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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.

 

Anti­apartheid activist Desmond Tutu is even more hard­headed when he says, "In almost ____________ language, the most difficult words are 'I am sorry’." Mr. Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing. _____________ him forgiveness is a wager, an ethical wager on the future of ______________ relationship. This is why the few events of apology which stand up to _____________ scrutiny deserve to be treasured.

 

Mr. Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing.

 

A) artificial B) phony
C) spurious D) bogus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) spurious

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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 music (soothe) me and I stroll on happily.

 

A) soothing   B) soothes  
C) had soothed   D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) soothes  

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Who among the following was NOT one of the 'Nine Gems' of Emperor Akbar's court?

A) Raja Todar Mal B) Fakir Aziao-Din
C) Abu'l-Fazil ibn Mubarak D) Osman Ali Khan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Osman Ali Khan

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The age of the father 4 years ago was 8 times the age of his son. At present, the father's age is 4 times that of his son. Find the present age of son.

A) 9 years B) 7 years
C) 14 years D) 18 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7 years

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Sunny was driving the car so fast that it slipped at the turn.

A) Sunny slipped at the turn as he was driving the car so fast. B) So fast was Sunny driving the car that it slipped at the turn.
C) The car was being driven by Sunny so fast that it slipped at the turn. D) The car slipped at the turn as Sunny was driving it so fast.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The car was being driven by Sunny so fast that it slipped at the turn.

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In a cut motion, when the amount of demand is reduced by Rs 100/­ , it is known as

A) Disapproval of policy cut B) Economy cut
C) Vote on Account D) Token cut
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Token cut

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In April 2017, N. K. Singh Committee recommended a fiscal deficit of how much percent of GDP by Financial Year 2022-23?

A) 2.50% B) 3.00%
C) 3.50% D) 4.00%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2.50%

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During the day which process is the major driving force in the movement of water in the xylem?

A) Transpiration pull B) Evaporation
C) Suction D) Translocation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Transpiration pull

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