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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.

 

Back to square one

 

A) Remembering one's past makes one humble B) To be back to where one started, with no progress having been made
C) To become friends once again with a person with whom you had a fight D) To apologize for one's past actions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To be back to where one started, with no progress having been made

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

He said that she was coming that year.

A) He said,"She will come this year." B) He said,"She is coming this year."
C) He said,"Come this year." D) He said,"She was coming that year."
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He said,"She is coming this year."

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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.

 

Of the three activities of thought, word and deed, perhaps thought is the most ______ and powerful force, for it is the ______ of the other two. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world. No matter in whose mind thought occurs; its laser-like energy seeks a target. That’s why we give so much importance to ______, seeking divine blessings before ______ on any project as we know that positive thinking is a strong force that can be ______ for the welfare and success of all.

 

it is the ______ of the other two.

A) sponsor B) precursor
C) sensor D) spoiler
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) precursor

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

INDOLENT

A) LAZY B) EXPENSIVE
C) ACTIVE D) HAPPY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) LAZY

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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.

 

To bite off more than one can chew

A) To take on a commitment that one cannot fulfill B) A task which has unexpectedly become very difficult
C) A greedy person will always suffer D) To grab a share more than what is rightfully theirs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To take on a commitment that one cannot fulfill

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In the triangle ABC,∠BAC = 50° and the bisectors of ∠ABC and ∠ACB meets at P. What is the value (in degrees) of ∠BPC?

A) 100 B) 105
C) 115 D) 125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 115

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Which of the following land revenue arrangement is called 'Todarmal System'?

A) Zabti System B) Galla Bakshi System
C) Kankut System D) Nasaq System
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Zabti System

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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.
The co-production agreement has already resulted in several film ventures being signed, and this would hopefully open up the market for more Indian films and television programs.
i. and this hopefully open up the market
ii. and this hopefully opened up the market
iii. and this is hopefully opening up the market

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and ii
 
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Ans. E.
i. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of open”.
ii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “opened” hopefully represents future while opened represents past. This makes the sentence structurally incorrect.
C is correct because of the correct use of “would open” and delivers correct meaning to the sentence. 'would' is used to refer to the possibility in the future which is supported by the use of the word 'hopefully'.
iii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “is opening”.

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