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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Get on the nerves

A) To be an irritant B) To lose confidence
C) To become very sensitive; cry easily D) To become very strong emotionally
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To be an irritant

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Which of the following countries does NOT has the international border with India?

A) Pakistan B) Bangladesh
C) Bhutan D) Sri Lanka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sri Lanka

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Which type of pathogen causes the water­borne disease Cholera?

A) Algal B) Bacterial
C) Protozoan D) Viral
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bacterial

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Control processes depend on which part of the brain

A) hypothalamus B) amygdala
C) cerebellum D) prefrontal cortex
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) prefrontal cortex

Explanation:

Control processes depend on the prefrontal cortex which shrinks with age. Inadequate control processes may explain why many older adults have extensive vocabs (measured by written tests) but limited fluency (when they write or talk).

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The metal that can be cut with a knife is

A) Sodium B) Iron
C) Aluminium D) Copper
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sodium

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In the following questions a part of a sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the
alternative from the four given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase, choose option 5 i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

At the start of his presentation, it seemed that he’s out of his mind, but when he finished, we saw that there’s method in his madness.

A) After the presentation, we realised that he deliberately chose to be vague and absurd. B) Though his presentation appeared a little absurd in the beginning, we ultimately found out that he had a rational purpose behind it
C) There was a stark difference between what he started with and how he concluded his presentation. D) Since he was not completely in his senses, he presented in an awkward manner.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Though his presentation appeared a little absurd in the beginning, we ultimately found out that he had a rational purpose behind it

Explanation:

The phrase refers to a specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.

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Which one of the following papers was edited by Gandhiji in South Africa?

A) Indian Opinion B) Harijan
C) Young India D) Indian Mirror
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indian Opinion

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In which one of the following States, Patratu Thermal Power Plant is proposed to be set up?

A) Madhya Pradesh B) Bihar
C) Jharkhand D) West Bengal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jharkhand

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Patratu Thermal Power Station is a coal-based thermal power plant located near Patratu town in Ramgarh district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The power plant is operated by the Jharkhand State Electricity Board. It has an installed capacity of 840 MW. The generating units of the power plant are very old and are operating at around 10% PLF, generating about 110 MW per day.

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