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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.

 

Keep at bay

 

A) Keep your loved ones protected even when they are faced with problems.   B) To control something and prevent it from causing you problems.  
C) Hide your precious stuff.   D) Be alert at all times.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To control something and prevent it from causing you problems.  

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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.

 

No dice

 

A) A great gamble B) Used to refuse a request or indicate that there is no chance of success
C) Be confident of the outcome D) Make false assurances
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Used to refuse a request or indicate that there is no chance of success

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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'.
The lady was knocked down (1)/by a speeding car (2)/upon crossing the road.(3)/No Error (4)

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

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Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.


True, It is the function of the army to maintain law and order in abnormal times. But in normal times there is another force that compels citizens to obey the laws and to act with due regard to the rights of others. The force also protects the lives and the properties of law abiding men. Laws are made to secure the personal safety of its subjects and to prevent murder and crimes of violence. They are made to secure the property of the citizens against theft and damage to protect the rights of communities and castes to carry out their customs and ceremonies, so long as they do not conflict with the rights of others. Now the good citizen, of his own free will obey these laws and he takes care that everything he does is done with due regard to the rights and well-being of others. But the bad citizen is only restrained from breaking these laws by fear of the consequence of his actions. And the necessary steps to compel the bad citizen to act as a good citizen are taken by this force. The supreme control of law and order in a State is in the hands of a Minister who is responsible to the State Assembly and acts through the Inspector General of Police.


Which of the following is not implied in the passage ?

A) Laws protect those who respect it. B) Laws ensure people's religious and social rights absolutely and unconditionally
C) A criminal is detered from committing crimes for fear of the law. D) The forces of law help to transform irresponsible citizens into responsible ones
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Laws ensure people's religious and social rights absolutely and unconditionally

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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.

 

The doctor advised the patients to give up smoking.

 

A) The doctor said to the patients, "Why don't you give up smoking?" B) The doctor said to the patients, "You should give up smoking."
C) The doctor said to the patients, "Give up smoking." D) The doctor said to the patient, "I am advising you to give up smoking."
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The doctor said to the patients, "Give up smoking."

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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.

 

Corruption is an evil generally more ______ in the underdeveloped and developing countries of the world.

A) reluctant B) distant
C) rampant D) extravagant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) rampant

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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'.

 

I asked two persons(A)/the way to the school(B)but neither of them knew it.(C)/No error(D)

 

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

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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.

 

People came out on the streets and ____________ firecrackers to celebrate the victory.

A) burst B) heated
C) burnt D)  ignited
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) burst

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