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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

 

The seamy side

A) on the right side B) unpleasant aspect
C) visible aspects D) on the left side of something
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) unpleasant aspect

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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.

 

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals

 

A) Zealot B) Mezzo
C) Medial   D) Betwixt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Zealot

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

 

P: This would bring a sense of closure to an issue that has seen about two decades of wrangling.
Q: By clearing the path for 49 percent foreign investment in Air India (AI), the Centre has finally decided to push ahead on its privatisation.
R: While the parliamentary standing committee on AI privatisation is yet to express its views, a sort of political consensus appears to be close at hand.
S: There cannot be a more opportune time to push ahead with disinvestment; this, ironically, is despite the fact that the airline has improved its operational  performance.

A) SPQR B) PSQR
C) QPRS D) PRQS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) QPRS

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Adjacent

 

A) Nearby B) Joining
C) Remote D) Bordering
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Remote

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

I hear the sound

X-his tool raised
Y-of the blow while I see
Z-above his head

A) XZY B) XYZ
C) YXZ D) ZYX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) YXZ

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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.
Practice makes a man perfect

A) Perfection demands patience B) Any problem can be solved if you are willing to try many times
C) Regular activity is the way to become proficient in it D) It takes a long time to form a good habit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Regular activity is the way to become proficient in it

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In the following questions, 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.

Management is a set of _____ that can keep a complicated system of people and technology running _____. The most _____ aspects of management include planning, budgeting, organizing, staffing, controlling and problem solving. Leadership is a set of process that creates organization in the first place or adapts, them to _____ changing circumstances. Leadership defines what the future should look like, aligns people with that _____ and inspires them to make it happen despite the obstacles.

of people and technology running _____.

A) fastly B) reliably
C) smoothly D) sharply
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) smoothly

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

To lift or haul something heavy with great effort.

A) heave B) shrimp
C) wimp D) runt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) heave

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