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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.

 

_______________ the course of the development of different life-forms heredity—which, in plain English, is unconscious memory generated in the first life-form and ______________ through all the different species—is the sole factor in the ____________ of the parent properties; while adaptation to surrounding conditions and circumstances, natural selection in the struggle _____________ existence, and partner selection in the struggle of the males for ____________ are the principal factors in the differentiation of species.

 

natural selection in the struggle _____________ existence, and partner selection

 

A) for B) from
C) form D) off
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) for

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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.

 

No one responded to Rahul's query.

 

A) Rahul's query was not responded to by anyone. B) Rahul's query is not being responded to by anyone.
C) Rahul's query has not been responded to by anyone. D) Rahul's query had not been responded to by anyone.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rahul's query was not responded to by anyone.

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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.

As one of the most misunderstood practices, yoga has often borne the brunt of being __________ in extremes: of yogis in pretzel-like contortions at __________ end of the spectrum, and young Instagram-led, erstwhile-overweight beach posers ____________ the other. The truth is that yoga is what you want it to be — the ultimate customisable exercise form. For a runner, it may mean lengthening muscles to gain _______________, while for someone who is hyper-flexible, it could be a way of __________core strength.

erstwhile-overweight beach posers ____________ the other.

A) in B) on
C) of D) at
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) at

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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.

 

What does "victim-centric" mean in the criminal justice system? It means restoring the confidence of victims in the system and achieving the __________ of justice in whichever sense the idea is conceived. __________ this end, the system must confer certain rights on victims to enable them to _____________ in the proceedings, including the right to be impleaded and to engage an advocate in serious offences, the right to track the progress of ________________, the right to be heard on critical issues and to assist the court in the ___________ of truth.

 

the right to track the progress of ________________

A) a case B) the ruling
C) the proceedings D) the process
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the proceedings

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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.

 

Father said to Rahul, “Are you in such a hurry to cross the road?”

A) Father asked Rahul if he was in such a hurry to cross the road. B) Father asked Rahul whether he was in a big hurry to cross the road.
C) Father asked Rahul that if he was in such a hurry to cross the road. D) Father ask Rahul whether he was in such a hurry to cross the road.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Father asked Rahul if he was in such a hurry to cross the road.

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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it.The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. (Ignore errors of the punctuation if any).Do you wanted/ to discuss this/ project today or can / we do it tomorrow?

A) Do you wanted B) to discuss this
C) project today or can D) we do it tomorrow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Do you wanted

Explanation:

Look at the structure of the sentence in interrogative in present simple.

Do/Does + subject + Verb

Hence, do you want should be used.

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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.

 

A lever enabled you

 

A-controlled the burner flame

B-to raise or lower the wicks

C-and this is how you

 

A) BAC B) ACB  
C) BCA D) ABC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) BCA

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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'.

 

“Our focus is to develop and nurture a democratic (1)/ and accommodative space/platform wherever we go, (2)/ so that all kind of arts can flourish. (3)/ No error (4)

 

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

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