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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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In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. The first segment is fixed, rearrange the other segments to form a coherent statement.

As the files were being arranged/ been lost for several decades now (P)/ which were believed to have (Q)/ into a stack, the butler cam (R)/ across information about several of the family heirlooms (S)

A) RSQP B) PQRS
C) SRQP D) QSRP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) RSQP

Explanation:

The most logical segment that can follow the first segment is R, 'being arranged into a stack'. This leaves us with only one option i.e. option 1. Hence, the correct answer is RSQP.

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The average variable cost curve is ____ shaped.

A) U B) V
C) X D) W
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) U

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Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions imporves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet.

I didn’t go to office because I was ill.

A) felt B) had become
C) had felt D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

Explanation:

No improvement required. Illness is a condition and not a feeling.

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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. Integrating diversity

P: governance which is firmly grounded

Q: in international human rights law

R: goes hand in hand with

A) QPR B) RPQ
C) PRQ D) QRP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) RPQ

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Which of the following represents the pair of sex chromosomes in women?

A) XY B) XX
C) YY D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) XX

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The Hornbili festival is celebrated in

A) Arunachal Pradesh B) Nagaland
C) Odisha D) West Bengal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nagaland

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Which of the following is not correct with reference to Bio-sand Water Filter?

A) It deactivates or kills pathogens B) Sedimentation removes larger particles
C) Filtration removes smaller particles D) High quality water is always assured
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) High quality water is always assured

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