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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Elocution
Explanation: Elocution means the skill of speaking clearly and correctly, especially with proper pronunciation and expression. Therefore, Articulation is the best answer because it refers to clear and distinct speech. The other options like mumbling, stammering, and incoherence describe unclear or defective speech.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Matricide
Explanation: Matricide specifically means the killing of one’s mother. Among the given options, Homicide is the closest meaning because it means the killing of a human being. Although it is broader than matricide, it is still the best available choice among the options.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Alibi
Explanation: An alibi is a claim or proof that a person was somewhere else when a crime happened. Among the given options, Excuse is the nearest in meaning because an alibi is often used as a defense to avoid blame or suspicion. The other options relate to accusation or guilt, which are opposite in sense.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Parole
Explanation: Parole means the conditional release of a prisoner before the full sentence is completed. Among the given options, Freedom is the best answer because parole allows a person to live outside prison under certain conditions. The other options all relate to imprisonment, which is the opposite idea.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Mortuary
Explanation: A mortuary is a place where dead bodies are kept, while a nursery is a place associated with babies, children, or new growth. Therefore, Nursery is the best opposite among the given choices. The other terms such as morgue, dead house, and charnel house are near synonyms of mortuary.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Genocide
Explanation: Genocide means the deliberate destruction of a racial, national, ethnic, or religious group. Its opposite idea is preservation or safeguarding of life, so Protection is the correct answer. The other options—massacre, extermination, and slaughter—are all close in meaning to genocide, not opposites.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Treason
Explanation: Treason means betrayal of one’s country, ruler, or trust. The opposite of betrayal is loyalty or faithfulness, and among the options, Allegiance best expresses that meaning. The other words—betrayal, treachery, and perfidy—are all synonyms of treason.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Solstice
Explanation: A solstice is one of the two points in the year when the sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator. In objective-type vocabulary questions, Equinox is commonly treated as the contrasting term because it refers to the time when day and night are nearly equal. So it is the best available opposite-like pair here.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A claim or proof that a person was somewhere else when a crime or event happened.
Explanation: A claim or proof that a person was somewhere else when a crime or event happened is exactly the meaning of Alibi. The other options do not fit this definition. So the marked answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person who hates, dislikes, or avoids marriage.
Explanation: A Misogamist is a person who hates, dislikes, or avoids marriage. This matches the definition given in the question exactly. The other options are unrelated, so the answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A place where dead bodies are kept before burial, cremation, or examination.
Explanation: A mortuary is a place where dead bodies are kept before burial, cremation, or examination. This matches the sentence accurately. Hence, the marked answer is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The deliberate and systematic killing of a large group of people, especially those belonging to a particular ethnic, racial, religious, or national group.
Explanation: Genocide means the deliberate and systematic killing of a large group of people, especially a particular community. This matches the definition given. Therefore, the answer is correct.
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.
Mrs Laljee in her modest way ________ a little and slipped the chain inside her dress.
Explanation: The sentence suggests a modest emotional reaction before Mrs. Laljee hid the chain inside her dress. Flushed means becoming slightly red due to emotion such as shyness or embarrassment, which fits the context perfectly. The other options do not make sense in the sentence.
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.
Seventeen students were needed for a ___________ in order to discuss the topics during the Student Council meeting.
Explanation: A quorum means the minimum number of members required to be present for a meeting or discussion to be valid. Since the sentence talks about the number of students needed for a Student Council meeting, quorum is the correct word.
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.
During the recent floods two-thirds of our city______ in ruins
Explanation: The subject here is two-thirds of our city, where the focus is on the city as a single whole unit, not on separate parts. Therefore, the singular verb was is correct. The sentence should read, During the recent floods two-thirds of our city was in ruins.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Ravi fought to the bitter end.
Explanation: To fight to the bitter end means to continue struggling until the very end, no matter how difficult the situation becomes or what the consequences are. Therefore, option (a), carried on a contest regardless of the consequences, best expresses the meaning of the idiom.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
He is always praised for his gift of the gab.
Explanation: The gift of the gab means the ability to speak fluently, confidently, and persuasively. So talent for speaking is the best answer. The other options do not capture the idea of verbal skill or eloquence.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
He is not in the good books of his boss.
Explanation: The sentence He is not in the good books of his boss means that he is not in his boss’s favour. Option (b), not in favour with, gives the positive sense.
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.
Changed social setting (1)/ demands the schools to teach (2)/ moral and social values (3)/ among with the academic skills (4) / No error (5)
Explanation: The error is in the phrase among with the academic skills. The correct expression is along with the academic skills. Therefore, option (a) correctly identifies the wrong part of the sentence.
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.
He was angry with me (1)/because he thought my (2)/remark was (3)/aimed before him (4)/ No error (5)
Explanation: The phrase aimed before him is incorrect. The proper expression should be aimed at him. Therefore, option (a) correctly identifies the error in the sentence.
