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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.

 

We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.

 

This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze

 

A) juxtaposition B) nearness
C) contact D) proximity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) juxtaposition

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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.

 

My sister will bake a dozen cakes for the fair.

 

A) For the fair, a dozen cakes would be baked by my sister. B) For the fair, a dozen cakes would have been baked by my sister.
C) For the fair, a dozen cakes will be baked by my sister. D) For the fair, a dozen cakes will have been baked by my sister.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) For the fair, a dozen cakes will be baked by my sister.

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

 

Relating to the study of the nature of god and religious belief

 

A) Scepticism   B) Atheism  
C) Impiety   D) Theological
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Theological

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It takes eight hours for a 600 km journey, if 120 km is done by train and the rest by car. It takes 20 minutes more, if 200 km is done by train and the rest by car. The ratio of the speed of the train to that of the car is:

A) 3:5 B) 3:4
C) 4:3 D) 4:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3:4

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Dynamite was invented by?

A) Jean-Antoine Nollet B) Alfred Nobel
C) Joseph Nicephore Niepce D) Ted Nelson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Alfred Nobel

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Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is: ________________

A) Flute player B) Odissi dancers
C) Hindustani vocalist D) Sitar Maestro
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hindustani vocalist

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Which among the following is false about displacement?

A) It can be positive, negative or zero B) Displacement is never greater than Distance
C) Its SI unit is meter D) It is always positive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It is always positive

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Which movie has not won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film?

A) Court B) Taare Zameen Par
C) Baahubali: The Beginning D) Ship of Theseus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Taare Zameen Par

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