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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.

 

Easier said than done

 

A) A task which is expected to be difficult turns out to be easy. B) Intentionally tell some one that a difficult task is easy
C) Be more easily talked about than put into practice D) Once a difficult task is done it feels easy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Be more easily talked about than put into practice

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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.

 

Worldwide, journalism and the news industry are struggling, in this digital age, to ________________ their relevance and value under profoundly changed and _________________ circumstances. In response ________________ the challenge, a strong view is forming within the profession that one way to ensure that the activities that __________________ journalism will continue to matter is to hone, strengthen, and develop its professional capabilities to perform certain __________________ tasks.

 

develop its professional capabilities to perform certain __________________ tasks.

 

A) trivial B) core
C) trite D) frivolous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) core

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

 

People criticized him for not offering to pay for the damage.

 

A) He has been criticized for not offering to pay for the damage. B) He was criticized for not offering to pay for the damage.
C) He is criticized for not offering to pay for the damage. D) He is being criticizing for not offering to pay for the damage.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) He was criticized for not offering to pay for the damage.

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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.

 

Our reputation and image is most definitely determined by our ______. Also our ______ tend to be habit forming, in that we have a ______ to act in a particular manner. Hence most people are ______ by their deeds and seem to have little control over their actions. We usually act according to or in response to our surroundings-our circumstances and the environment which to a great extent ______ our priorities and objectives.

 

we have a ______ to act in a particular manner.

 

A) immensity B) propensity
C) viscosity D) virtuously
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) propensity

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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, 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 Captain along with (1)/his team has been (2)/invited to the function.(3)/No Error (4)

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

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In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the
sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

 

I think so she will come to the party.

A) So I think she will come to the party. B) I am thinking she will come to the party.
C) I think she will come to the party. D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) I think she will come to the party.

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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.


According to the writer, which one of the following is not the responsibility of the police ?

A) To protect the privilege of all the citizens. B) To check violent activities of citizens.
C) To ensure peace among citizens by safeguarding individual rights. D) To maintain peace during extraordinary circumstances.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To protect the privilege of all the citizens.

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