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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.

 

A sea change

 

A) A profound or notable transformation. B) An upcoming storm.
C) Someone who appears turbulent on the outside but is actually calm deep inside. D) As you go deeper into the situation you will see a very different picture.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A profound or notable transformation.

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Planning in India derives its objectives and social premises from which of the following?

A) Public Policy B) Directive Principles of State Policy  
C) Fundamental Rights   D) Fundamental Duties
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Directive Principles of State Policy  

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Which rays cause skin damage?

A) X­-Rays B) UV Rays
C) Infra red rays D) Yellow Rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) UV Rays

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

 

a person who is not accepted by a social group, especially because he or she is not liked, respected, or trusted

 

A) fugitive B) vagrant
C) pariah D) tramp
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) pariah

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As per Newton's law of gravitation, the force between two bodies is ________.

A) directly proportional to the product of their masses B) directly proportional to the distance between them
C) directly proportional to the product of their radius D) directly proportional to the product of forces
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) directly proportional to the product of their masses

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

 

to treat with cruelty or violence

 

A) wrong B) abuse
C) pervert D) fault
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) abuse

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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.

 

We have seen that, when

X-think of it as losing its parts and shrivelling to a point
Y-occupy any portion of space, we need not
Z-we deny that a mental image can

 

A) ZXY B) YZX
C) YXZ D) ZYX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ZYX

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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.

 

The conditions ______ which democracy can _______ are _______ to ________ ; but one thing is _______ that democracy is always a slow growth, whereas dictators may _____ to ______ and _______ a new _______ with dramatic success, under _______ conditions.

 


to ________ ; but one thing is

 

A) examine B) define
C) experience D) discuss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) define

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