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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Buffoonery
Explanation: Buffoonery means foolish, ridiculous, or clown-like behaviour. Among the given options, Clowning matches the meaning best, while wisdom, sense, and prudence all suggest seriousness and good judgment, which are the opposite in sense.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Dither
Explanation: Dither means to be unable to decide, to act nervously, or to hesitate because of confusion or uncertainty. Hesitate is the closest meaning. The other options such as decide, resolve, and persist do not express indecision.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Excise
Explanation: Excise means to cut out, remove, or delete something. It can also refer to a duty or tax in another context, but here the meaning-based option is Remove. The other options like insert, include, and add express the opposite action.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Glower
Explanation: Glower means to look angrily or sullenly at someone. Scowl is the closest synonym because it also refers to an angry facial expression. Smile, approve, and admire all reflect positive feelings and do not fit the meaning.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Irradiate
Explanation: Irradiate means to shine on, brighten, or illuminate. Therefore, its opposite is Obscure, which means to darken, hide, or make unclear. The other options like illuminate, brighten, and radiate are all similar in meaning to irradiate.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Niggardly
Explanation: Niggardly means stingy, miserly, or unwilling to spend. Therefore, its opposite is Generous. The other options—stingy, miserly, and parsimonious—are all near-synonyms of niggardly, so they cannot be the correct opposite.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Noncommittal
Explanation: Noncommittal means vague, evasive, or not expressing a clear opinion or decision. Its opposite is Definite, which means clear, certain, and specific. The other options—vague, evasive, and ambiguous—support the same meaning as noncommittal.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Quarry
Explanation: This answer can be accepted as correct in the given set. Quarry can mean prey or target, and among the given options, Cover works as the nearest opposite in the sense of hiding or protecting rather than pursuing as a target. The other options are either related meanings or not opposites.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To be unable to make a decision or to act nervously without a clear purpose.
Explanation: The sentence describes inability to decide and nervous, purposeless behaviour, which matches Dither exactly. The other words do not fit this meaning: beholden means obligated, buffoonery means foolish behaviour, and excise means remove.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To cut out or remove something, especially by cutting; also a tax on goods produced within a country.
Explanation: The sentence defines both meanings of Excise : to cut out or remove, and also a tax on goods produced within a country. Therefore, Excise is the most accurate choice. The other options are unrelated to this definition.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To light up, expose to radiation, or make something brighter and clearer.
Explanation: Irradiate means to light up, expose to radiation, or brighten. The description in the sentence matches this meaning directly. The other options—niggardly, noncommittal, and quarry—have completely different meanings.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Not expressing a clear opinion, decision, or promise.
Explanation: The phrase not expressing a clear opinion, decision, or promise defines Noncommittal. It refers to speech or behaviour that avoids commitment. The other words do not express this idea.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
You and your company would be ________ by the standard of both your public and private behaviour.
Explanation: The sentence means that people and companies are evaluated by their public and private behaviour. Judged fits naturally and logically in that context. The other options do not suit the meaning of evaluation or assessment.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
Seeing his dead father in a movie, the little boy is thrilled because the sight brings his father to him; the mother, on the other hand, finds the scene ________ because it increases her grief hundred fold.
Explanation: The mother finds the scene extremely painful because it increases her grief many times over. Unbearable best conveys that emotional intensity. The other words either repeat the boy’s emotion or do not logically fit the context.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
On my return from a long holiday I had to ________ with a lot of work
Explanation: The phrase catch up with a lot of work means to deal with accumulated pending work after being away. The other phrasal verbs do not fit this context: catch on means understand, make up has different meanings, and take up means begin or occupy.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Capital Punishment
Explanation: Capital punishment means the legal punishment of death imposed by the state for a serious crime. Therefore, Death sentence is the closest meaning. The other options refer to imprisonment and are not equivalent.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
to break the ice
Explanation: The idiom to break the ice means to say or do something that reduces tension and makes social interaction easier. It does not mean making people laugh necessarily, but making them feel comfortable and less awkward.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
cap in hand
Explanation: The phrase cap in hand means to approach someone humbly, politely, or respectfully, often while asking for help or money. It suggests modesty and even a little embarrassment, so option (c) is the best match.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
The meteorological department (1)/ predicted that the (2)/ rains and thunderstorm may (3) / continue throughout today (4)/ No error(5)
Explanation: The error is in the phrase rains and thunderstorm may because the coordinated nouns are not parallel in number; it should be rain and thunderstorm may continue or rains and thunderstorms may continue. So the faulty part lies in segment (3), which corresponds to option (d).
