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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.

Distorted representation of something

A) Travesty B) Solemnity
C) Seriousness D) Gravity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Travesty

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

I insisted ________ his leaving the place.

A) on B) about
C) in D) with
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) on

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Disguised unemployment generally means___________.

A) Large number of people remain unemployed B) alternative employment is NOT available
C) marginal productivity of labour is zero D) productivity of workers is low
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) marginal productivity of labour is zero

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

A) Debatable B) Empathize
C) Indifferent D) Legion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Indifferent

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question,
choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
I have been _____ this problem since noon.

A) working into B) working on
C) working for D) with after
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) working on

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Energy travels from Sun to Earth through

A) conduction B) convection
C) radiation D) modulation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) radiation

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Which of the following is not a semiconductor?

A) CdS B) NaCl
C) Si D) Ge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) NaCl

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Semiconductors are those materials that are neither good conductors nor the good insulators of heat and electricity. Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge) and Cadmium Sulphide (CdS) are semiconductors which work as conductors in some special conditions only.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

On a wing and a prayer

 

A) A prayer can move mountains. B) A prayer has the strength to make you achieve great heights just like wings do.
C) The more one gets into prayer the closer one feels to God. D) With only the slightest chance of success.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) With only the slightest chance of success.

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