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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.
Damp squib

A) Complete failure B) Complete knowledge
C) To motivate D) To squander money
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Complete failure

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

A) Clamorous B) Ferocious
C) Fissiparous D) Voluminous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Clamorous

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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 warning bells __________several times before anyone realized the danger.

A) were ringing B) had rung
C) had rang D) would have rung
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) had rung

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Sea water is saltier than rain water because

A) Sea animals are salt producing B) The air around the sea is saltish
C) Rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea D) Sea beds have salt producing mines
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea

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Which caves is a cultural mix of religious arts of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism?

A) Ajanta B) Ellora
C) Elephanta D) Badami
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ellora

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) circulate B) cordonned
C) binommial D) fontannel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) circulate

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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas or a gas which can deplete the ozone layer?

A) BBr3 B) NH3
C) CH2N2 D) CCl2F2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) CCl2F2

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

Facsimile

A) Disparate B) Replica
C) Peculiar D) Contrast
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Replica

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