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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

Explanation:

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 the difference in valuebetween a countrys imports and exports?

A) Balance of Trade B) Balance of Payment
C) Balance of power D) Credit Balance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Balance of Trade

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

A) Dominate B) Distinct
C) Helpers D) Unsteady
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Distinct

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.
(A) He was not able to concentrate   
(B) because of the continual music  
(C) being played next door. 
(D) No Error 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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Q:

Who invented logarithms?

A) Eden Snowden B) Larry Page
C) Thomas Edison D) John Napier
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) John Napier

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Q:

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is: ________________

A) Flute player B) Odissi dancers
C) Hindustani vocalist D) Sitar Maestro
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hindustani vocalist

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India's first official census operation was undertaken in which year?

A) 1841 B) 1881
C) 1921 D) 1961
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1881

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Which of the following is not an agency ofUN?

A) World Bank B) International Atomic Energy Agency
C) Universal Postal Union D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) International Atomic Energy Agency

Explanation:

International Atomic Energy Agency. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

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