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

 

Protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty

 

A) Castigation B) Immunity
C) Penance D) Ostracism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Immunity

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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.

 

The online shopping site lowered the prices.

 

A) Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site. B) The prices were lowered by the online shopping site.
C) The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site. D) The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The prices were lowered by the online shopping site.

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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.

 

The theoretical framework is finished by identifying indicators to be used in the ______ of the success of such policies.

 

A) evaluation B) completion
C) formation D) rotation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) evaluation

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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 has just said, "My son will be back on Friday."

 

A) He has just said that my son will be back on Friday. B) He has just said that his son will be back on Friday.
C) He has just said that his son shall be back on Friday. D) He has just said that his son would have been back next Friday.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He has just said that his son will be back on Friday.

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Constitution Day of India is on ________.

A) 26th January B) 23rd June
C) 15th August D) 26th November
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 26th November

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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.

Truth is indeed a controversial aspect of ______. But almost always it can be justified as a moral principle on the basis of ______. When we talk about speaking the truth in order not to hide what, if hidden, will only prove damaging to others, we are emphasizing the ability to ‘feel’ for others. Again, often we purposely keep ourselves from communicating the truth as, once ______, it may hurt someone‘s feelings and sentiments. But keeping a person in the dark or denying him or her knowledge which he or she ought to have amounts to ______ another soul of its right to know that with which it has a ______.

communicating the truth as, as a moral principle on the basis of ______.

A) aggression B) compassion
C) progression D) intercession
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) compassion

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

In case of a natural calamity the shortage of essential things must be overcome in a short time

A) commodities B) consignments
C) material D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) commodities

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__________ writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.

A) Habeas Corpus B) Mandamus
C) Prohibition D) Quo Warranto
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Prohibition

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