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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 make someone feel completely baffled.

A) to perplex B) to explicate
C) to construe D) to elucidate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) to perplex

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

 

Involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives

A) redoubt B) scrupulous
C) immaculate D) sordid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) sordid

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: We can be kind to human beings who need our help.
Q: Kindness is a quality that human beings show in various ways.
R: We can also be kind to other life forms like dogs, cats and other pets and domesticated animals, and to wildlife like birds and animals.
S: We can be kind to our family members, relatives, friends and neighbours.

A) QPSR B) QPRS
C) PQSR D) PQRS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) QPSR

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

A lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a large assembly.

A) hullabaloo B) cacophony
C) pandemonium D) harangue
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) harangue

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Ditheering B) Dethering
C) Dithering D) Detheering
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dithering

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Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast?

A) Unlike the east coast this coast is straight B) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall
C) The east coast is broader than the west coast D) The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall

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According to an estimate, almost ___ percent forests have been lost in the tropics, compared to only 1 percent in the temperate region.

A) 20 B) 40
C) 60 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

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

Emphasis

A) Ignorance B) Lethargy
C) Triviality D) Significance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Significance

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