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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.


The preacher challenged hundreds of thousands of young people who gathered in a ___________ Polish meadow to reject being a "____________" who retreats into video games and computer screens and instead engage in social activism and politics to create a more just world. __________ his speech with ______________, the 79- year-old pope, despite a long day of public appearances, addressed his eager audience with enthusiasm yesterday on a warm summer night. Pope Francis spoke of a ______________ that comes from merely seeking convenience, from confusing happiness with a complacent way of life that could end up depriving people of the ability to determine their own fates.


_______________, the 79-year-old pope, despite a long day of public appearances,

A) contemporary lingo B) modern linguistics
C) fashionable jargon D) common slang
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) contemporary lingo

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Which of the following elements has the lowest melting point?

A) Oxygen B) Gold
C) Silver D) Manganese
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Oxygen

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"Bankruptcy and insolvency" is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

A) Union B) State
C) Global D) Concurrent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Concurrent

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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.
I hope that I shall win this dance competition.

A) It is hoped that the dance competition will be won by me. B) Winning the dance competition is hoped by me.
C) Dance competition winning is my hope. D) The dance competition is hoped to be won.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It is hoped that the dance competition will be won by me.

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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'.

These five sisters (1)/ care for one other (2)/ like mothers. (3)/ No Error (4)/

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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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. Ifa sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

My elder son deals with (1)/ spare parts and manages (2)/ his bread and butter. (3)/ No Error (4)

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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Who among the following has been awarded the ‘Children’s Peace Prize-2017’?

A) Malala Yousafzai B) Mohamad Al Baruni
C) Mohamad Al Jounde D) Both A & B
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mohamad Al Jounde

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Mohamad Al Jounde (16 years old) from Syria was awarded the ‘Children’s Peace Prize-2017’ for his efforts to ensure the rights of Syrian refugee children. He set up a school with the help of his family in a Lebanese refugee camp which provides education to 200 children.

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In which city is the newly proposed AIIMS to be setup in Maharashtra?

A) Nagpur B) Mumbai
C) Aurangabad D) Pune
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nagpur

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