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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.

 

Rags to riches

 

 

A) It takes a lot of hard work to earn wealth B) To con someone and become rich by taking away their wealth
C) Used to describe a person's rise from a state of extreme poverty to one of great wealth D) Earn wealth or reputation by unfair means
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Used to describe a person's rise from a state of extreme poverty to one of great wealth

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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 ______________, it is that time of the year when the examination results season may be just ending and the admissions season is in progress, and marked by a _________________ of two contradictory voices — often from the same people — that rose to deafening ____________ from April to May when the results of various school boards _________________. The first voice __________________ those who succeeded and did wondrously well.

 

the results of various school boards _________________.

 

A) are declaring B) declare
C) were being declared D) were declared
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) were declared

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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.

 

This argument is completely ______________ and shows very little understanding ____________ education. The costs quoted for private schools, one, have no reliable source of data and, ______________, they discount two kinds of hidden costs — to the family and _____________ the nation. Often the cost of education in private schools is _________________ with the fee per child.

 

shows very little understanding ____________ education.

 

A) of B) for
C) with D) toward
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) of

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 


We have rich cultural _____ . Its roots go into _____. Ours has never been a closed ______. It has _______ just like a tree, ______ to external ______ but holding its roots _______. But one wonders today whether it will be able to hold its _____. The ______ of our cultural heritage has come under the _____ of western culture.

 


to external ______

 

A) influences B) facts
C) modifications D) institutions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) influences

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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 entry of foreign media has to be ______ by strict rules. Any intention to ______ the country politically or economically or any attempt at cultural ______ in order to make the country a slave to the designs of international powers would not be ______. If the foreign media is keen on making a presence on the Indian soil, respect for the country’s unity and ______ is essential.

 

Any intention to ______ the country politically.

 

A) grapple B) cripple
C) scruple D) stripple
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cripple

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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 "Global Nutrition Report 2016" once again ____________ India's slow overall progress ____________ addressing chronic malnutrition, manifest in stunting (low weight for age), wasting (low weight for height), micronutrient __________ and over­weight. Our track _________ in reducing the proportion of undernourished children over the past decade has been modest at best, and _____________ what other countries with comparable socio­economic indicators have achieved.


Our track _________ in reducing the proportion of undernourished children

A) progress B) record
C) report D) result
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) record

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

We were not the wiser after hearing the explanation

A) none B) neither
C) nevertheless D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) none

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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.

Consensus

A) Accord B) Discord
C) Consent D) Unity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Discord

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