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Select the alternative that shows a similar relationship as the given pair -

 

Impulsive : Impromptu

 

A) Moderate : Increase B) Flawless : Impeccable
C) Perpetual : Transitory D) Resistant : Receptive

Answer:   B) Flawless : Impeccable



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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.


In Greek mythology, it is said that Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, ___________ a promise from his ____________, assuring him of the immutability of his laws till he returned from an _______________ journey. To make his laws immutable, Lycurgus _____________. Seven justices of the Indian Supreme Court on a historic day in 1973 christened themselves as modern­day Lycurguses, seeking to create, in India's constitutional context, an island of immutability, ___________ titled the "basic structure".

an island of immutability, ___________ titled the "basic structure".

A) timely B) aptly
C) opportunely D) pertinently
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) aptly

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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.


In Greek mythology, it is said that Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, ___________ a promise from his ____________, assuring him of the immutability of his laws till he returned from an _______________ journey. To make his laws immutable, Lycurgus _____________. Seven justices of the Indian Supreme Court on a historic day in 1973 christened themselves as modern­day Lycurguses, seeking to create, in India's constitutional context, an island of immutability, ___________ titled the "basic structure".

To make his laws immutable, Lycurgus _____________.

A) did not return B) never did return
C) never returns D) never returned
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) never returned

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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.


In Greek mythology, it is said that Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, ___________ a promise from his ____________, assuring him of the immutability of his laws till he returned from an _______________ journey. To make his laws immutable, Lycurgus _____________. Seven justices of the Indian Supreme Court on a historic day in 1973 christened themselves as modern­day Lycurguses, seeking to create, in India's constitutional context, an island of immutability, ___________ titled the "basic structure".

he returned from an _______________ journey.

A) impending B) brewing
C) approaching D) looming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) impending

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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.


In Greek mythology, it is said that Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, ___________ a promise from his ____________, assuring him of the immutability of his laws till he returned from an _______________ journey. To make his laws immutable, Lycurgus _____________. Seven justices of the Indian Supreme Court on a historic day in 1973 christened themselves as modern­day Lycurguses, seeking to create, in India's constitutional context, an island of immutability, ___________ titled the "basic structure".

a promise from his ____________

A) nation B) society
C) subjects D) community
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) subjects

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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.


In Greek mythology, it is said that Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, ___________ a promise from his ____________, assuring him of the immutability of his laws till he returned from an _______________ journey. To make his laws immutable, Lycurgus _____________. Seven justices of the Indian Supreme Court on a historic day in 1973 christened themselves as modern­day Lycurguses, seeking to create, in India's constitutional context, an island of immutability, ___________ titled the "basic structure".

it is said that Lycurgus, the ruler of Sparta, ___________

A) elicited B) derived
C) evinced D) attested
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) elicited

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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.

saved by the bell

A) when time is in your favour B) saved at the last moment
C) the bell rings at the most opportune time D) prayers are answered when the church bell rings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) saved at the last moment

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Select the antonym of

genteel

A) uncivilized B) stuffy
C) urbane D) prim
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) uncivilized

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Select the synonym of

purge

A) evacuate B) pressurize
C) thrust D) float
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) evacuate

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