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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something	B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication	D) To be sure of something

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

Explanation:

The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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To which country does the celebrated author and leadership speaker Robin Sharma belong?

A) Canada	B) India
C) Britain	D) USA

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Canada

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On 24 January 2018, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a web based Rapid Reporting System for the ______.

A) Scheme for Adolescent Girls	B) Scheme for Widow women
C) Scheme for Acid attack victims	D) Scheme for divorced women

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Scheme for Adolescent Girls

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Which actor-turned-politician is currently a Lok Sabha Member from Ahmedabad (East) constituency?

A) Hema Malini	B) Dharmendra
C) Shatrughan Sinha	D) Paresh Rawal

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Paresh Rawal

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The name of our planet Earth originates from which language?

A) Greek	B) Roman
C) English	D) Sanskrit

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) English

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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.

A diamond in the rough

A) Someone or something with potential or talent but lacking training or polish	B) A person who dresses shabbily
C) A diamond will shine out even when it is not polished.	D) A person of character will shine through even in tough times.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Someone or something with potential or talent but lacking training or polish

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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.

barking up the wrong tree

A) One should ignore those who keep harassing them	B) To say something wrong to a person who has always been kind to you
C) Scolding a thick skinned person will cause no improvement	D) To be pursuing a misguided line of course of action

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To be pursuing a misguided line of course of action

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Because she had a ______________ demeanour, she was a desirable friend.

A) pleasant	B) severe
C) mean	D) nasty

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