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In the following question, sentence given with blank is 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 investigations revealed a ______________lack of efficiency in the functioning of the airlines.

A) plain B) obscure
C) conspicuous D) concealed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) conspicuous

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In the following questions, 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.


Language, they say, is the _____ through which human beings perceive the world. If so, English is perhaps the most _____ lens through which to see animals. It has _____ a cross eyed view of birds, beasts, fish and fowl. The very word “animal” can _____ the brutish and the sensual. Animal _____ imply baseness and vulgarity.
If so, English is perhaps the most _____ lens through which to see animals.

A) distorting B) disturbing
C) popular D) useful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) distorting

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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.
I said to him, "I am too tired now to go out with you."

A) I said to him that I was too tired then to go out with him. B) I said to him that I am too tired then to go out with him.
C) I said to him that I was too tired then to go out with you. D) I said to him that I am too tired then to go out with you.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) I said to him that I was too tired then to go out with him.

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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.

 

She ______ recovering in the hospital.

 

A) were B) were to
C) has D) has been
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) has been

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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.

 

Showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals

 

A) Scrupulous B) Veracious
C) Authentic D) Devious
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Devious

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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.

 

Defile

 

A) Corrupt B) Hallow
C) Sanctify D) Honour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Corrupt

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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.


Which of the following is not implied in the passage ?

A) Laws protect those who respect it. B) Laws ensure people's religious and social rights absolutely and unconditionally
C) A criminal is detered from committing crimes for fear of the law. D) The forces of law help to transform irresponsible citizens into responsible ones
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Laws ensure people's religious and social rights absolutely and unconditionally

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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.

 

No dice

 

A) A great gamble B) Used to refuse a request or indicate that there is no chance of success
C) Be confident of the outcome D) Make false assurances
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Used to refuse a request or indicate that there is no chance of success

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