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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.

 

All good things must come to an end

 

A) Even enjoyable experiences cannot last for ever B) A good story should always have a happy ending
C) The world will be destroyed one day D) Only bad things can continue forever. Life of good things feel short.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Even enjoyable experiences cannot last for ever

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Which among the following is not a folk dance form of Kerala?

A) Kathakali B) Thullal
C) Kaikottikali D) Chappeli
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chappeli

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


War and Peace, an epic historical novel by Leo Tolstoy, was_____ published as Voyna i mir in 1865-69. This ____study of early 19th century Russian society, noted for its _____of realistic detail and variety of psychological______is generally regarded as one of the world's greatest novels. War and Peace is_____concerned with the histories of five aristocratic families, the members of which are _____against the_____background of Russian social life during the war against Napoleon. The_____ of war, however, is____to the story of family existence which involves Tolstoy's optimistic belief in the life-asserting ______of human existence.

 

War and Peace an epic historical novel by Leo Tolstoy, was _____ published as Voyna i mir in 1865-69.

A) basically B) wilfully
C) originally D) faithfully
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) originally

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Land covers about ______ of the earth's surface.

A) 20% B) 30%
C) 35% D) 40%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 30%

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Q:

Which State in India has the largest coastline?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Gujrat D) West Bengal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gujrat

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At boiling point of liquids , its

A) Temperature increases B) Atmospheric pressure increases
C) Temperature remains constant D) Vapour pressure decreases
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Temperature remains constant

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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.

The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.

A) The hardworking salesman collected the payment. B) The salesman who worked hard was able to collect the payment.
C) To collect the payment the salesman had to work hard. D) The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The hardworking salesman collected the payment.

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What was the real name of Gautam Buddha?

A) Siddhartha B) Mahendra
C) Shree Dutt D) Vishal Dutt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Siddhartha

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