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Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the given sentence is correct as it is, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

Delegation is the transfer of/ authority through superior to subordinate/ at different levels/ in an organized sector.

A) Delegation is the transfer of B) Authority through superior to subordinate
C) At different levels D. In an organized sector D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Authority through superior to subordinate

Explanation:

The error lies in the second part of the sentence. The correct usage for transfer is 'from........to........' and not 'through.....to......'. Hence, 'through' must be replaced with 'from'.

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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 government cannot realize good price from certain assets but their disposal will helped in stop the drain.
i. Help in stoppage in the drain
ii. Help stop the drain
iii. Be helping in draining

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. i and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. Only ii

Explanation:

Ans. B.
The correct form of verb to be used after 'will' is 'help.' Verbs are not needed in infinitive or participle form here since the effect of the disposal of assets will be seen in the future. So option B is the correct answer.

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The number of pupils of a class is 55. The ratio of the number of male pupils to the number of female pupils is 5: 6. The number of female pupils is

A) 11 B) 25
C) 30 D) 35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30

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Which one of the following about sugar industry of Peninsular India is not correct?

A) High yield per hectare of sugarcane B) Higher sucrose content
C) Long crushing season D) Most of the mills in the Peninsula are located mainly along the east coast
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Most of the mills in the Peninsula are located mainly along the east coast

Explanation:

All  are  true  except  D,  as  most  of the  Sugar  industries  are  located along   the   west   coast   ,not   east coast.

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What, in modern history, is the Bay of pigs?

Answer

It refers to the failed attack on Castro's Cuba launched by a group of exiles in April 1961

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In a Village panchayat society 574 names are enlisted as 'below poverty level'. If 14% of the villagers are below poverty level, the total number of villagers is?

A) 4100 B) 4200
C) 4000 D) 3800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4100

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The 5th and 9th term of an arithmetic progression are 7 and 13 respectively. What is the 15th term?

A) 22 B) 21
C) 55 D) 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 22

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Effective sales management begins with

A) designing a compensation plan B) determining sales goals
C) determining the most efficient structure for the sales force D) specifying the sales force size
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) determining sales goals

Explanation:

Effective sales management begins with determining sales goals. Effective sales management stems from a success-oriented sales force that accomplishes its mission economically and efficiently.

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