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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.

 

Take away or alter the natural qualities of

 

A) Denature B) Unadulterated
C) Authentic D) Limpid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Denature

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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 cut up (food, especially meat) into very small pieces

 

A) to crumble B) to chop
C) to mince D)  to grind
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to mince

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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.

Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.


a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes

A) rapid B) huge
C) thunder D) vigorous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) vigorous

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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.

Cock and bull story

A) An implausible story used as an explanation or excuse. B) A fairy tale told down generations.
C) A story of animals with hidden morals. D) The meek can defeat the bully by being clever
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An implausible story used as an explanation or excuse.

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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.

 

Eventual

 

A) Future B) Last
C) Overall D) Initial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Initial

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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.

Manish said, "Where is she going?".

 

A) Manish asked that where she was going. B) Manish asked that where she is going.
C) Manish asked where she was going. D)  Manish asked that where she has been going.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Manish asked where she was going.

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Put up the shutters

A) Went out of business B) Experienced a downside
C) Sold off assets D) Changed ownership
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Went out of business

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In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Face the music

A) Be applauded B) Be ridiculed
C) Be punished D) Be dismissed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Be punished

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