and meet at the North and South Poles. These lines are known as meridians.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

A picture paints a thousand words

 

A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning more effectively than a description does. B) No words can do justice to a masterpiece.
C) A great poem or script recreates a complete imagery. D) Your mind will create fanciful images based on the information that it gets.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An image of a subject conveys its meaning more effectively than a description does.

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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.

 

Penchant

 

A) Indifference B) Revulsion
C) Disgust D) Fondness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Fondness

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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.

 

Reprimand

 

A) Forgiveness B) Punishment  
C) Lecture   D) Blame
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Forgiveness

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Barking up the wrong tree

A) Scolding the one who is innocent. B) Expecting a favour from a heartless person.
C) Looking in the wrong place. D) Requesting but in an arrogant manner.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Looking in the wrong place.

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

an event serving as an introduction to something more important

A) perform B) prelude
C) introduce D) preface
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) prelude

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Rise like a phoenix

A) Something memorable B) Time to answer for one's action
C) To become successful again D) To make people happy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To become successful again

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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".

The joy of (cook) a meal with freshly grown herbs was boundless

A) cooked B) cooking
C) cooks D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cooking

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