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Q:

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If there is no error, theanswer is (E), ie ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)

The reason why he failed/ to attend the meeting/ with a complete presentation/ was because he was unwell./ No error

A) The reason why he failed B) to attend the meeting
C) with a complete presentation D) was because he was unwell.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) was because he was unwell.

Explanation:

The group of words “the reason why" already indicates the reason. There is no need to use the word “because". The word connecting the two clauses should be “that".

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Q:

Which of the following is the first country to become Carbon-Negative?

A) Canada B) Poland
C) Bhutan D) USA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bhutan

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Q:

The primary goal of a business firm is to

A) maximize profit B) increase its production
C) make a quality product D) promote workforce job satisfaction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) maximize profit

Explanation:

The primary goal of a business firm is to maximize profit.

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Q:

Performance goals are used to

A) measure productivity B) determine a worker's attitude
C) measure effectiveness, but not efficiency D) communicate nonverbally
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) measure productivity

Explanation:

Performance goals are used to measure productivity.

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Q:

Who is the author of the autobiographical work 'On My Terms : From the Grassroots to the Corridors of Power'?

 

A) Amit Shah B) Lalu Prasad Yadav
C) Sharad Pawar D) Manmohan Singh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sharad Pawar

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Q:

Revolving Door was invented by ________.

A) Lucien Vidi B) John Venn
C) Theophilus Van Kannel D) Lewis Urry
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Theophilus Van Kannel

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In 1917, Mahatma Gandhi organised a satyagraha to support the peasants of the Kheda district of _________.

A) Bihar B) Karnataka
C) Gujarat D) West Bengal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gujarat

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Q:

Gol Gumbaz is located in?

A) Kerala B) Gujarat
C) Rajasthan D) Karnataka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Karnataka

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