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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.

Despite the abuse and insults that were hurled at him, he really sticks on his guns and showed the protesters how to be calm.
i. he really stuck onto his guns and showed the protesters
ii. he really stuck to his guns and showed the protesters
iii. he really is sticking his guns onto the protesters

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. Only ii

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Ans. B.
‘to stick to one’s guns’ means refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism. It is a phrasal verb hence we can’t make any changes in the prepositions used. The sentence is in past tense, hence stick should be replaced by stuck.

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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.

Education is not just for giving you livelihood but giving you the art of ______ wholly and joyously.

A) living B) leaving
C) believing D) driving
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) living

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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.

At somebody's expense

A) Paid for by someone. B) To blame a crime on someone else.
C) The unlucky persons who lose a race. D) If one person benefits it is always at the loss of another.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Paid for by someone.

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Which among the following is not an instrument of fiscal policy?

A) Taxation B) Public expenditure
C) Public debt D) Credit Rationing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Credit Rationing

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If demand curve for radial car tyres is D = 230000 ­ 19P and supply curve is S = 180000 + 6P, find the equilibrium Quantity?

A) 19200 units B) 291000 units
C) 29100 units D) 192000 units
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 192000 units

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Nepal does not share its border with which Indian state?

A) Uttarakhand B) Haryana
C) West Bengal D) Sikkim
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Haryana

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Articulate

A) Dominate B) Distinct
C) Helpers D) Unsteady
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Distinct

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Warming Ammonium chloride with sodium hydrochloride in a test tube is an example of

A) Open system B) Closed system
C) Isobaric system D) Isothermal system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Open system

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