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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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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

A) Of the many problems that confront the leaders of the world	B) none are of grave consequence than the problem of saving
C) the normal human race from extinction.	D) No error

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) none are of grave consequence than the problem of saving

Explanation:

Error is in second part. Replace ‘grave’ with ‘graver’. Since problems are being compared in the given sentence we will use the comparative form of ‘grave’ that is ‘graver’.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A speech or a presentation made without previous preparation.

A) Euphemism	B) Obituary
C) Extempore	D) Soliloquy

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Extempore

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Which of the following is NOT a property of acids?

A) Acids form salts with bases	B) Acids have bitter taste
C) Acids have sour taste	D) Acids turn blue litmus red

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Acids have bitter taste

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An alloy is an example of

A) Colloidal solution	B) Emulsion
C) Solid solution	D) Heterogenous mixture

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Solid solution

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If a person's income increases from Rs. 10 lakhs per year to Rs. 11 lakhs per year and tax increases from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 92,500 the marginal tax rate is

A) 12.50%	B) 8%
C) 10%	D) 15%

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12.50%

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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. Ifa sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

My elder son deals with (1)/ spare parts and manages (2)/ his bread and butter. (3)/ No Error (4)

A) 1	B) 2
C) 3	D) 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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_____ are a group of chemicals that influence cell division and shoot formation.

A) Cytokinins	B) Gibberellins
C) Domins	D) Auxins

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