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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.

The ______________ of gurudakshina is very ancient and it is ________________ to the Indian culture and tradition. If you are absolutely ______________ about India, then it's advisable that you first try to understand the meaning of a guru and the ________________ of his presence in the lives of those around him. This, in turn, will help you to understand what guru dakshina is. In ancient India, a teacher or a guru was a spiritually _____________ guide.


If you are absolutely ______________ about India

A) unknowing B) unknowledgeable
C) naive D) blind to
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) naive

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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The coach said to the child, "Don't make the water muddy."

A) The coach commanded the child don't make the water dirty. B) The coach commanded to the child not to make the water dirty.
C) The coach commanded the child not to make the water dirty. D) The coach commanded to the child don't make the water dirty.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The coach commanded the child not to make the water dirty.

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Who has been named as the first ever 'Kid of the Year' by TIME Magazine?

A) Udit Singhal B) Krishna Tirath
C) Sadat Rahman D) Gitanjali Rao
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gitanjali Rao

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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.

 

A diamond in the rough

 

A) Someone or something with potential or talent but lacking training or polish B) A person who dresses shabbily
C) A diamond will shine out even when it is not polished. D) A person of character will shine through even in tough times.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Someone or something with potential or talent but lacking training or polish

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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.

Technological improvements did not decrease human beings' _____________ to wage war.

 

A) routine B) propensity
C) nature D) pattern
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) propensity

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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.

 

No dice

 

A) A great gamble B) Used to refuse a request or indicate that there is no chance of success
C) Be confident of the outcome D) Make false assurances
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Used to refuse a request or indicate that there is no chance of success

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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.

 

There is a cat ______ the house.

 

A) at B) for
C) of D) in
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) in

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

 

the action of making amends for a wrong one has done

 

A) reparation B) extortion
C) reclamation D) retrieval
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) reparation

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