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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.

 

A brain and nervous system that are poorly developed or insufficiently nourished means low grade of ______________ in our mental processes, just as a poorly constructed or wrongly adjusted motor means loss of power in applying the electric current to its work. We will, __________, look upon the mind and the brain as counterparts of ___________ other, each performing activities which correspond to activities in the other, ________ inextricably bound together at least so far as this life is concerned, and each getting its _______________ by its union with the other. This view will lend interest to a brief study of the brain and nervous system.

 

each getting its _______________ by its union with

 

A) significant B) significance
C) significantly D) significances
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) significance

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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.

 

Tie the knot

 

A) Get into a fight B) Get angry
C) Get more complicated D) Get married
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Get married

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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.

 

A nation’s progress

 

A-requires many policies, many

B-on many fronts

C-plans, and actions

 

A) ABC B) CBA
C) ACB D) CAB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ACB

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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.

 

Nida was too clever to see through his tricks.

A) see his tricks. B) see into his tricks.
C) see over his tricks. D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

He exclaimed with regret that he was perished by the people he had made.

A) He said, "Alas! I perished by the people I made." B) He said, "Alas! I have perished by the people I have made."
C) He said, "Alas! I am perished by the people I have made." D) He said, "Alas! I am perished by the people I made"
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) He said, "Alas! I am perished by the people I have made."

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

The squadron leader ordered his men to _____ immediately.

A) fall in B) fall out
C) fall off D) fall on
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) fall in

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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'.
The Directors are(A)/now inquiring(B)/in the cause of the fire.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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Akbar (1556–1605 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?

A) Nanda B) Maurya
C) Mughal D) Haryanka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mughal

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