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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.

 

Once ______________, it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is in progress, and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices — often from the same people — that rose to deafening ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ those who succeeded and did wondrously well.

 

The first voice __________________ those who succeeded and did wondrously well.

 

A) congratulates B) applaud
C) celebrated D) recommended
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) celebrated

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Which country is the largest producer of Guava?

A) Brazil B) China
C) United States D) India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) India

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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.

 

Mother needs your help in the kitchen.

 

A) In the kitchen mother needs help by yourself. B) Your helping is needed by mother in the kitchen.
C) Your help is needed by mother in the kitchen. D) Needing of your help is done by mother in the kitchen.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Your help is needed by mother in the kitchen.

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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 entry of foreign media has to be ______ by strict rules. Any intention to ______ the country politically or economically or any attempt at cultural ______ in order to make the country a slave to the designs of international powers would not be ______. If the foreign media is keen on making a presence on the Indian soil, respect for the country’s unity and ______ is essential.

 

Any intention to ______ the country politically.

 

A) grapple B) cripple
C) scruple D) stripple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cripple

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

I won't be able to come to the party, as I have certain _______________ to meet.

A) promises B) commitments
C) assurances D) tasks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) commitments

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On 20 July 2017, Lok Sabha passed IIIT­PPP Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to allow 15 IIITs established on a PPP model to grant degrees. What does ‘PPP’ stand for?

A) Public Private Placement B) Public Private Partnership
C) Public Private Pickup D) Public Private Policy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Public Private Partnership

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Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojna has now been restructured as

A) Prime Minister's Rojgar Yojna B) National Rural Livelihoods Mission
C) Jawahar Gram Samriddhi Yojana D) Sampoorna Gramin Rojgar Yojana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) National Rural Livelihoods Mission

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What is the source of natural energy of the hot springs at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh ?

A) Geothermal Energy B) Biomass Energy
C) Thermal Energy D) Hydro Energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Geothermal Energy

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