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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'.

 

To improve your vocabulary(A)/one thing that you should do (B)/is to read Times of India(C)/No error(D)

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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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.

 

To impose costs on one of the parties at the end of a ________________ litigation is common; it is meant, among other things, to act as a ___________________ against litigants abusing the process and the system of the law. But to seek pre-deposits with a view to prioritising a certain kind of case over another, by __________________ early dates of hearing to those that are capable of paying huge ___________ of money, is simply staggering. It reinforces a scheme of classism that ought to have no place in any court of law, let ______________ the apex court of the land.

 

to act as a ___________________ against litigants abusing the process and the system of the law.

 

A) deterrent B) incentive
C) catalyst D) stimulus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) deterrent

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Marble is a metamorphic rock of _______.

A) Sandstone B) Limestone
C) Granite D) Clay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Limestone

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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.


The Principal said to us, "Today you will get your diplomas."

A) The Principal told us that on that day we would be getting our diplomas. B) The Principal told us this on that day we would be getting our diplomas.
C) The Principal told us that on this day we would be getting our diplomas. D) The Principal told us this on that day we will be getting our diplomas.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Principal told us that on that day we would be getting our diplomas.

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Q:

Jawaharlal Nehru was born in the year

A) 1789 B) 1839
C) 1889 D) 1939
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1889

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Which one of the following non­metals shows allotropy in the liquid state?

A) Carbon B) Sulphur
C) Phosphorous D) Bromine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sulphur

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Who among the following is the winner of the National Badminton Championship (Men), 2017?

A) Kidambi Srikanth B) H. S. Prannoy
C) Ajay Jayaram D) Sai Praneeth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) H. S. Prannoy

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H S Prannoy has won the men’s singles title at the 82nd Senior National Championship Senior National Badminton Championships in Nagpur, Maharashtra on November 8, 2017. He defeated higher ranked Kidambi Srikanth in the final by 21-15, 16-21, 21-7.

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‘Shagun’ is a flagship scheme of which Indian state/UT?

A) Punjab B) Maharashtra
C) Madhya Pradesh D) Gujarat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Punjab

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