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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 Principal said to us, "Today you will get your diplomas."

A) The Principal told us that on that day we would be getting our diplomas. B) The Principal told us this on that day we would be getting our diplomas.
C) The Principal told us that on this day we would be getting our diplomas. D) The Principal told us this on that day we will be getting our diplomas.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Principal told us that on that day we would be getting our diplomas.

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When a number is divided by 56, the remainder will be 29. If the same number is divided by 8, then the remainder will be

A) 6 B) 7
C) 5 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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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.

 

Anti­apartheid activist Desmond Tutu is even more hard­headed when he says, "In almost ____________ language, the most difficult words are 'I am sorry’." Mr. Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing. _____________ him forgiveness is a wager, an ethical wager on the future of ______________ relationship. This is why the few events of apology which stand up to _____________ scrutiny deserve to be treasured.

 

Mr. Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing.

 

A) artificial B) phony
C) spurious D) bogus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) spurious

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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 fool's paradise

 

A) An average person appears smart in company of fools. B) A state of happiness based on a person's not knowing about potential trouble.
C) A paradise is ruined when fools enter it. D) Pretending that everything is going fine when actually all is being lost.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A state of happiness based on a person's not knowing about potential trouble.

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What is organic matter in soil is also called

A) residue B) humus
C) occlusion D) compact
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) humus

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In soil, organic matter consists of plant and animal material that is in the process of decomposing. When it has fully decomposed it is called humus. Soil organic matter serves as a reservoir of nutrients for crops, provides soil aggregation, increases nutrient exchange, retains moisture, reduces compaction,... 

This humus is important for soil structure because it holds individual mineral particles together in clusters.

 

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In which year did Ole Romer measure the speed of light for the first time in the history?

A) 1776 B) 1676
C) 1876 D) 1867
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1676

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Government intervention in a modern economy is useful because

A) the needs and wants of modern society are always met by the market place B) the market place has many incentives to create public work such as parks and library’s
C) governments are more able to meet some needs and wants of modern society in a way that ensures that all members of society can participate D) the market place powers all its own laws
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) governments are more able to meet some needs and wants of modern society in a way that ensures that all members of society can participate

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After how much time the laws made by Parliament on the state subjects during a National Emergency become inoperative and cease to operate?

 

A) Three months B) Six months
C) Nine months D) Twelve months
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Six months

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