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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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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 hope you pardon my French that I used during the serious and intense discussion we were having yesterday.

A) Excuse my use of incorrect French	B) Excuse my inappropriate language
C) Excuse my untidiness	D) Excuse my behaviour

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Excuse my inappropriate language

Explanation:

The phrase “pardon my French” is usually used humorously to denote an excuse for using taboo words or inappropriate words. The above sentence speaks of a person asking another person to excuse him for using inappropriate language during their discussion. Out of the given option, option 2 is correct.

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What is the action of dry HCl gas on dry litmus paper?

A) Blue litmus paper turns white	B) Blue or red litmus paper does not change its colour
C) Blue litmus paper turns red	D) Red litmus paper turns blue

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Blue or red litmus paper does not change its colour

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Identify an example of a connective tissue in humans.

A) Fibres	B) Bone
C) Muscles	D) Cell

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bone

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If the simple interest on a sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 50, the compound interest on the same at the same rate and for the same time is:

A) Rs. 50.50	B) Rs. 51.25
C) Rs. 51.50	D) Rs. 50.05

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 51.25

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From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden.

A) 1	B) 2
C) 3	D) none

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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In the battle of Panipat, Babar faced the armies of

A) Jaichand	B) Hemu
C) Daulat khan	D) Ibrahim Lodi

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ibrahim Lodi

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Who took charge as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India in 2017?

A) Rajiv Mehrishi	B) Achal Kumar Jyothi
C) Ranjit Kumar	D) Vivek Goenka

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