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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.

Tremulous

A) Stringent, Garrulous B) Quivery, Steady
C) Conjunctive, Desist D) Abstain, Defer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Quivery, Steady

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Tremulous: shaking or quivering slightly 

 

Stringent: (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

 

Garrulous: excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Quivery: shaking or trembling slightly
Steady: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
Conjunctive: relating to or forming a connection or combination of things
Desist: stop doing something; cease or abstain

 

Abstain: restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
Defer: put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone
Terse: sparing in the use of words; abrupt
Abrupt: sudden and unexpected
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘quivery, steady’ forms a synonym-antonym pair of ‘tremulous’.

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Which among the following is not a direct tax?

A) Income tax B) Wealth tax
C) Corporate tax D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

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Which of the following do economists consider to be capital?

A) a construction crane B) a savings account
C) a share of IBM stock D) a pair of stockings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a construction crane

Explanation:

In economics, there are four factors of production. They are :

1. Land

2. Labour

3. Capital

4. Organization

 

Here in the given options, a construction crane acts like capital.

 

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Q:

Lipids that are solid at room temperature are known as

A) Oils B) Steroids
C) Fats D) Triglyceroids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fats

Explanation:

Lipids are molecules that contain hydrocarbons and make up the building blocks of the structure and function of living cells.

 

Examples of lipids include fats, oils, waxes,...

 

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Polio is caused by

A) Bacteria B) Virus
C) Fungus D) Protozoa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Virus

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Acetic Acid is another name for which of the following?

A) Vinegar B) Baking Soda
C) Copper Sulphate D) Magnesium Oxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vinegar

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Make room

A) Clean the room B) Make space
C) Attain the room D) Make a clean sweep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Make space

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Which of the following was India's first interplanetary mission?

A) Chandrayaan Mission B) Mangalyaan Mission
C) Aryabhatta Mission D) Philae Mission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mangalyaan Mission

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