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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.

 

Of the three activities of thought, word and deed, perhaps thought is the most ______ and powerful force, for it is the ______ of the other two. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world. No matter in whose mind thought occurs; its laser-like energy seeks a target. That’s why we give so much importance to ______, seeking divine blessings before ______ on any project as we know that positive thinking is a strong force that can be ______ for the welfare and success of all.

 

it is the ______ of the other two.

A) sponsor B) precursor
C) sensor D) spoiler
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) precursor

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Sunita has written a story which fascinates everyone.

A) A story has been written by Sunita which fascinates every one. B)  Everyone is fascinated by the story which has been written by Sunita.
C) Every one fascinates the story which is written by Sunita. D) Story written by Sunita fascinates everyone.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A story has been written by Sunita which fascinates every one.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

To sell (stocks or other securities or commodities) in advance of acquiring them, with the aim of making a profit when the price falls.

A) bilking B) duping
C) conning D) shorting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) shorting

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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.

Sixth sense

A) An intuitive power of perception B) A strong power of sense
C) An ability to perceive when something will go wrong D) The false feeling that you know the truth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An intuitive power of perception

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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.


Fraternity, then, was meant to complement civil rights, _______________ to destroy them. The _____________________ framers did not use this symbolic term for a court to come along 66 years _________________, and ______________________ it for the purposes of subordinating individual rights to some mythic notion of community harmony, entirely submerging the individual _______________ the society.


and ______________________ it for the purposes of subordinating individual rights

A) appropriate B) appropriately
C) appropriating D) appropriated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) appropriate

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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.


But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _____________? One popular theory ____________ that poor people __________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _____________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from allparties but vote for only one.


But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _____________?

A) answer B) signify
C) ponder D) suppose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) signify

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Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.


Crude mineral oil comes out of the earth as a thick brown or black liquid with a strong smell. It is a complex mixture of many different substances, each with its own individual qualities. Most of them are combinations of hydrogen and carbon in varying proportions. Such hydrocarbons are also found in other forms such as bitumen, asphalt and natural gas. Mineral oil originates from the carcasses of tiny animals and from plants that live in the sea. Over million of years, these dead creatures form large deposits under sea­bed and ocean currents cover them with a blanket of sand and silt. As this material hardens, it becomes sedimentary rock and effectively shuts out the oxygen, thus preventing the complete decomposition of the marine deposits underneath. The layers of sedimentary rocks become thicker, and heavier. Their pressure produces heat, which transforms the tiny carcasses into crude oil in a process that is still going on today.


Sedimentary rocks leads to the formation of oil deposits because

A) their pressure produces heat and turns deposits of animal carcasses and plants into oil. B) it turns heavy and shuts out the oxygen
C) it becomes hard and forms into rocks to squeeze oil D) it becomes light and soft and applies pressure to produce oil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) their pressure produces heat and turns deposits of animal carcasses and plants into oil.

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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.

The shepherd guarded a large ________ of sheep and allowed them to move from pasture to pasture.

A) block B) culture
C) shoal D) flock
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) flock

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