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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Nefarious

A) Sloppy, Flurry B) Unassertive, Ignoble
C) Modest, Subtle D) Gregarious, Magnanimous
 
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Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Nefarious: (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal
Sloppy: careless and unsystematic; excessively casual
Flurry: a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind

 

Unassertive: (of a person) not having or showing a confident and forceful personality

 

Ignoble: not honourable in character or purpose
Modest: unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
Subtle: (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe
Gregarious: (of a person) fond of company; sociable
Magnanimous: generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person
Iniquitous: grossly unfair and morally wrong
Atrocious: horrifyingly wicked
Therefore, it can be observed that option E i.e.

 

‘iniquitous, atrocious’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘nefarious’.

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Constituent Assembly of India was founded in the year ________.

A) 1940 B) 1946
C) 1947 D) 1950
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1946

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In 1917, which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi from Champaran?

A) Satyagraha B) Non co-operation movement
C) Quit India movement D) Swadeshi Movement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Satyagraha

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Which of the following man has been honoured with ‘Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak’ the second-highest Gallantry award for civilians?

A) Salim Gafur Shaikh B) Saurabh Sinha
C) Nihalchand Sodh D) Mahendra Giri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Salim Gafur Shaikh

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Who has the record of highest number of Gold Medals in the history of Olympics?

A) Usain Bolt B) Michael Phelps
C) Larisa Latynina D) Ian Thorpe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Michael Phelps

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Highest Civilian Honour received by Shri Shri Ravi Shankar is ___________.

A) Padma Shri B) Padma Bhushan
C) Padma Vibhushan D) Bharat Ratna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Padma Vibhushan

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Who became the first Indian woman to win the Korea open series in Badminton?

A) Saina Nehwal B) Jwala Gutta
C) Ashwini Ponnappa D) P. V Sindhu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) P. V Sindhu

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Which country will be hosting 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup?

A) Pakistan B) Malaysia
C) Australia D) India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) India

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