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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 vilest of the thing that can be done by a person is to ill-treat dogs and other defenseless animals.
i. vile things that can be done by persons.
ii. vilest things that can be done by a person.
iii. vilest thing that can be done by a person.

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

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C. Only iii

Explanation:

Ans. C.
The answer is the ‘vilest thing that can be done by a person.' Vile/vilest means extremely unpleasant. Option A: A singular thing is being talked about (indicated by ‘is’) hence, things can’t be used. Option B: ‘is’ indicates singular activity, hence things can’t be used.
Option C: It makes the sentence grammatically and structurally correct.

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0 2014

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Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word ‘TRANSGRESSOR’

A) Passenger	B) Law-breaker
C) Protector	D) Comrade

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Law-breaker

Explanation:

Transgressor means a person who is breaking the law.

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Filed Under: English
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0 2014

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One who has suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige

A) Egotist	B) Imposter
C) Parvenu	D) Scullery

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Parvenu

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0 2013

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Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari represent which constituency?

A) Nagpur	B) Kolhapur
C) Pune	D) Satara

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nagpur

Explanation:

Minister of Road transport and Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River development and Ganga rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari represents Nagpur constituency from Maharashtra in Lok Sabha.

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Filed Under: Indian Geography

2 2013

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Even after sunset, the air near the Earth's surface continue to receive heat due to

A) Insolation	B) Terrestrial Radiation
C) Conduction	D) Convection

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Terrestrial Radiation

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Filed Under: Physics

1 2013

Q:

Which of the following includes all the others?

A) Cellulose	B) Glucose
C) Sucrose	D) Glycogen

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Glucose

Explanation:

Here cellulose, sucrose and glycogen are all the forms of glucose. Hence, glucose includes all the other three given options.

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2 2013

Q:

Which of the following is not a benefit of swimming?

A) full body exercise	B) burn less than 400 calories per hour
C) joints supported in water	D) good exercise for cross training

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) burn less than 400 calories per hour

Explanation:

Actually by swimming a person can easily burn more than 450 calories upto 920 calories per an hour. So, burn less than 400 calories per hour is not correct regarding swimming.

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0 2013

Q:

In Lok Sabha, who CANNOT vote in the first instance during voting?

A) Speaker	B) Cabinet Ministers
C) Member of Lok Sabha	D) None of these

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