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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.

 

Add insult to injury

 

A) To further a loss with mockery to worsen an unfavourable situation. B) A disgrace becomes worse when friends and family disown you.
C) The world usually slanders a fallen person rather than help him. D) A suffering is compounded if you are hurt at the same place again.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To further a loss with mockery to worsen an unfavourable situation.

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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.

 

Achilles' heel

 

A) A weakness which turns out to be a strength B) A weakness or vulnerable point
C) A strength which eventually becomes your weakness D) The point where you have converted your weakness into your strength
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A weakness or vulnerable point

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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.

 

My brother said to me, "I was upset, but now I am fine."

 

A) My brother told me that he was upset, but now he was fine. B) My brother told me that he had been upset, but then he will be fine.
C) My brother told me that he had been upset, but then he was fine. D) My brother told me that he has been upset, but then he is fine.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) My brother told me that he had been upset, but then he was fine.

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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.

 

My son said to me, "I will not disappoint you."

 

A) My son tells me that he will not disappoint me. B) My son tells me that he will not be disappointing me.
C) My son told me that he would not disappoint me. D) My son had told me that he would not be disappointing me.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) My son told me that he would not disappoint me.

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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'.

 

He is merely the personification of ‘the good, the bad, and the ugly’ of (1)/ news channels or perhaps the manifestation in (2)/ television news at its best. (3)/ No error (4)

 

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

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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".

 

He (has to develop) self-confidence, so leave him alone.

 

A) have to develop   B) are to develop  
C) has to developed   D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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The annual award of 'Gandhi Peace Prize' is given to

A) Individuals only B) Institutions only
C) Individuals and institutions D) Group of institutions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Individuals and institutions

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Who was the first Indian Governor of Reserve Bank of India?

A) Sir Benegal Rama Rau B) H V R Iengar
C) Sir C D Deshmukh D) K G Ambegaonkar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sir C D Deshmukh

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Chintaman Dwarkanath Deshmukh, a member of the Indian Civil Service, was the first Indian Governor of the Bank.

 

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