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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.

Back to the drawing board

A) To solve a problem one has to go back to the root cause	B) An inventive person will find fresh ways to solve a problem
C) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised	D) An artist is always happy if he gets a chance to go back to painting

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised

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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.

Add insult to injury

A) To further a loss with mockery to worsen an unfavourable situation.	B) A disgrace becomes worse when friends and family disown you.
C) The world usually slanders a fallen person rather than help him.	D) A suffering is compounded if you are hurt at the same place again.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To further a loss with mockery to worsen an unfavourable situation.

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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.

Come what may

A) Welcome all visitors with open arms	B) No matter what happens
C) Insure all your property from all kinds of losses	D) Willing to become whatever fate has in store for your future

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) No matter what happens

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.

When we are able to stop, pause and think (1)/ more about our actions, words and thoughts, we begin (2)/ to see the cause and affect more clearly. (3)/ No error (4)

A) 1	B) 2
C) 3	D) 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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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 client said to the ticket-seller, "At what time do the counters close?"

A) The client asked the ticket-seller at what time the counters closed.	B) The client asked the ticket-seller at what time did the counters always close
C) The client said to the ticket-seller at what time the counters close.	D) The client inquired to the ticket-seller at what time the counters usually close.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The client asked the ticket-seller at what time the counters closed.

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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.

Salim told Ajay that he would return the book to him the next day.

A) "I will return this book to you the next day,"said Salim.	B) Salim said,"I will be returning the book to you tomorrow, Ajay."
C) "Ajay, I will return the book to you tomorrow,"said Salim.	D) "Ajay will return this book to you tomorrow,"said Salim.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) "Ajay, I will return the book to you tomorrow,"said Salim.

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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: E-waste is valuable as a source of secondary raw material.
Q: But it is also toxic if disposed of improperly.
R: When we talk about recycling household and work place things, we tend to ignore or are less aware of how to deal with the electrical and electronic waste (sometimes called e-waste).
S: Due to rapid technology change, obsolescent items have created a fast growing mass of electronic waste around the globe.

A) RQPS	B) QSPR
C) PQSR	D) RPQS

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RPQS

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Which Union Ministry is to set up a National Faceless Penalty Centre?

A) Ministry of MSME	B) Ministry of Finance
C) Ministry of Defence	D) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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