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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.

 

Ring fencing

 

A) The place where the sport of fencing is played by two opponents.   B) Doubly protecting your assets.  
C) Guarantee that funds allocated for a particular purpose will not be spent on anything else.     D) Be ready to fight for what is your right.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Guarantee that funds allocated for a particular purpose will not be spent on anything else.    

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Monetary policy refers to the actions the Federal Reserve takes to manage

A) income tax rates and interest rates to pursue its economic objectives. B) government spending and income tax rates to pursue its economic objectives.
C) the money supply and income tax rates to pursue its economic objectives. D) the money supply and interest rates to pursue its economic objectives.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) the money supply and interest rates to pursue its economic objectives.

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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 leader said to his gang members, "Now I will tell you my plan."

A) The leader told the gang members that then he will tell them his plan. B) The leader told the gang members that then he would tell them his plan.
C) The leader told the gang members that now he would tell them his plan. D) The leader told the gang members that now he will tell them his plan.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The leader told the gang members that then he would tell them his plan.

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Rupee 5 and 10 coins are now made of

A) Ferritic stainless steel B) Silver and steel
C) Cupro nickel alloy D) Copper and brass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cupro nickel alloy

Explanation:

The copper nickel alloys composed of copper with 25% nickel with 0.05-0.4% manganese is commonly used for the manufacture of coins, medals and other semi valuable applications.

 

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Q:

National Organ Donation Day in India is observed on

A) November 25 B) November 26
C) November 27 D) November 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) November 27

Explanation:

National Organ Donation Day is annually observed across India on November 27 to recognize the selfless contribution made by deceased donors to healthcare.

 

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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.

 

This is the arresting and dominant fact about modern social discussion; that the quarrel is __________ merely about the difficulties, but about the aim. We agree about the evil; it is about the good that we should tear each ____________ eyes out. We all admit that a lazy aristocracy is a bad thing. We should not by ________ means all admit that an active aristocracy would be a good thing. We all feel angry with an irreligious priesthood; but some of us would _______ mad with disgust at a really religious one. Everyone is indignant if our army is weak, _____________ the people who would be even more indignant if it were strong.

 

We should not by ________ means all admit

 

 

A) anything B) anybody
C) anyways   D) any
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) any

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Yerwada Jail is in

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

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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 had to stop all my work to complete this project.

A) All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me. B) For completing this project all other work must be stopped.
C) For completing this project I had to stop all my work. D) To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me.

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