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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

The candidate said, "I had passed the entrance test but could not present myself for the interview round held last month."

A) The candidate said that he had passed the entrance test but could not be presenting himself for the interview round held the month before. B) The candidate said that he has passed the entrance test but could not present himself for the interview round that was held the month before.
C) The candidate said that he had passed the entrance test but could not present himself for the interview round that was held the month before. D) The candidate said that he has passed the entrance test but could not be presenting himself for the interview round held the month before.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The candidate said that he had passed the entrance test but could not present himself for the interview round that was held the month before.

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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.

 

Of the three activities of thought, word and deed, perhaps thought is the most ______ and powerful force, for it is the ______ of the other two. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world. No matter in whose mind thought occurs; its laser-like energy seeks a target. That’s why we give so much importance to ______, seeking divine blessings before ______ on any project as we know that positive thinking is a strong force that can be ______ for the welfare and success of all.

 

that can be ______ for the welfare

A) released B) harnessed
C) indulgence D) liberated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) harnessed

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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

My grandfather said to the visitor, "Who are you? Where do you come from?"

A) My grandfather enquired the visitor who are you, where do you come from. B) My grandfather enquires the visitor who he was and where he came from.
C) My grandfather enquired of the visitor who he was and where he came from. D) My grandfather enquires the visitor who are you, where do you come from.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) My grandfather enquired of the visitor who he was and where he came from.

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Centigrade, is the unit of measurement of temperature named after whom?

A) Kelvin B) Jean-Pierre Christin
C) Marten Stromer D) Anders Celcius
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Anders Celcius

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The game of football is also referred to as ___.

A) Rugby B) Poker
C) Soccer D) Ping-Pong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Soccer

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On which date was the partition of India announced?

A) 15th August 1947 B) 3rd June 1947
C) 17th July 1947 D) 1st July 1947
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3rd June 1947

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A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

ajs , gpy , ? , sbk , yhq

A) dmv B) mve
C) oua D) qzi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) mve

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Rajesh walks 2 km to south, then turns north­east, and walks 3 km. Then he turns south and walks 2 kms. Then he turns west and walks 4 kms. Finally, he turns north­west and walks 5 kms. In which direction is he from his starting point?

A) North-­west B) North-east
C) South-east D) South-west
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) North-­west

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