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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
It was three o'clock in the afternoon
X-find our bearers
Y-before we woke, to
Z-preparing to return

A) YXZ B) XZY
C) XYZ D) ZYX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) YXZ

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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.
When Jaspal got angry, he started to ____________ his feelings with his hands.

A) participate B) immolate
C) intoxicate D) gesticulate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) gesticulate

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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.

Curtail

A) Prolong B) Downsize
C) Lengthen D) Extend
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Downsize

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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.
Call it a day

A) To start a job wishing for success. B) To take a break or a holiday.
C) Assign different days to different tasks. D) To declare the end of a task.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To declare the end of a task.

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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.

Turn a blind eye

A) Not able to see the obvious truth B) Hide the ugly truth from someone
C) Pretend not to notice D) Stay away from bad habits
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pretend not to notice

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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.

 

Defile

 

A) Corrupt B) Hallow
C) Sanctify D) Honour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Corrupt

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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.

 

The clandestine copying and distribution of literature banned by the state.

 

A) Wanton B) Brazen
C) Flagrant D) Samizdat  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Samizdat  

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Which of the following scheme has been launched by the Union Government to supply electricity to poor households?

A) INSPIRE Programme B) Saubhagya
C) Swabhiman D) Swavalamban
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Saubhagya

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The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Saubhagya’ (Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana) scheme to provide subsidy on equipment like transformers, meters, and wires and is expected to cover allrural families after expected electrification of all villages by the end of 2018.Note:The total outlay for the Saubhagya scheme will be Rs 16,320 crore.

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