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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.

Recalcitrant

A) Peculiar, Convivial B) Amenable, Docile
C) Taciturn, Withering D) Voluble, Turgid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Amenable, Docile

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Recalcitrant: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline
Peculiar: different to what is normal or
expected; strange Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable
Amenable: open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Docile: ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Withering: intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful
Voluble: (of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
Turgid: swollen and distended or congested
Pendulous: hanging down loosely
Jocular: fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. ‘amenable, docile’ forms an antonym- antonym pair of ‘recalcitrant’.

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

You might as well(A)/read a novel instead of(B)/staring at the ceiling.(C)/No error(D)

 

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

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

The insecticide is very powerful and can kill a wide ___________ of insects.

 

A) volume B) spectrum
C) rainbow D) plethora
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) spectrum

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

We, on the other hand, (is amused) by the number of channels it had to offer.

 

A) was amused B) were amused
C) were amusing D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) were amused

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Equinox occurs when the sun is vertically above .....

A) Tropic of Capricorn B) Tropic of Cancer
C) Poles D) Equator
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Equator

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What is the position of the Earth when it is at the greatest distance from the sun ?

A) Aphelion B) Antipode
C) Perihelion D) Aldiatc
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Aphelion

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Plasma is formed in the stars because of very

A) high temperature B) high pressure
C) low pressure D) low temperature
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) high temperature

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In which way the President can assign any of the functions of the Union Government to the State Government ?

A) In his discretion B) In consultation with the Chief Justice of India
C) In consultation with the Government of the State D) In consultation with the State Governor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) In consultation with the Government of the State

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