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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.

 

Of the three activities of thought, word and deed, perhaps thought is the most ______ and powerful force, for it is the ______ of the other two. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world. No matter in whose mind thought occurs; its laser-like energy seeks a target. That’s why we give so much importance to ______, seeking divine blessings before ______ on any project as we know that positive thinking is a strong force that can be ______ for the welfare and success of all.

 

importance to ______, seeking

A) fiction B) affection
C) invocation D) construction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) invocation

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.


We are ____ in a time of great and _____changes. The most obvious _____of the modern world is the _____development of science and technology. This has given man a deeper _____of nature.


We are ____ in a time of great

A) existing B) living
C) surviving D) alive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) living

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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.

 

He explained that he knew the place well because he used to live there.

A) "I know the place well because I use to live here,"he explained. B) "I know the place well because I used to live here,"he explained.
C) "I knew the place because I used to live here,"he explained. D) "I have known the place well because I used to live here,"he explained.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) "I know the place well because I used to live here,"he explained.

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

I will not (A)/stay here another minute (B)/if I can help it! (C)/No Error (D)

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

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Providing relief

A) Reissue B) Reprieve
C) Rejoinder D) Refuge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Reprieve

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Which among the following cities in India is not located in Golden Quadrilateral Road Network?

A) Kolkata B) Mumbai
C) New Delhi D) Chandigarh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chandigarh

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Have the car stolen!

A) Steal the car. B) You should have the stolen car.
C) Get someone to steal the car. D) They have stolen the car.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Get someone to steal the car.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.


P- Bureaucratic cultures can smother those who want to respond to shifting conditions.
Q- Arrogant managers can overevaluate their current performance and competitive position listen poorly and learn slowly.
R- And the lack of leadership leaves no force inside these organizations to break out of the morass.
S- Inwardly focused employees can have difficulty seeing the very forces that present threats and opportunities.

A) PRQS B) SPQR
C) RQPS D) QSPR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) QSPR

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