Questions

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Spin one's wheels

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

A lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a large assembly.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Mould

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

X marks the spot

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.

We now have a peculiar combination _______________ the economic policy of India: a declared attempt at fiscal consolidation, combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues. This unfortunate ________________ has meant a squeeze _____________ Central government expenditures, and particularly those relating to social spending that directly ____________ most people in the country.

combined with a _________________ to do what it takes to raise tax revenues.

Who invented the Centigrade scale?

The Nobel Peace Prize 2016 has been awarded to ______ .

Who among the following has been recently awarded with ‘Indian of the year’ award?