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Homeostasis is the condition in which the body maintains

A) a relatively stable internal environment within limits B) a changing state within an unlimited range
C) the lowest possible energy usage D) a static state with no deviation from preset points
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a relatively stable internal environment within limits

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

 

Whoop it up

 

A) Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic B) Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
C) Be totally ignorant or incompetent D) Used as an exhortation to overcome or be rid of something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group

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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 employee had become _______________ to both the manager's praise as well as reprimand.

A) hardened B) indifferent
C) hostile D) immune
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) indifferent

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

 

Priyanka said to me, “I don’t trust you.”

A) Priyanka said she don’t trust me. B) Priyanka didn’t trust me.
C) Priyanka told me that she didn’t trust me. D) Priyanka told me that she doesn’t trust me.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Priyanka told me that she didn’t trust me.

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

All the family members of his are in Ernakulam.

A) All the members of his family. B) All his family members
C) All of his family members D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) All the members of his family.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

Wide, uninterrupted view.

A) windowview B) panorama
C) macroscopic D) eagle-view
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) panorama

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Taking the test, the teacher gave me a passing grade.

A) After I took the test B) After taking the test
C) As I took the test D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) After I took the test

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Recently I visited Kerala(A)/and found the sceneries(B)/to be breathtaking.(C)/No error(D)

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B

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