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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.

 

Anti­apartheid activist Desmond Tutu is even more hard­headed when he says, "In almost ____________ language, the most difficult words are 'I am sorry’." Mr. Tutu adds that ______________ reconciliations can only lead to spurious healing. _____________ him forgiveness is a wager, an ethical wager on the future of ______________ relationship. This is why the few events of apology which stand up to _____________ scrutiny deserve to be treasured.

 

_____________ him forgiveness is a wager

 

A) For B) To
C) By D) About
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) For

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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.

 

The child looked up at her teacher, obviously afraid that she would further __________ her.

 

A) revere B) extol
C) laud D) chastise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) chastise

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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.

 

Uncle always welcomes us to his home with a big smile.

 

A) We are always welcomed by uncle to his home with a big smile. B) Uncle is always welcoming us to his home with a big smile.
C) A big smile is used by uncle always when he is welcoming us. D) Welcoming by uncle with a big smile to us is always done.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) We are always welcomed by uncle to his home with a big smile.

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As of August 2018, what is the portfolio held by the current Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad?

A) Human Resource Development B) Petroleum
C) Law and Telecommunications D) Coal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Law and Telecommunications

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In December 2017, Indian Railways announced to equip all trains with Bio-Toilets by ______

A) December 2018 B) March 2019
C) December 2019 D) March 2018
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) December 2018

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Name the device used to connect computers for communication via telephone lines..

A) HUB B) Switch
C) Repeater D) MODEM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) MODEM

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While releasing the arrow from a stretched bow, the PE of the bow is converted into?

A) chemical energy B) kinetic energy
C) sound energy D) heat energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) kinetic energy

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Who has recently been appointed as the Chief of New Development Bank of BRICS country, has also served as the chairman of Infosys Ltd, and was non-Executive chairman of ICICI Bank in the past?

A) K.V. Kamath B) Nandan Nilekani
C) Azim Premji D) Chanda Kochhar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) K.V. Kamath

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