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Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.

Despite the abuse and insults that were hurled at him, he really sticks on his guns and showed the protesters how to be calm.
i. he really stuck onto his guns and showed the protesters
ii. he really stuck to his guns and showed the protesters
iii. he really is sticking his guns onto the protesters

A) A. Only i B) B. Only ii
C) C. Only iii D) D. ii and iii
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B. Only ii

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Ans. B.
‘to stick to one’s guns’ means refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism. It is a phrasal verb hence we can’t make any changes in the prepositions used. The sentence is in past tense, hence stick should be replaced by stuck.

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Which among the following is not an instrument of fiscal policy?

A) Taxation B) Public expenditure
C) Public debt D) Credit Rationing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Credit Rationing

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Sectoral distribution of GDP index measures_________

A) Agriculture development of a country B) Economic development of a country
C) Social development of a country D) Socio­Economic development of a country
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Economic development of a country

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Pentane has _____ structural isomers.

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

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The series of processes by which nitrogen and its compounds are inter-converted in the environment and in living organisms is called _____ .

A) Absorption of Nitrogen B) Ammonification
C) Nitrogen Fixation D) Nitrogen Cycle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nitrogen Cycle

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Which one of the following is a cation?

A) Carbonate B) Nitrate
C) Ammonium D) Hydroxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ammonium

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Insects that transmit diseases are known as

A) Pathogens B) Vectors
C) Drones D) Scalars
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vectors

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Nepal does not share its border with which Indian state?

A) Uttarakhand B) Haryana
C) West Bengal D) Sikkim
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Haryana

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