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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.

 

Starting late-2014, scientists of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) working _______ satellite data tracking the rift found that the defect in the Larsen C was growing _________. By 2016 the crack became 70 miles long and 300 feet ________. By January 2017 it measured 109 miles in length and 1,500metres in breadth. On July 12, it broke. The broken shelf, now __________ official iceberg, was massive, indeed the ____________-ever such iceberg, weighing 1.1trillion tons and measuring 2,200 square miles.

 

shelf, now __________ official iceberg

 

A) a   B) an  
C) the D) once
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) an  

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

 

Reap the whirlwind

 

A) Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same B) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
C) An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably D) Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions

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The question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Statement:

Should women be allowed into combat arms if they meet all standards?
Arguments:
I. Yes, women have already proven competence in combat – they have already been exposed to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, so it makes no sense to officially continue excluding them.
II. No, the average female is physically weaker than the average male.

A) Only argument I is strong B) Only argument II is strong
C) Either I or II is strong D) Neither I nor II is strong and
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only argument I is strong

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Argument I is strong as it gives a proper reason as to why women should be included in combat arms – because they have already worked in this area in Iraq and other places and so it makes sense to include them officially. Argument II is weak because it talks about a general scenario in comparing an average female with an average male.
However, what if a woman with exceptional athletic ability and toughness can meet and even exceed the standards currently set for male troops, on what basis should she be denied entry into combat arms? Therefore, option 1 is the correct answer.

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Which Indian player won the Yonex US Open Badminton Tournament in 2017?

A) Srikanth Kidambi B) HS Prannoy
C) Sameer Varma D) Ajay Jayaram
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) HS Prannoy

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The people of the Indus Valley Civilisation worshipped ___

A) Hanuman B) Kali
C) Ayyappa D) Pashupati
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pashupati

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In the following question, a sentence/ a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

To emend a piece of writing means to remove mistakes from it.

A) amend B) edit
C) rephrase D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No error'.
She ascended (1)/ to the throne (2)/ at the early age of seven. (3)/ No Error (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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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.

When the kerosene burned, the fuel in the tank below would be __________ pressure, and __________a small circular flame would appear in the burner.The valve had to be opened to let more kerosene vapour to the burner and pumping resumed. With the increase in pressure, the burner flame would spread _________ a loud noise. To lower the flame,the valve had to be _________ opened to reduce the pressure and then tightened until the desired flame size was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame to be bigger, you had to hit the piston again. Pump stoves are still in vogue.

had to be _________ opened to reduce

A) partly B) some
C) none D) everything
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) partly

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