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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.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas or a gas which can deplete the ozone layer?

A) N2O B) AsH3
C) N2 D) C5H12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) N2O

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Which of the following is an example of thermosetting plastic?

A) Bakelite B) PVC
C) Polyethylene D) No option is correct.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bakelite

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Nodes of Ranvier are microscopic gaps found within:

A) osteoblasts B) gland cells
C) chondroblasts D) myelinated axons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) myelinated axons

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A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

The chef did not cook a dish.

 

A) A dish was not cooked by the chef.   B) A dish wasn’t cook by the chef.  
C) A dish isn’t cooked by the chef.   D) A dish didn’t prepare by the chef.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A dish was not cooked by the chef.  

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Who gave the 'General Equilibrium Theory'?

A) J. M. Keynes B) Leon Walras
C) David Ricardo D) Adam Smith
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Leon Walras

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With which of its neighbouring country India has Kalapani territorial dispute?

A) Nepal B) Bangladesh
C) Pakistan D) Sri Lanka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nepal

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Which of the following is not a concurrent power?

A) the power to levy taxes B) the power to borrow money
C) the power to sign treaties D) the power to maintain a court system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the power to sign treaties

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