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.
If successful, the research could (1)/ pave the way towards (2)/ the prevention in untimely deaths(3)/ due to fatal illnesses (4)/ No error (5)
Explanation: The phrase the prevention in untimely deaths is grammatically incorrect. It should be the prevention of untimely deaths. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer because it points to the faulty phrase.
A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. <br><br><br> Manja, or the glass-coated string used for flying kites, not only poses threat to humans, animals and birds but also to trees. A study by the country's oldest botanical garden has revealed that it poses a great threat to trees. But how can a snapped string struck in a tree kill the tree? Apparently, it does so by allying with the creepers in the garden. <br><br> A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, located in West Bengal's Howrah district, illustrates in detail how the manja, in collusion with climbers, does the damage. The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees. Lateral branches from the top of the climber and other accessory branches from the ground reaches the top taking support of the first climber, completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight, says the research paper.
Abandoned, torn kite strings stuck in trees benefits whom?
Explanation: The passage clearly says that abandoned, torn kite strings act as a supporting platform for tender climbers and help them reach the top of trees. This shows that the immediate beneficiaries are the creepers or climbers, not the trees, humans, or birds. Therefore, option (a) is correct.
A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. <br><br><br> Manja, or the glass-coated string used for flying kites, not only poses threat to humans, animals and birds but also to trees. A study by the country's oldest botanical garden has revealed that it poses a great threat to trees. But how can a snapped string struck in a tree kill the tree? Apparently, it does so by allying with the creepers in the garden. <br><br> A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, located in West Bengal's Howrah district, illustrates in detail how the manja, in collusion with climbers, does the damage. The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees. Lateral branches from the top of the climber and other accessory branches from the ground reaches the top taking support of the first climber, completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight, says the research paper.
How many scientists contributed to a study by country's oldest botanical gardens on how manja can kill a tree?
Explanation: The passage directly states that the research paper was written by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden. So the correct answer is option (a), Three. The earlier explanation had an option-letter mistake, but the answer itself is correct.
A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. <br><br><br> Manja, or the glass-coated string used for flying kites, not only poses threat to humans, animals and birds but also to trees. A study by the country's oldest botanical garden has revealed that it poses a great threat to trees. But how can a snapped string struck in a tree kill the tree? Apparently, it does so by allying with the creepers in the garden. <br><br> A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, located in West Bengal's Howrah district, illustrates in detail how the manja, in collusion with climbers, does the damage. The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees. Lateral branches from the top of the climber and other accessory branches from the ground reaches the top taking support of the first climber, completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight, says the research paper.
How can a tree be killed by a creeper?
Explanation: The passage explains that the climbers spread over the treetop and completely cover it, which inhibits the penetration of sunlight. Because sunlight is blocked, the tree is harmed. Therefore, option (c) correctly explains how the creeper can kill the tree.
A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. <br><br><br> Manja, or the glass-coated string used for flying kites, not only poses threat to humans, animals and birds but also to trees. A study by the country's oldest botanical garden has revealed that it poses a great threat to trees. But how can a snapped string struck in a tree kill the tree? Apparently, it does so by allying with the creepers in the garden. <br><br> A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, located in West Bengal's Howrah district, illustrates in detail how the manja, in collusion with climbers, does the damage. The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees. Lateral branches from the top of the climber and other accessory branches from the ground reaches the top taking support of the first climber, completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight, says the research paper.
What would be the acronym for India's oldest botanical garden?
Explanation: The full name given in the passage is Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden. Taking the initials gives A-J-C-B-I-B-G, which matches option (c), AJCBIBG. Therefore, the marked answer is correct.
A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. <br><br><br> Manja, or the glass-coated string used for flying kites, not only poses threat to humans, animals and birds but also to trees. A study by the country's oldest botanical garden has revealed that it poses a great threat to trees. But how can a snapped string struck in a tree kill the tree? Apparently, it does so by allying with the creepers in the garden. <br><br> A research paper by three scientists of the Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, located in West Bengal's Howrah district, illustrates in detail how the manja, in collusion with climbers, does the damage. The abandoned, torn kite strings act as an excellent primary supporting platform for the tender climbers, giving easy passage to reach the top of the trees. Lateral branches from the top of the climber and other accessory branches from the ground reaches the top taking support of the first climber, completely covers the treetop, thus inhibiting the penetration of sunlight, says the research paper.
What gives easy passage to 'climbers' to top of the trees?
Explanation: The passage says that abandoned, torn kite strings provide an excellent supporting platform and easy passage to climbers. Since manja is the kite string referred to in the passage, option (b) is the best answer. The earlier explanation ended with the wrong option letter, but the marked answer itself is correct.
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