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

Rebuke

A) Admonition B) Censure
C) Scold D) Flattery
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Flattery

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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.


function of the entire body and _____________ a lateral (side) stretch

A) given B) gave
C) to give D) gives
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) gives

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In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

 

The army has been __________ to be ready to control the floods.

 

A) alerted B) warned
C) awakened D) wanted
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) alerted

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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.

India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace.

India's motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community.

A) one B) distinct
C) essential D) significant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) one

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Cruddy

 

A) Creamy B) Dirty
C) Spotless   D) Greedy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dirty

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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.

Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.


expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.

A) rejuvenation B) reclamation
C) renovation D) restoration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) restoration

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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'.

A rainbow is cause by reflection, refraction, and dispersion (1)/ of light among water droplets resulting in a (2)/ spectrum of light appearing in the sky. (3)/No error (4)

 

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

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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.

Vivekananda dared to attempt to ______ all that was rotting in Indian society and to enrich and learn from all that was noble.

A) create B) sustain
C) derive D) revamp
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) revamp

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