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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 _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro
electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy. While non commercial
forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India.


While non commercial forms of energy _____ demand,

A) need B) meet
C) shed D) rests
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) meet

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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.

 

Back to the drawing board

 

A) To solve a problem one has to go back to the root cause B) An inventive person will find fresh ways to solve a problem
C) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised D) An artist is always happy if he gets a chance to go back to painting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) An idea has been unsuccessful and that a new one must be devised

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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 Management Committee (A)/ was divided (B)/ in their opinion. (C)/ No Error (D)

 

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

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In the following question, four words are given, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.

A) Supernumarary B) Supernumerary
C) Supernumarery D) Supernumarey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Supernumerary

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

 

A state where there is no effective government.

 

A) Secular B) Democracy
C) Governance D) Anarchy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Anarchy

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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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The teacher said to the students, "I will not tolerate such behaviour."

A) The teacher said to the students that he would not tolerate such behaviour. B) The teacher said to the students that he would not be tolerating such behaviour.
C) The teacher said to the students that he will not tolerate such behaviour. D) The teacher said to the students that he will not be tolerating such behaviour.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The teacher said to the students that he would not tolerate such behaviour.

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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.

 

Do not insult the poor.

A) The poor are not insulted. B) The poor is not insulted.
C) Let the poor be not insulted. D) Let the poor not be insulted.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Let the poor not be insulted.

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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.

 

Remnant

A) Whole B) Slice
C) Fraction D) Part
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Whole

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