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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

My father said to me, "Don't talk to your mother like that."

 

A) My father warns me not to talk to my mother like that. B) My father warned me not to talk to my mother like that.
C) My father warned me not to have talked to my mother like that. D) My father warns me not to have talked to my mother like that.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) My father warned me not to talk to my mother like that.

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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.

 

that can be ______ for the welfare

A) released B) harnessed
C) indulgence D) liberated
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) harnessed

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Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution prohibits trafficking, forced labour, and children working under 14 years of age?

A) Right to Equality B) Right to Freedom
C) Right against Exploitation D) Right to Freedom of Religion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Right against Exploitation

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Strait of Gibraltar connects which of the following?

A) Red Sea ­ Mediterranean Sea B) Red Sea ­ Arabian Sea
C) Atlantic Ocean ­ Mediterranean Sea D) Mediterranean Sea ­ Black Sea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Atlantic Ocean ­ Mediterranean Sea

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__________ amends the Constitution.

A) Ministry of Defence B) Prime Minister's Office
C) Parliament D) Securities and Exchange Board of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Parliament

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With which country India has signed an agreement to renew the supply of Petroleum for a period of 5 years (i.e. till 2022)?

A) Nepal B) U.A.E.
C) Iran D) Bhutan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nepal

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Which of the following can be used as a weapon of war and conflict?

A) Extreme economic dependence B) Trade sanctions
C) Currency manipulation D) Withdrawal of bilateraltreaties
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Trade sanctions

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This can be interpreted from these lines of the passage, “Sanctions also play a dramatic role as an offensive militaristic manoeuver” and "Indeed, economics is often used directly as a weapon of war and conflict via trade sanctions."

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Acid rain is caused due to pollution of atmosphere by

A)  oxides of nitrogen and sulphur B)  oxides of nitrogen and phosphorous
C) oxides of carbon and nitrogen D)  oxides of nitrogen and methane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) oxides of carbon and nitrogen

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