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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

 

a piece of living tissue that is transplanted surgically.

 

A) hybrid B) bud
C) scion D) graft
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) graft

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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.

 

relevance and value under profoundly changed and _________________ circumstances.

 

A) stagnant B) plethora of
C) variety D) changing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) changing

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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 Trikonasana, or triangle pose, stimulates the function of the entire body and _____________ a lateral (side) stretch to the spine. It helps reduce blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. Practise this asana every day and you'll _________ strength in the ankles, thighs, knees, hips, calves and hamstrings. All standing poses __________the cardiovascular system, so the more you do it, the ________ your stamina will become. The aim is never to overdo it, but to engage regularly, __________ that you get stronger and more stable over time.

 

All standing poses __________the cardiovascular system

A) built B) build
C) building D) to build
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) build

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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.

 

Animals that can live on land and in water.

 

A) Anthropoid B) Aquatic
C) Amphibian D) Marsupial
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Amphibian

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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: One’s language fluency is determined by the quality of reading.
Q: In all cultures and civilizations, much stress is laid on reading but, in the modern times, this activity is being ignored.
R: Reading is an essential basic skills building activity.
S: Besides, vocabulary enrichment, ideas collection, familiarization with different types of writing formats, speaking fluency, etc, all depend upon reading.

A) RSPQ B) QRPS
C) PQRS D) RPSQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RPSQ

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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.

 

But representatives have cynically chosen to look the other _________________ when matters of justice are involved. They seem to have only a will to power; to be part of a new ___________________ elite. _________________ they forget that the history of struggle is the future of struggle. Maoism is one extreme ____________________ struggle ___________________ corrupt appropriative and greedy elites; there are others.

 

_________________ they forget that the history of struggle is the future of struggle.

 

A) Hence B) So
C) Inspite of D) But
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) But

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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.

 

If a country wants to

 

A-to listen to the World Bank, the

B-custodian of big business

C-prove it is business-friendly, it has

 

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

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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.

 

Disarming

 

 

A) Detestable B) Charming
C) Silk D) Convincing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Detestable

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