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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.

After missing four days of school due to a _________ of flu, Babita struggled to make up for her missing work.

A) bout B) about
C) amount D) array
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) bout

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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

A) One of the most interesting feature of travel in Himachal Pradesh is B) is the large number of travellers’ lodges
C) provided by the State Government. D) No error
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) One of the most interesting feature of travel in Himachal Pradesh is

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The error is in first part. ‘One of the’ should always be followed by a plural noun, expressing that the speaker chooses one from many. Hence ‘features of travel’ is the correct expression, indicating that there are many interesting features about Himachal Pradesh but the most interesting one among them is the provision of large number of travelers’ lodges.

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Which of the following venue hosted its first ever test match on 9th November, 2016 which was played between India and England?

A) JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi B) Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
C) Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala D) Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Farcical

 

A) Serious   B) Absurd
C) Analytical D) Lame
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Absurd

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Due to an acceleration of 1 m/s2 the velocity of a body increases from 15 m/s to 20 m/s in a certain period. Find the displacement (in m) of the body in that period.

 

A) 175 B) 625  
C) 87.5 D) 312.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 87.5

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Who among the following is not a Bharat Ratna recipient?

A) Bhimsen Joshi B) A.R. Rahman
C) Lata Mangeshkar D) M.S. Subbalakshmi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A.R. Rahman

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When warm air rises up and cold air from the surrounding areas rushes in to fill its place then this sets up ________________ in air.

A) conduction B) convection
C) radiation D) agitation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) convection

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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'.Information that comes (1)/ through conversations (2)/ get imprinted in the mind. (3)/ No error (4)

 

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

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