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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.

Vivekananda dared to attempt to ______ all that was rotting in Indian society and to enrich and learn from all that was noble.

A) create B) sustain
C) derive D) revamp
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) revamp

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

Delusion of suffering from a disease

A) Lypemania B) Nosomania
C) Naruomania D) Phagomania
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nosomania

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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.

 

Winsome

 

A) Repulsive   B) Charming
C) Ugly D) Repellent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Charming

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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.
The faculty or power of using one's will

A) Antagonism B) Aversion
C) Rejection D) Volition
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Volition

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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.

 

It is a delight _______________ the illuminating thoughts which came to the minds of these men; and, on the other hand, it is amusing to see how ________________ they launched ________________ on boundless seas when they were unprovided with chart and compass. They were _________ brilliant children, who know little of the dangers of the great world, but are ready to undertake anything. These philosophers regarded all knowledge as their province, and did __________ despair of governing so great a realm.

 

they launched ________________ on boundless seas when they were unprovided

 

A) them B) their
C) they D) themselves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) themselves

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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.

Whistle in the dark

A) Pretend to be unafraid B) A ray of hope in the worst of times
C) See a ghost while dreaming D) Be blind and fall into a trap
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pretend to be unafraid

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In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

On being called, (A) / all of us (B) / entered into the room. (C) / No Error (D)

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

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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.

Mend your ways

A) Happy with one's behaviour B) Sad with one's behaviour
C) Destroy one's behaviour D) Improve one's behaviour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Improve one's behaviour

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