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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.

To bite off more than one can chew

A) To take on a commitment that one cannot fulfill	B) A task which has unexpectedly become very difficult
C) A greedy person will always suffer	D) To grab a share more than what is rightfully theirs

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To take on a commitment that one cannot fulfill

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

We have rich cultural _____ . Its roots go into _____. Ours has never been a closed ______. It has _______ just like a tree, ______ to external ______ but holding its roots _______. But one wonders today whether it will be able to hold its _____. The ______ of our cultural heritage has come under the _____ of western culture.

whether it will be able to hold its _____.

A) teachings	B) doctrines
C) morals	D) values

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) values

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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.

whole nine yards

A) love someone blindly	B) euphemism for an Indian dress called sari
C) a small area but sufficient	D) everything possible

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) everything possible

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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.

Spin one's wheels

A) Keep bragging about oneself	B) Try your luck
C) Expel much effort for little or no gain	D) Start a long journey

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Expel much effort for little or no gain

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In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. The first segment is fixed, rearrange the other segments to form a coherent statement.

The dissolution of the assembly/ in the state which was (P)/ was followed by a prolonged (Q)/ already marred with political instability (R)/ tug of war for seizing the power (S)

A) RSPQ	B) QSRP
C) PSRQ	D) PRQS

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) PRQS

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Clearly, R and S can't follow the first segment. This eliminates option 1.

Option 2: It is incorrect since P ends with was, which can't be used to end the statement.

Option 3: It is incorrect since the statement can't end in 'by a prolonged'.

Option 4: It makes a coherent statement; hence put it on hold.

Option 5: It is incorrect because P ends in 'was' and Q begins with 'was'.

Two 'was' can't be used together. Hence, the correct sequence is PRQS.

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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 co-production agreement has already resulted in several film ventures being signed, and this would hopefully open up the market for more Indian films and television programs.
i. and this hopefully open up the market
ii. and this hopefully opened up the market
iii. and this is hopefully opening up the market

A) A. Only i	B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii	D) D. i and ii

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Ans. E.
i. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of open”.
ii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “opened” hopefully represents future while opened represents past. This makes the sentence structurally incorrect.
C is correct because of the correct use of “would open” and delivers correct meaning to the sentence. 'would' is used to refer to the possibility in the future which is supported by the use of the word 'hopefully'.
iii. is incorrect because of the incorrect use of “is opening”.

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Epidermal cells of which part of plant often secrete a waxy water resistant layer on their outer surface

A) Aerial parts only	B) Roots only
C) Both aerial parts and roots	D) Neither aerial parts nor root

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Aerial parts only

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Which of the following elements has the lowest melting point?

A) Zinc	B) Titanium
C) Sulphur	D) Fluorine

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