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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.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive D) Thrive, Tussle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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Photosynthesis takes place inside plant cells in _____.

A) Ribosomes B) Chloroplasts
C) Nucleus D) Mitochondria
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chloroplasts

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Loquacious

A) Talkative B) Foolishness
C) Graceful D) Entertainer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Talkative

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Each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and markyour response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.


S1 :The dawn of the information age opened up great opportunities for the beneficial use of data.
S6 :To some, in this era of Big Data analytics and automated, algorithm-based processing of zettabytes of information, the fear that their personal data may be unprotected may conjure up visions of a dystopian world in which individual liberties are compromised.
P :But it is the conflict between the massive scope for progress provided by digital era and the fear of loss of individual autonomy that is foregrounded in any debates about data protection laws.
Q : It also enhanced the perils of unregulated and arbitrary use of personal data.
R : It is against this backdrop that the White Paper made public to elicit views from the public on the shape and substance of a comprehensive data protection law assumes significances.
S :Unauthorised leaks, hacking and other cyber crimes have rendered databases vulnerable.


The correct sequence should be

A) S Q R P B) Q P R S
C) S R P Q D) Q S P R
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Q S P R

Explanation:
QSPR is the correct order in which sentences should be arranged.
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Q:

Which is known as carbolic acid?

A) Phenol B) Ethanol
C) Acetic acid D) Oxalic acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Phenol

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Which among the following is not correctly paired?

A) Shivaji­Afzal Khan B)  Nurjahan­Mahabat Khan
C)  Akbar­Rana Pratap D)  Babar­Bairam Khan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  Babar­Bairam Khan

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Aurangzeb (1658–1707 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?

A) Nanda B) Mughal
C) Maurya D) Haryanka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mughal

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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.

 

Perennial

 

A) Dangerous B) Lasting
C) Dry D) Perishable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lasting

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