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In the following questions a part of a sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the alternative from the four given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase, choose option 5 i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

I wouldn't be caught dead wearing an outfit like that – it's like something my grandmother would also not wear!

A) Though the outfit is classy, the speaker does not prefer wearing it. B) The speaker finds wearing the dress very shameful as people would disapprove of it.
C) The speaker dislikes wearing the particular outfit. D) Wearing the particular outfit wouldn’t be a great deal as it will not kill her.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The speaker dislikes wearing the particular outfit.

Explanation:

If you say that you wouldn't be seen dead or be caught dead in particular clothes, places, or situations, you are expressing strong dislike or disapproval of them.

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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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Jantar Mantar is in

A) Rajasthan B) Assam
C) Bihar D) Gujarat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rajasthan

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Which of the following river originates in Nepal and flows into the Ganges?

A) Kosi B) Jhelum
C) Chenab D) Ravi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kosi

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Raipur is the capital of which Indian State?

A) Jharkhand B) Goa
C) Himachal Pradesh D) Chattisgarh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chattisgarh

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Congregation

A) Discussion B) Attention
C) Contraction D) Assembly
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Assembly

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Which is known as carbolic acid?

A) Phenol B) Ethanol
C) Acetic acid D) Oxalic acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Phenol

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A recurring theme in economics is that people:

A) Can increase resources by limiting their economic wants B) Have unlimited resources, but limited economic wants
C) Have unlimited economic wants, but limited resources D) Have limited economic wants and limited resources
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Have unlimited economic wants, but limited resources

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