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What is called the minimum distance from the Sun in a planet in its orbit?

A) perihelion B) aphelion
C) Apogee D) Perigee
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) perihelion

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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 disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it.

A) to tangle B) to crumple
C) to ruffle D) to crease
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to ruffle

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Which of the following bank has launched ‘Project Nishchay’ in partnership with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to accelerate its turnaround program and improve financial performance.

A) HDFC B) IDBI
C) HSBC D) SBI
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IDBI

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IDBI Bank has launched ‘Project Nishchay’ in partnership with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to accelerate its turnaround program and improve financial performance. BCG will assist us to identify areas for cost containment and revenue maximization leading to sustainable growth and profitability of the Bank.

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The first Commonwealth Games in 1930 was held in which country?

A) Australia B) England
C) New Zealand D) Canada
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Canada

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The focal length of a concave mirror with a radius of curvature of 20.0 cm is :

A) 20 cm B) 5 cm
C) 10 cm D) 15 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10 cm

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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 abuse of phrases and the misuse of words rife among us can be checked __________ diligent exercises in good English, such as this book provides. ___________exercises, in conjunction __________ others to be found in different volumes by the same author, will serve to correct careless diction and slovenly speech, and lead to the art of speaking and writing correctly; for, after all, ___________ in the use of words is more a matter of habit than of theory, and once it is acquired it becomes just as easy to speak or to write good English _____________ bad English.

 

after all, ___________ in the use of words

 

A) accurate B) accuracy
C) accurately D) accuratenesses
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) accuracy

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

 

At the party(A)/Rohit introduced me to his friend(B)/who is radio jockey.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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

Insatiable greed for riches

A) Avarice B) Actuary
C) Antiquary D) Apostate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Avarice

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