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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

Father said to Rahul, “Are you in such a hurry to cross the road?”

A) Father asked Rahul if he was in such a hurry to cross the road. B) Father asked Rahul whether he was in a big hurry to cross the road.
C) Father asked Rahul that if he was in such a hurry to cross the road. D) Father ask Rahul whether he was in such a hurry to cross the road.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Father asked Rahul if he was in such a hurry to cross the road.

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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.

 

What does "victim-centric" mean in the criminal justice system? It means restoring the confidence of victims in the system and achieving the __________ of justice in whichever sense the idea is conceived. __________ this end, the system must confer certain rights on victims to enable them to _____________ in the proceedings, including the right to be impleaded and to engage an advocate in serious offences, the right to track the progress of ________________, the right to be heard on critical issues and to assist the court in the ___________ of truth.

 

the right to track the progress of ________________

A) a case B) the ruling
C) the proceedings D) the process
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the proceedings

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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.

 

the most ______ and powerful

A) potent B) fragile
C) ineffective D) disabled
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) potent

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Chhatrapati Sambhaji (1680–1688 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?

A) Maratha B) Nanda
C) Haryanka D) Maurya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Maratha

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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it.The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. (Ignore errors of the punctuation if any).Do you wanted/ to discuss this/ project today or can / we do it tomorrow?

A) Do you wanted B) to discuss this
C) project today or can D) we do it tomorrow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Do you wanted

Explanation:

Look at the structure of the sentence in interrogative in present simple.

Do/Does + subject + Verb

Hence, do you want should be used.

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The  Baglihar  Hydroelectric  power  projectinJ & Kisbuilt across the river.--

A) Beas B) Chenab
C) Jhelum D) Sutlej
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chenab

Explanation:

Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, is a run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in the southern Doda district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Leela Samson is associated to which classical dance style?

A) Bharatanatyam B) Kathakali
C) Kuchipudi D) Odissi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bharatanatyam

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The name of our planet Earth originates from which language?

A) Greek B) Roman
C) English D) Sanskrit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) English

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