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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 best things in an artist's work are so much a matter of intuition, that there is much to be said for the point ________ view that would altogether discourage____________ inquiry into artistic phenomena on the part of the artist. Intuitions are shy things and apt to disappear if looked into too closely. And there is undoubtedly a danger that ______ much knowledge and training may supplant the natural ____________ feeling of a student, leaving only a cold knowledge of the means of expression ________ its place.

 

the natural ____________ feeling of a student,

 

A) intuition   B) intuitive  
C) intuitively   D) intuitionally
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) intuitive  

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.


Jubilant

 

 

A) Happy   B) Aggressive
C) Ancient   D) Defeat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Happy  

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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.


Heave a sigh of relief

 

A) To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not happened or has ended. B)  Be exhausted after a gruelling physical task.
C) Get trapped in a tricky situation which you could have escaped easily. D)  Feel sad that the good times have ended.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To suddenly feel very happy because something unpleasant has not happened or has ended.

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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 written word is necessarily confined _________ the things of the understanding because only the understanding has written language; whereas art deals ___________ ideas of a different mental texture, which words can only vaguely ____________. However, there are a large number of people who, _____________ they cannot be said to have experienced in a full sense any works of art, have undoubtedly the impelling desire which a little direction may lead on to a fuller ____________. And it is to such that books on art are useful.

 

people who, _____________ they cannot be

 

A) although B) then
C) if D) when
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) although

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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.

 

Rags to riches

 

 

A) It takes a lot of hard work to earn wealth B) To con someone and become rich by taking away their wealth
C) Used to describe a person's rise from a state of extreme poverty to one of great wealth D) Earn wealth or reputation by unfair means
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Used to describe a person's rise from a state of extreme poverty to one of great wealth

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In October 2017, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) relaxed norms for information utilities. Listed Indian companies can now hold ______ of the paid-up equity share capital or total voting power rights in such firms.

 

A) 80% B) 90%
C) 100% D) 50%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 100%

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Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy?

A) Solar B) Wind
C) Ocean waves D) Coal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Coal

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As per a MoU signed in November 2017, India will provide financial assistance of $ 2.87 million for the public transport system to which Asian country?

 

A) Sri Lanka B) Afghanistan
C) Myanmar D) Bangladesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Afghanistan

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