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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.

The promise of nuclear power has so __________ outweighed all of these concerns, and India has reason to be proud of its technology and determination to look for non-fossil _______________ in its energy planning. However, _________ rapid progress in technology in other ______________ energy sources such as wind and solar power, the collapse of oil prices and the expansion in gas projects as a viable and clean alternative, that promise ______________.

look for non-fossil _______________ in its energy planning.

A) compulsions B) obligations
C) alternatives D) constraints
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) alternatives

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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.

Give somebody a ring

A) Propose marriage B) Inform about the death of a loved one
C) Call someone on the telephone D) Trap somebody in a difficult relationship
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Call someone on the telephone

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Proposition made as a basis for reasoning without the assumption of its truth

A) Hypertext B) Hypocrisy
C) Hyperbole D) Hypothesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Hypothesis

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

My uncle goes to office on bicycle or by foot.

A) by bicycle or by foot B) by bicycle or on foot
C) on bicycle or on foot D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) by bicycle or on foot

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

 

Candid

 

A) Artful B) Free
C) Objective D) Plain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Artful

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

 

Hummock

 

A) Ridge B) Hill
C) Upland D) Ditch
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ditch

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

Lasting for a very short time

 

A) Ephemeral B) Immortal
C) Incessant D) Perennial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ephemeral

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

She said, “Let us wait for the seat”

 

A) She proposed that they should wait for the seat.   B) She proposed that they could wait for the seat.  
C) She proposed to wait for the seat.   D) She proposed let us wait for seat.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) She proposed that they should wait for the seat.  

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