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
The convergence of (1)/ Indian accounting standards with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) beginning (2)/ In April is expecting to (3)/ see power companies Struggling with (4)/ significant first time adoption impact No error (5)
Explanation: The error is in the phrase In April is expecting to because the construction should be in April is expected to, not is expecting to. The subject The convergence is not doing the action of expecting; rather, it is something that is expected. So option (d) is the correct answer.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
Activists opposing the rail project said (1) / that the eleven new flyovers to be built (2)/would practically ring (3)/ the death knell for the city (4)/ No error (5)
Explanation: The sentence is acceptable in structure and meaning. Ring the death knell is a correct idiomatic expression meaning to signal the end of something, and the rest of the sentence is grammatically sound.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Despite the global slowdown, the online shopping In India has increased. The growing pace of online buying is because of the attractive discounted prices offered and the ability of the customers to research and compare the prices across several outlets. The average frequency of online purchases in India grew up to 2.9 in the fourth quarter of 2008 from 2.6 during the same quarter in 2007, as reported by the survey of Master Card Worldwide The economic meltdown has not affected our business, Said the CEO of an ecommerce portal which specializes in personalized gifting and merchandise space in India. <br><br> He said Our business has increased up to five times this year despite the economic recession. Currently, we possess a database of 25,000 designs posted by a thousand designers so that the users can create their own merchandise by selecting the designs sitting at home. The CEO also said that with the rise in bandwidth penetration in India and the Increasing awareness of internet among people, the online shoppers sense the convenience to click on the products they want to purchase. Holding onto a similar conviction, the CEO of another Company said, With the convenience of online buying, customers can save their time and money to move across multiple outlets for a product. The online shoppers also plan their shopping in advance and conduct research on their planned purchases. <br><br> It becomes easier for the customers to decide the price at which they want the products. Sharing views on this point, the Manager of the ecommerce portal says, Through the online shopping, customers can attain the objective of value for money during these tough times. Today, India is the only country where the 18 to 29 years age group has the highest average spend on online shopping. In India, the popular online purchases include the home appliances and the electronic gadgets like cell phones, camera, laptops and so on. According to the survey, the repurchasing of electronic products has gone up by 51 percent. So to drive these online shoppers, ecommerce portals are adopting a networking culture by Incorporating social networking feature in their websites, so that people can discuss with their friends and relatives before buying the particular product. There are more startups, who are Innovating their products to combat slowdown.
What does the phrase Value for money as used in the passage mean ? (l) Get the best at optimum price
Explanation: In the passage, value for money means getting the best possible benefit or quality at a reasonable or optimum price. Option (c), Buy the cheapest possible product, is too narrow and does not capture the real meaning. Since the correct sense is not properly represented in the options list, None of these is the best answer.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Despite the global slowdown, the online shopping In India has increased. The growing pace of online buying is because of the attractive discounted prices offered and the ability of the customers to research and compare the prices across several outlets. The average frequency of online purchases in India grew up to 2.9 in the fourth quarter of 2008 from 2.6 during the same quarter in 2007, as reported by the survey of Master Card Worldwide The economic meltdown has not affected our business, Said the CEO of an ecommerce portal which specializes in personalized gifting and merchandise space in India. <br><br> He said Our business has increased up to five times this year despite the economic recession. Currently, we possess a database of 25,000 designs posted by a thousand designers so that the users can create their own merchandise by selecting the designs sitting at home. The CEO also said that with the rise in bandwidth penetration in India and the Increasing awareness of internet among people, the online shoppers sense the convenience to click on the products they want to purchase. Holding onto a similar conviction, the CEO of another Company said, With the convenience of online buying, customers can save their time and money to move across multiple outlets for a product. The online shoppers also plan their shopping in advance and conduct research on their planned purchases. <br><br> It becomes easier for the customers to decide the price at which they want the products. Sharing views on this point, the Manager of the ecommerce portal says, Through the online shopping, customers can attain the objective of value for money during these tough times. Today, India is the only country where the 18 to 29 years age group has the highest average spend on online shopping. In India, the popular online purchases include the home appliances and the electronic gadgets like cell phones, camera, laptops and so on. According to the survey, the repurchasing of electronic products has gone up by 51 percent. So to drive these online shoppers, ecommerce portals are adopting a networking culture by Incorporating social networking feature in their websites, so that people can discuss with their friends and relatives before buying the particular product. There are more startups, who are Innovating their products to combat slowdown.
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE In the context of the passage?
Explanation: The passage says online buying increased because of discounts, price comparison, convenience, and research ability. It does not say that online purchases increased because the buyers are rich. Therefore, option (c) is the statement that is not true in the context of the passage.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Despite the global slowdown, the online shopping In India has increased. The growing pace of online buying is because of the attractive discounted prices offered and the ability of the customers to research and compare the prices across several outlets. The average frequency of online purchases in India grew up to 2.9 in the fourth quarter of 2008 from 2.6 during the same quarter in 2007, as reported by the survey of Master Card Worldwide The economic meltdown has not affected our business, Said the CEO of an ecommerce portal which specializes in personalized gifting and merchandise space in India. <br><br> He said Our business has increased up to five times this year despite the economic recession. Currently, we possess a database of 25,000 designs posted by a thousand designers so that the users can create their own merchandise by selecting the designs sitting at home. The CEO also said that with the rise in bandwidth penetration in India and the Increasing awareness of internet among people, the online shoppers sense the convenience to click on the products they want to purchase. Holding onto a similar conviction, the CEO of another Company said, With the convenience of online buying, customers can save their time and money to move across multiple outlets for a product. The online shoppers also plan their shopping in advance and conduct research on their planned purchases. <br><br> It becomes easier for the customers to decide the price at which they want the products. Sharing views on this point, the Manager of the ecommerce portal says, Through the online shopping, customers can attain the objective of value for money during these tough times. Today, India is the only country where the 18 to 29 years age group has the highest average spend on online shopping. In India, the popular online purchases include the home appliances and the electronic gadgets like cell phones, camera, laptops and so on. According to the survey, the repurchasing of electronic products has gone up by 51 percent. So to drive these online shoppers, ecommerce portals are adopting a networking culture by Incorporating social networking feature in their websites, so that people can discuss with their friends and relatives before buying the particular product. There are more startups, who are Innovating their products to combat slowdown.
