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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

Answer & Explanation Answer:

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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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One skilled in telling stories

A) Ventral	B) Fanatic
C) Raconteur	D) Tyro

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Raconteur

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Ilmenite is an ore/mineral of _________.

A) Titanium	B) Copper
C) Lead	D) Manganese

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Titanium

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According to the Classical Theory of Employment, deviations from the state of full employment are

A) Purely temporary in nature	B) permanent in nature
C) imaginary situations	D) normal situations

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Purely temporary in nature

Explanation:

The classical economists believed in the existence of full employment in the economy. To them, full employment was a normal situation and any deviation from this regarded as something abnormal. According to Pigou, the tendency of the economic system is to automatically provide full employment in the labour market when the demand and supply of labour are equal.

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"Smart Money" term is used for

A) Credit Card	B) Internet Banking
C) eBanking	D) Cash with Public

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Credit Card

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

I had took the papers to John's office.

A) will took the papers	B) taken the papers
C) took the papers	D) no improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) took the papers

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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 host asked, "Did you come by train?"

A) The host asked whether I have come by train.	B) The host asked whether I had come by train.
C) The host asked in case I have come on train.	D) The host asked in case I have come by train.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The host asked whether I had come by train.

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Under a cloud

A) Shocked	B) Sad
C) Sick	D) Confused

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