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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.

Tremulous

A) Stringent, Garrulous B) Quivery, Steady
C) Conjunctive, Desist D) Abstain, Defer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Quivery, Steady

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Tremulous: shaking or quivering slightly 

 

Stringent: (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

 

Garrulous: excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Quivery: shaking or trembling slightly
Steady: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
Conjunctive: relating to or forming a connection or combination of things
Desist: stop doing something; cease or abstain

 

Abstain: restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
Defer: put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone
Terse: sparing in the use of words; abrupt
Abrupt: sudden and unexpected
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘quivery, steady’ forms a synonym-antonym pair of ‘tremulous’.

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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.

Priya sat ______ a sofa at the Opera.

 

A) in B) under
C) into D) on
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) on

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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.

 

To kick the bucket

 

A) to get angry B) to die
C) to fall ill D) to get hurt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to die

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Propagation of sound can be visualised as propagation of _____________ variations in the medium.

A) energy B) power
C) force D) pressure
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) pressure

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'Norwesters' are thunder storms which are prominent in _____.

A) India and Bhutan B) Bhutan and Nepal
C) India and Bangladesh D) Bangladesh and Myanmar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) India and Bangladesh

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Shahjahan built the Taj Mahal for?

A) Marjani B) Mehbooba
C) Mehjabeen D) Mumtaz
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mumtaz

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Which colour is formed when Blue and Green are mixed?

A) Cyan B) Brown
C) Black D) Violet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cyan

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Which of the following causes rainfall during winters in the north-western part of India?

A) Western disturbances B) Cyclonic depression
C) Southwest monsoon D) Retreating monsoon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Western disturbances

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