What according to the CEO of the eCommerce portal is the reason for the increase in the number of online shoppers? <br><br> A. Greater bandwidth is now available in India. <br> B. Internet is available at a cheap cost. <br> C. More people are aware of the internet.
Explanation: The passage states that the increase in online shoppers is due to the rise in bandwidth penetration and increasing awareness of the internet among people. It does not mention cheap internet cost. Therefore, only statements A and C are supported.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Despite the global slowdown, the online shopping In India has increased. The growing pace of online buying is because of the attractive discounted prices offered and the ability of the customers to research and compare the prices across several outlets. The average frequency of online purchases in India grew up to 2.9 in the fourth quarter of 2008 from 2.6 during the same quarter in 2007, as reported by the survey of Master Card Worldwide The economic meltdown has not affected our business, Said the CEO of an ecommerce portal which specializes in personalized gifting and merchandise space in India. <br><br> He said Our business has increased up to five times this year despite the economic recession. Currently, we possess a database of 25,000 designs posted by a thousand designers so that the users can create their own merchandise by selecting the designs sitting at home. The CEO also said that with the rise in bandwidth penetration in India and the Increasing awareness of internet among people, the online shoppers sense the convenience to click on the products they want to purchase. Holding onto a similar conviction, the CEO of another Company said, With the convenience of online buying, customers can save their time and money to move across multiple outlets for a product. The online shoppers also plan their shopping in advance and conduct research on their planned purchases. <br><br> It becomes easier for the customers to decide the price at which they want the products. Sharing views on this point, the Manager of the ecommerce portal says, Through the online shopping, customers can attain the objective of value for money during these tough times. Today, India is the only country where the 18 to 29 years age group has the highest average spend on online shopping. In India, the popular online purchases include the home appliances and the electronic gadgets like cell phones, camera, laptops and so on. According to the survey, the repurchasing of electronic products has gone up by 51 percent. So to drive these online shoppers, ecommerce portals are adopting a networking culture by Incorporating social networking feature in their websites, so that people can discuss with their friends and relatives before buying the particular product. There are more startups, who are Innovating their products to combat slowdown.
Which of the following statements is TRUE in the context of the passage?
Explanation: The passage supports all four statements: customers find online shopping convenient, home appliances are popular online purchases, cameras/laptops/mobile phones are also popular, and the 18–29 age group has the highest average online spend. Since all statements are true, option (e) is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words in the passage are printed in bold to help you to locate them easily while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Despite the global slowdown, the online shopping In India has increased. The growing pace of online buying is because of the attractive discounted prices offered and the ability of the customers to research and compare the prices across several outlets. The average frequency of online purchases in India grew up to 2.9 in the fourth quarter of 2008 from 2.6 during the same quarter in 2007, as reported by the survey of Master Card Worldwide The economic meltdown has not affected our business, Said the CEO of an ecommerce portal which specializes in personalized gifting and merchandise space in India. <br><br> He said Our business has increased up to five times this year despite the economic recession. Currently, we possess a database of 25,000 designs posted by a thousand designers so that the users can create their own merchandise by selecting the designs sitting at home. The CEO also said that with the rise in bandwidth penetration in India and the Increasing awareness of internet among people, the online shoppers sense the convenience to click on the products they want to purchase. Holding onto a similar conviction, the CEO of another Company said, With the convenience of online buying, customers can save their time and money to move across multiple outlets for a product. The online shoppers also plan their shopping in advance and conduct research on their planned purchases. <br><br> It becomes easier for the customers to decide the price at which they want the products. Sharing views on this point, the Manager of the ecommerce portal says, Through the online shopping, customers can attain the objective of value for money during these tough times. Today, India is the only country where the 18 to 29 years age group has the highest average spend on online shopping. In India, the popular online purchases include the home appliances and the electronic gadgets like cell phones, camera, laptops and so on. According to the survey, the repurchasing of electronic products has gone up by 51 percent. So to drive these online shoppers, ecommerce portals are adopting a networking culture by Incorporating social networking feature in their websites, so that people can discuss with their friends and relatives before buying the particular product. There are more startups, who are Innovating their products to combat slowdown.
How can customers plan their purchases online in advance ?
Explanation: The passage clearly says that online shoppers plan purchases in advance by conducting research and that it becomes easier for them to decide the price at which they want products. So option (b) directly matches the passage.
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