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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.

 

Get on somebody's nerves

 

A) To calm an anxious person. B) To be an irritant.
C) To crack jokes at somebody's expense. D) Be angry with yourself but take out the anger on somebody else.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To be an irritant.

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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.

 

All this suggests the intimate relations which exist between history, politics, and sociology. The ____________ thing, however, is not the identities but the distinctions.For, however much the _____________ disciplines may, in practice, overlap, it is necessary ________ the sake of clear thinking to have their limits defined. As far _______sociology and history are concerned the differences may be summed up in a word. __________ history and sociology are concerned with the life of man as man.

however much the _____________ disciplines may,

 

A) vary B) variety
C) various D) variant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) various

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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.

 

These terms imply two different distinct functions of the human mind. The active function _______________ the volitional, voluntary thinking. It is the conscious focusing of the mind _________ some mental problem. Banishing ________ the mind all thoughts and ideas _______ in harmony with your special subject of study implies Active Mentation. This function is used _________ the active, wide-awake man in his busy and energetic moments.

 

and ideas _______ in harmony with your special

 

A) do not B) no
C) neither D) not
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) not

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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.

 

They cooked the food and sent it to the orphanage.

A) The cooked food was sent to the orphanage by them. B) The food was cooked and sent to the orphanage by them.
C) The food was sent to the orphanage by them. D) The food was cooked and sent by them.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The food was cooked and sent to the orphanage by them.

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

 

Not allowing fluid to pass-through.

A) Envious B) Impervious
C) Conscious D) Nauseous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Impervious

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The latitudes of main land of India extends between __________.

A) 8°4' N and 37°6' N B) 8°4' W and 37°6' W
C) 8°4' E and 37°6' E D) 8°4' S and 37°6' S
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8°4' N and 37°6' N

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

Morbid

A) Ghastly B) Animated
C) Buoyant D) Jaunty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ghastly

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If waste materials contaminate the source of drinking water, which of the following diseases will spread?

A) Scurvy B) Typhoid
C) Malaria D) Anaemia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Typhoid

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