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

 


To avoid the various foolish opinions to which mankind are prone, no superhuman brain is required. A few simple rules will keep you free, not from all errors, but from silly errors. If the matter is one that can be settled by observation, make the observation yourself. Aristotle could have avoided the mistake of thinking that women have fewer teeth than men, by the simple device of asking Mrs. Aristotle to keep her mouth open while he counted. Thinking that you know when in fact you do not is a bad mistake, to which we are all prone. I believe myself that hedgehogs eat black beetles, because I have been told that they do; but if I were writing a book on the habits of hedgehogs, I should not commit myself until I had seen one enjoying this diet. Aristotle, however, was less cautious. Ancient and medieval writers knew all about unicorns and salamanders; not one of them thought it necessary to avoid dogmatic statements about them because he had never seen one of them.

 

The attitude of the author is

 

A) cultural B) scientific
C) cynical D) philosophical
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) scientific

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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) imunize B) immunaize
C) imunaize D) immunize
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) immunize

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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.

Rule of thumb

A) A rough unit of measure for small lengths B) A broadly accurate guide based on practice
C) To force someone to work against his wish D) To use your power to ensure discipline
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A broadly accurate guide based on practice

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

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The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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How many elements are present in the group of the 18th Modem Periodic Table?

A) 5 B) 2
C) 6 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7

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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Beneficial B) Benfical
C) Benaficial D) Beneficle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Beneficial

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Achchhan Maharaj is associated with which of the following fields?

A) Instrumental music B) Dance
C) Painting D) Writing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dance

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Heat flows as a result of difference of _____.

A) Temperature B) Density
C) mass D) Volume
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Temperature

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