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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.


The _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro
electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy. While non commercial
forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India.


While non commercial forms of energy _____ demand,

A) need B) meet
C) shed D) rests
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) meet

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
She is (the best and wisest) girl in the class.

A) best and wisest B) a best and a wisest
C) the best and the wisest D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the best and the wisest

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The mountain situated in the north-west India is: ______________________.

A) Aravali B) Vindhyachal
C) Hindukush D) Satpura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Aravali

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

 

a person who is not accepted by a social group, especially because he or she is not liked, respected, or trusted

 

A) fugitive B) vagrant
C) pariah D) tramp
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) pariah

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

 

Preeti ran the race in record time.

 

A) In record time Preeti ran the race. B) The race was run by Preeti in record time.
C) The race was being run by Preeti in record time. D) The race had been ran by Preeti in record time.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The race was run by Preeti in record time.

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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 unfortunate family could do nothing, but __________ the death of their sole bread winner.

 

A) wail B) languish
C) mourn D) repent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) mourn

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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.

His success is worthy of ______________.

A) copying B) aping
C) simulation D) emulation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) emulation

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What was the name of the 11th edition of bilateral naval exercise conducted in December 2017 by India and Oman near Muscat?

A) Naseem-­Al­-Bhar B) Dariyadili
C) Joha­al­-Noor D) Mohobbaten
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Naseem-­Al­-Bhar

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