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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.

Despite the abuse and insults that were hurled at him, he really sticks on his guns and showed the protesters how to be calm.
i. he really stuck onto his guns and showed the protesters
ii. he really stuck to his guns and showed the protesters
iii. he really is sticking his guns onto the protesters

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

Explanation:

Ans. B.
‘to stick to one’s guns’ means refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism. It is a phrasal verb hence we can’t make any changes in the prepositions used. The sentence is in past tense, hence stick should be replaced by stuck.

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__________ involves traversing the entire file system, marking everything that can be accessed.

A) Index pointer B) Garbage collection
C) File system D) Stack pointer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Garbage collection

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In Microsoft Word, File, edit, view etc. are provided in _______________.

A) Standard tool bar B) Menu bar
C) Formatting tool bar D) Status bar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Menu bar

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A Sonar of a ship sends sounds waves of speed 1600 m/s. These waves are reflected back by the ocean floor in 4 seconds. Find the depth (in m) of the ocean floor.

 

A) 6400 B) 3200
C) 1600 D) 4800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3200

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Which Indian organisation is developing ‘Green propulsion’ technology, that was seen in the news recently?

 

A) ISRO B) BARC
C) DRDO D) OFB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ISRO

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Kutir Jyoti Scheme is associated with

A) Promoting cottage industry in villages B) Promoting employment among rural unemployed youth
C) Providing electricity to rural families living below poverty line D) All of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Providing electricity to rural families living below poverty line

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Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of

A) Decentralisation B) Centralisation
C) Recentralisation D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Decentralisation

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Panchayati Raj system is based on the principle of Decentralisation. Panchayati Raj is an important feature of Indian polity ensuring direct participation of common people (Article 243 G – 243 H) in decision making. this system was introduced by a constitutional amendment in 1992.

 

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Which of the following is the first micro finance companyto start operation as a commercial bank?

A) Oriental Bank of Commerce B) State Bank of India
C) Reserve Bank of India D) Punjab National Bank
 
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