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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.

 

"I always keep a tin of biscuits in my room, girls."

A) The matron said that she always keeps a tin of biscuits in her room. B) The matron informed the girls that she always kept a tin of biscuits in her room.
C) The matron told the girls that she would always keep a tin of biscuits in her room. D) The matron told the girls that she had kept a tin of biscuits in her room.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The matron informed the girls that she always kept a tin of biscuits in her room.

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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.


Raising effective primary and district-level coverage of mental health services for the general population, without requiring people to travel long distances to see a specialist and get medicines, should be a priority. _________________ the base of psychiatrists is low in relation to the need, the use of trained general practitioners as the first line of contact assumes importance. Some studies show many of them are not confident ________________ with their training to detect, diagnose and manage mental illnesses. ______________ a concerted effort, primary care physicians can be trained to help people with mild and severe problems, ________________ from anxiety disorders to depression, psychoses and conditions arising from alcohol and substance _______________.

 


_________________ the base of psychiatrists is low in relation to the need

A) Since B) Why
C) As soon as D) Where
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Since

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Obliterate

A) Construct B) Annihilate
C) Revive D) Initiate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Annihilate

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Q:

Who Invented the 3-D printer?

A) Nick Holonyak B) Elias Howe
C) Chuck Hull D) Christiaan Huygens
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chuck Hull

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Which of the following is India's highest award in cinema given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema?

A) Ashok Chakra B) Dada Saheb Phalke Awards
C) Arjuna Award D) Padma Shri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dada Saheb Phalke Awards

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In 2017 Australian Open, Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus Williams to win the ______ Grand Slam Singles title of her career.

A) 23rd B) 18th
C) 26th D) 20th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 23rd

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Which of the following country doesn't matches to its famous tourist place?

A) China – Great Wall of China B) Bhutan – Paro Taktsang
C) Nepal – Pashupatinath Temple D) Sri Lanka – Padmanabhaswamy Temple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sri Lanka – Padmanabhaswamy Temple

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English education was introduced in India by

A) Curzon B) Macaulay
C) Dalhousie D) Bentick
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Macaulay

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