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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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Consider  the  following  statements  about the Salt March :1.The    Salt    March    was    deliberately ignored by the European media.2.The  Salt  March  was  widely  covered  by the American and European press.3.The Salt March was the first nationalist activity in which women participated in large numbers.4.The  Salt  March  impressed  upon  the British   the   urgent   need   to   devolve more power to Indians.Which  of  the  statements  given  above  are correct?

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

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In Salt march  Peasants, Tribal and women     participated     in     large numbers.   A   business   federation published  a  pamphlet  on  the  salt issue.   The   government   tried   to crush    the    movement    through brutal    action    against    peaceful satyagrahis.  Thousands  were  sent to   jail.   Salt   march   was   widely covered by American and European media

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Nephron is related to which of the following system of human body?

A) Circulatory system B) Excretory system
C) Reproductive system D) Respiratory system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Excretory system

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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.

 

Back seat driver

 

A) A passenger who gives unwanted and/or unneeded directions to the driver B) A person who gives unwanted advice is sometimes right
C) When too many people are controlling a project it is bound to fail D) A person who acts as a remote control taking orders from others
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A passenger who gives unwanted and/or unneeded directions to the driver

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To hear a distinct echo the time interval between the original sound and the reflected sound must be at least

A) 0.2 second B) 1 second
C) 0.1 second D) 2 seconds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.1 second

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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.

 

She ______ in a small European country.

 

A) nourished B) better
C) satisfied D) lived
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) lived

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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.

 

Without education we are ______ and our lives are useless without any meaning attached to it.

 

A) someone B) uncomplete
C) complete D) incomplete
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) incomplete

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Weight (W) of a body can be given by the formula

A) W = mv B) W = mf
C) W = ms D) W = mg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) W = mg

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