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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.

 

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

 

A) It is wise to have many baskets before you start collecting eggs.   B) The strength of the safe has to be in proportion to the value of goods it has to protect.  
C) Have a fool proof plan before venturing on a risky mission.   D) Don't risk everything on the success of one venture.  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Don't risk everything on the success of one venture.  

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

A balanced diet is one that provide (1)/ an adequate intake of energy and nutrients (2)/ for maintenance of the body and therefore good health. (3)/ No error (4)

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.


Consternation

 

A) Dismay B)  Happiness
C)  Composure D) Assurance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dismay

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

My father (were standing) in the balcony, his face clenched in a storm of emotions.

 

A) was standing B)  was stand
C)  was stood D)  no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) was standing

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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.

 

Business is for profits and the spirit of __________________ and driving high performance are encouraged in a ______________ environment. Also, in a democratic country like India, perceived _______________ in the distribution of earnings or wealth is crucial to hold the fabric of its society, be it the citizens __________ the country or employees of a corporation. The evolution of compensation practices in India over the ____________ five decades demonstrates the changes that have taken place.

 

encouraged in a ______________ environment.

 

A) capitalistic B) capitalism
C) capital D) capitalisation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) capitalistic

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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 ___________ conversation-starter cultivated by years of ostentatious ___________ society is a simple ‘how do you do?’ followed by a polite shaking of hands and an optional comment on the weather. But aside __________ the mental trauma this ritual causes to those unfortunate souls who suffer from clammy hands, it also doesn’t provide much incentive to go on. Fascinating as the weather can be from time _________ time, one can speak only so much about the ____________ of the sun and express sympathy towards the depressions the Bay of Bengal faces.

 

But aside __________ the mental trauma

 

A) form B) from
C) of D) for
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) from

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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.

 

Business is for profits and the spirit of __________________ and driving high performance are encouraged in a ______________ environment. Also, in a democratic country like India, perceived _______________ in the distribution of earnings or wealth is crucial to hold the fabric of its society, be it the citizens __________ the country or employees of a corporation. The evolution of compensation practices in India over the ____________ five decades demonstrates the changes that have taken place.

 

and the spirit of __________________ and driving high

 

A) entrepreneurs B) entrepreneurship
C) entrepreneur D) entrepreneurial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) entrepreneurship

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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.

 

Easier said than done

 

A) A task which is expected to be difficult turns out to be easy. B) Intentionally tell some one that a difficult task is easy
C) Be more easily talked about than put into practice D) Once a difficult task is done it feels easy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Be more easily talked about than put into practice

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