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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The policeman said, "I saw a knife here."

A) The policeman exclaimed that he had seen a knife here. B) The policeman said that he had seen a knife there.
C) The policeman said he had seen a knife here. D) The policeman told he had seen a knife there.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The policeman said that he had seen a knife there.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

They loaded their ships with spices and silks and (returns) with the summer monsoon.

A) returned B) return
C) returning D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) returned

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech . Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

The boss said, "Please give me the latest reports."

A) The boss said to please give the latest reports. B) The boss wanted to please the latest reports.
C)  The boss wanted the latest reports, please. D) The boss requested for the latest reports.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The boss requested for the latest reports.

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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.


The public sector banks are witnessing in india a period of transition and are at crossroads, where they without giving up social responsibility, should also remain healthy. They need to undertake risky experiments yet perform it innovatively in a way it does not fail. They should make forays into new areas which are rarely tread by them and lose no emerging opportunities. It should be understood that absence of any bad advance is no sign of efficient banking system. It only indicates immense conservatism. However this is no guarantee for profit. There should be a balance between liquidity and risk. Past sins should be forgotten. Novel and pragmatic techniques should be adopted without which banks would be in danger.

 

What according to the author, are the public sector banks witnessing.

A) A period of profit B) A period of change
C) A period of certainity D) A loss making period
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A period of change

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: The basic reform they need is to change their holding structure to give them autonomy, as well as accountability, not a promise of no government interference.
Q: PSBs need systemic reform to overhaul their current decision-making structure and culture.
R: If the government does not want to free the banks from majority state ownership, it could at least put them at arm’s remove, by creating a holding company that would hold the PSB equity, appoint PSB boards and supervise their functioning.
S: It is surprising that after appointing the Banks Board Bureau, it has been given little role in reforming the PSBs.

A) PRQS B) RQSP
C) RSPQ D) QPRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) QPRS

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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.

The scenario _________________ dramatically today. We have the ___________________ of powerful Internet monopolies that are much bigger ________________ the telcos. Not surprisingly, these companies now see the _______________ of monopoly. They would like to combine with telcos to create monopolies for their platforms, ensuring that they control the future of the Internet and freeze their competition ____________.


We have the ___________________ of powerful Internet

A) emerging B) emerge
C) emergence D) emergency
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) emergence

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Because she had a ______________ demeanour, she was a desirable friend.

A) pleasant B) severe
C) mean D) nasty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) pleasant

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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.


_____________ who argue in this way support their case by pointing to the lack of a general consensus of opinion which obtains in many parts of the field which the philosopher regards as his own; and also by ____________ out that, even within this field, there is a growing tendency ___________ the part of certain sciences to separate themselves from philosophy and _____________ independent. Thus the psychologist and the logician are sometimes very anxious to have it understood that they belong among the scientists and ___________ among the philosophers.


_____________ who argue in this way support.

A) This B) That
C) The D) Those
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Those

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