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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

P: Superstitions mean an irrational belief in or notion of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, or the like.
Q: This is a universal phenomenon cutting across caste, communal, and even national boundaries.
R: All over the globe, people have superstitions, although the superstitions may vary from country to country or from region to region.
S: Nor does education drives away superstitions completely.

A) PQRS	B) SQRP
C) QRPS	D) RPSQ

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) PQRS

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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 express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked, ‘What can I do for you?'

A) The emperor impressed with the singer and asked that what he could do for him.	B) The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked what he could do for him.
C) The emperor impressed with the singer asked what could be done for him.	D) The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked what could be done for him.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The emperor was impressed with the singer and asked what he could do for him.

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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.

Cut corners

A) Remove the sharp edges now if you don’t want to get hurt later	B) One has to sacrifice to achieve one's goals
C) Even a coward when cornered musters strength to fight back	D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money

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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.

Burn the midnight oil

A) To live a life of hardship	B) To waste away resources that could have helped in difficult times
C) Procrastinate and then work at the last minute to finish the task	D) Read or work late into the night

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Read or work late into the night

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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.

Come what may

A) Welcome all visitors with open arms	B) No matter what happens
C) Insure all your property from all kinds of losses	D) Willing to become whatever fate has in store for your future

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) No matter what happens

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Which one of the following statements relating to protection against arrest and detention of individuals under Article 22 is not correct?

A) No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed of the grounds for such arrest.	B) No person shall be denied the right to consult, and be defended by, a legal practitioner of his/her choice.
C) Every person who is arrested and detained in custody shall be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of one week of suc	D) The right to protection against is not available to a person in jail pursuant to a judicial order.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Every person who is arrested and detained in custody shall be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of one week of suc

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Every person who is arrested and detained in custody shall be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of twenty-four hours of such arrest excluding the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the court of the magistrate and no such person shall be detained in custody beyond the said period without the authority of a magistrate.

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Chinese spacecraft Chang’e 5 has returned to the Earth, carrying samples from which astronomical body?

A) Moon	B) Sun
C) Jupiter	D) Saturn

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