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In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

There is little room for free and open inquiry, and fundamental values and cultural norms remain largely unquestioned.

I. There is a little room for free and open inquiry

II. There is the little room for free and open inquiry

III. There is lessening room for free and open inquiry

A) Only I B) Only II
C) Only III D) Both I and III
 
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Explanation:
'Little' carries a negative connotation and means hardly any or negligible. 'A little' carries a positive connotation and means 'some'. Since second part of the sentence mentions that 'fundamental values and cultural norms remain largely unquest ioned', it can be concluded that something negative is being talked about. Thus, there would be no option for free and open inquiry.
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Monotonous

A) Dull B) Timid
C) Unfriendly D) Lusty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dull

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

More than thirty years have now passed ______ I had my first flight.

A) since B) after
C) while D) when
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) since

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The first Europeans to come to India were

A) British B) Dutch
C) French D) Portugese
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Portugese

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Who invented Rocket?

A) Rich K Goyle B) E M Forster
C) Robert Goddard D) James Anderson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Robert Goddard

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Which of the following was the winner of the Grammy Awards 2016 "Rap Album of the Year"?

A) Compton B) 2014 Forest Hills Drive
C) To Pimp a Butterfly D) The Pinkprint
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To Pimp a Butterfly

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In which of the following years was the 'Caste Disabilities Act' passed?

A) 1850 B) 1860
C) 1863 D) 1876
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1850

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ABC is similar to PQR. If ratio of perimeters of ABC and PQR is 1:2 and if PQ = 10 cm then what is the length of AB (in cm)?

A) 5 B) 20
C) 25 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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