Questions

In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I hope you pardon my French that I used during the serious and intense discussion we were having yesterday.

Which of the following gulf countries has announced to form new economic and partnership group named 'Joint Cooperation Committee' inDecember 2017?

In India, how much percent of GDP is the fiscal deficit target for the Financial Year 2017-18?

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

In which of the following countries militants killed more than 230 people attacking at a mosque on 24th November, 2017?

What is the name of the balloon – borne instrument set to be launch by NASA to study heavy cosmic particles?

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

It is obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ______________ private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ______________ and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ______________ in this cost calculation. However, the family __________ this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.

______________ private schools want additional money

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

A diamond in the rough