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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Dissension

A) Bickering B) Controversy
C) Strife D) Harmony
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Harmony

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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.

The lawyer tried to ______________ his client to accept the generous settlement offer.

A) draw B) seduce
C) incite D) persuade
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) persuade

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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: If we manage our time effectively we can accomplish all the activities and tasks we wish to.
Q: It is important that we draw up a time table that we can adopt practically.
R: If we can stick to the time table we can then succeed in achieving our goals whether they are in the short term or long term.
S: This requires drawing up a practicable time table.

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

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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 be heard on critical issues and to assist the court in the ___________ of truth.

A) pursuance B) perusal
C) pursuing D) pursuit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) pursuit

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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 obviously wrong as the cost of school uniform, books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included. ______________ private schools want additional money for special occasions like festivals, picnics, ______________ and projects. And they often recommend tuition for the children. None of this ______________ in this cost calculation. However, the family __________ this burden and these items add significantly to the revenue of private schools.

 

books and stationery, and transport, ________ all are under the monopoly of the school, are not included.

 

A) that B) those
C) which D) when
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) which

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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.

 

Baroque

 

A) Decorative B) Bizzare
C) Plain D) Rich
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Plain

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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 occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way

 

A) Debacle   B) Affliction  
C) Infelicity   D) Serendipity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Serendipity

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

 

We protested that we (was going) all the way to Haridwar.

 

A) is going   B) were going  
C) were went   D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) were going  

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