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A cyclone is known by different names in different parts of the world. It is called a ‘________________’ in Japan and Philippines .

A) funnel B) whirlpool
C) twister D) typhoon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) typhoon

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) rootless B) xpanded
C) fulstop D) griling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) rootless

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0 1938
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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

The act of setting free from bondage of any kind

A) Emancipation B) Eradication
C) Indemnity D) Emigration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Emancipation

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

A remedy for all diseases

A) Antiseptic B) Antibiotic
C) Narcotics D) Panacea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Panacea

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Recalcitrant

A) Peculiar, Convivial B) Amenable, Docile
C) Taciturn, Withering D) Voluble, Turgid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Amenable, Docile

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Recalcitrant: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline
Peculiar: different to what is normal or
expected; strange Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
Amenable: open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Docile: ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Withering: intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful
Voluble: (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
Turgid: swollen and distended or congested
Pendulous: hanging down loosely
Jocular: fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘amenable, docile’ forms an antonym- antonym pair of ‘recalcitrant’.

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Dynamic equilibrium receptors are found in the

A) Vestibule B) Maculae
C) Semicircular Canals D) Cupula
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Semicircular Canals

Explanation:

Dynamic equilibrium receptors are found in the Semicircular Canals. It monitors angular or rotational movements of the head when the body ismoving, such as a figure skater’s spinning, but maintaining balance.

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4 1937
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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.
He said, "I saw a snake here."

A) He said that he had seen a snake there. B) He said that he saw a snake here.
C) He said that he saw a snake there. D) He said that he had seen a snake.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) He said that he had seen a snake there.

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Money spent on government programs is referred to as

A) Revenue B) Obligation
C) Expenditure D) Bonding
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Expenditure

Explanation:

Money spent by the government on government programs such as road work, electricity work, manhole, etc... that are aiming to contribute to the nation's social welfare in long and short term are referred to as Goverment Expenditures.

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3 1937