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

 

Showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals

 

A) Scrupulous B) Veracious
C) Authentic D) Devious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Devious

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On 5 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to amend ______

A) High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954   B) High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1964  
C) High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1975   D) High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1980  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954  

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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.

 

It is basic to a democracy that its citizens remain in harmony _______ one another. At the very least, they should _______ treat each other as enemies. Enmity is spreadonly by vested interests that hope to thrive _________ polarising citizens. The ______________ between professed love for the country and infecting the people with hatred remains ignored. There is no instance in history of the policy of ‘divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.

 

‘divide and rule’ _____________ people’s welfare.

 

A) promote B) promotion
C) promoted D) promoting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) promoting

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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 teacher will give you instructions.

 

A) Instructions would be given to you by the teacher. B) Instructions will have been given to you by the teacher.
C) Instructions will be given to you by the teacher. D) Instructions were given to you by the teacher.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Instructions will be given to you by the teacher.

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Carbon dioxide is produced by all of the following except

A) Burning fossil fuels B) Global warming
C) Cement production D) Deforestation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Global warming

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

ENIGMA

A) ATTRACTIVE B) RIDDLE
C) FLARE­UP D) DREAM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) RIDDLE

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Which of the following increases the rate of heart beat?

A) Peripheral nerves B) Sympathetic nerves
C) Parasympathetic nerves D) Cranial nerves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sympathetic nerves

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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 preacher challenged hundreds of thousands of young people who gathered in a ___________ Polish meadow to reject being a "____________" who retreats into video games and computer screens and instead engage in social activism and politics to create a more just world. __________ his speech with ______________, the 79- year-old pope, despite a long day of public appearances, addressed his eager audience with enthusiasm yesterday on a warm summer night. Pope Francis spoke of a ______________ that comes from merely seeking convenience, from confusing happiness with a complacent way of life that could end up depriving people of the ability to determine their own fates.


"____________" who retreats into video games and computer screens

A) couch potato B) lazy tomato
C) loafer D) spectator
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) couch potato

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