General English And Aptitude Quiz!
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Questions and Answers
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In the town of Agra there lived a rich businessman. But he was also quite a miser. Various people used to flock outside his house everyday hoping for some kind of generosity, but they always had to return home disappointed. He used to ward them off with false promises and then never lived up to his word. Then one day, a poet named Raidas arrived at his house and said that he wanted to read out his poems to the rich man. As the rich man was very fond of poetry, he welcomed him in with open arms. Raidas started to recite all his poems one by one. The rich man was very pleased and especially so when he heard and especially so when he heard the poem that Raidas had written on him. In those days it was a custom for rich man and kings to show their appreciation through a reward or a gift, as that was the only means of earning that a poor poet possessed. So the rich man promised Raidas some gifts and asked him to come and collect them the next day, Raidas was pleased. The next morning when he arrived at the house, the rich man pretended that he had never laid eyes on him before. When Raidas reminded him of his promise, he said that although Raidas was a good poet he liked the poems which were written on him and rest of the poems were very ordinary. He also said that he had earlier promised a reward to Raidas not because he was really pleased or impressed but to simply encourage him. Raidas was extremely upset, but as there was nothing that he could do, he quietly left the house. On his way home he saw his brother Kuber riding a horse. So he stopped him and asked for his help after narrating the whole incident. Kuber took him to his own house in order to come up with a plan. Alter giving it to some thought he asked Raidas to go to a friend’s house with five gold coins and request the friend to plan a dinner where the rich man would also be invited. He then narrated his plan to him.Raidas had one trustworthy friend whose name was Mayadas. So he went up to him and told him his plan. The next day, Mayadas went to the rich man’s house and invited him for the dinner. He said that he intended to serve his guests in vessels of gold, which the guests would get to take home after the meal. The rich man was thrilled to hear this and jumped at the offer. After the rich man arrived at Mayadas house, he was surprised to see no other guests there but Raidas. Anyhow, they welcomed him in and started a polite conversation. The rich man had come on an empty stomach and so was hungrier by the minute. Finally at midnight the rich man could bear his hunger no longer and asked Mayadas to serve the food. Mayadas sounded extremely surprised when he asked him what food he was talking about. The rich man tried to remind him that he had been invited for dinner. At this point Raidas asked him for the proof of the invitation. The rich man had no answer. At the point Raidas reminded the rich man of the same treatment that he had meted out to him. The rich man realized his mistake and begged for forgiveness. He said that Raidas was a good poet and had not asked him for any reward. He himself had promised to give him some gifts and then cheated him out of them. To make up for his mistake he took out the necklace that he was wearing and gifted it to Raidas. Then they all sat down to eat a happy meal
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Four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair. Talkative: Garrulity
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Garbled: Distorted
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Sensitive: Unsusceptible
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Delinquent: Derelict
- D.
Gullible: Naiveté
Correct Answer
D. Gullible: NaivetéExplanation
The first pair, "Talkative: Garrulity," shows a relationship between a characteristic and its corresponding noun form. "Talkative" describes someone who talks a lot, and "Garrulity" is the noun form of this characteristic. Similarly, in the answer pair "Gullible: Naiveté," "Gullible" describes someone who is easily fooled or deceived, and "Naiveté" is the noun form of this characteristic. Both pairs show a relationship between a characteristic and its corresponding noun form, making the answer pair the one that most closely matches the first pair.Rate this question:
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Four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair. Pilot: Cockpit
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Doctor: Hospital
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Man: Mammal
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Dog: Kennel
- D.
Ammeter: Current
Correct Answer
A. Doctor: HospitalExplanation
The first pair, Pilot: Cockpit, shows a relationship between a profession and the place where they work. Similarly, the second pair, Doctor: Hospital, also shows a relationship between a profession (doctor) and the place where they work (hospital). Therefore, the relation between the second pair most closely matches the first pair.Rate this question:
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Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning.Tenacious
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Unyielding
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Rigid
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Pliable
- D.
Inexorable
Correct Answer
C. PliableExplanation
The word "tenacious" means to be determined, persistent, or unwilling to give up. The word "pliable" means easily bent, flexible, or adaptable. These two words are opposite in meaning as being tenacious implies being unyielding or rigid, while being pliable suggests being flexible or adaptable. Therefore, "pliable" is the most nearly opposite in meaning to "tenacious".Rate this question:
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Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Quandary
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Predicament
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Impasse
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Perplexity
- D.
Certainty
Correct Answer
D. CertaintyExplanation
The word "quandary" refers to a state of uncertainty or confusion. The options "predicament," "impasse," and "perplexity" all have similar meanings to quandary, as they all indicate a state of uncertainty or difficulty. However, "certainty" is the opposite of uncertainty, as it means having a firm belief or conviction about something. Therefore, "certainty" is the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning to "quandary."Rate this question:
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In the following question, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option marked ‘no improvement needed’. Having given up smoking, he had no utilize of a lighter.
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Use of
- B.
Use for
- C.
Utility
- D.
No improvement needed
Correct Answer
B. Use forExplanation
The underlined part of the sentence "no utilize of a lighter" is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase should be "use for" which means to have a purpose or function for something. Therefore, the correct answer is "use for".Rate this question:
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In the following question, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option marked ‘no improvement needed’. Sudama was true with his friend Krishna.
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Of
- B.
For
- C.
To
- D.
No improvement needed
Correct Answer
C. ToExplanation
The underlined part of the sentence "Sudama was true with his friend Krishna" needs to be replaced with "to" to make the sentence grammatically correct. The correct sentence would be "Sudama was true to his friend Krishna." This phrase indicates that Sudama was loyal or faithful to his friend Krishna.Rate this question:
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Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. She penned her feelings in a letter and posted it to him. Now, the ball was in his court.
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The final decision rested on him
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Her letter had reached him
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He had nothing to say
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He was caught in a trap
Correct Answer
A. The final decision rested on himExplanation
The phrase "the ball was in his court" means that the responsibility or decision-making power lies with someone. In this context, it suggests that the final decision rested on him, indicating that he had the authority or power to make the decision.Rate this question:
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Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. She was so intimidated by the presence of the school principal that she forgot her memorized lines and started to beat around the bush.
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To run around a nearby bush in fright
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To talk indirectly, without coming to the main point
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To stammer
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To tap her feet in despair
Correct Answer
B. To talk indirectly, without coming to the main pointExplanation
The correct answer is "to talk indirectly, without coming to the main point." This means that the person is avoiding addressing the main issue or topic and instead speaking in a roundabout or evasive manner. In the given sentence, the person is so intimidated by the school principal that they forget their lines and start speaking in a vague or indirect way, rather than addressing the main point.Rate this question:
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Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.Ravi shifted into a new house. His new LCD television cost him an arm and a leg.
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Very little
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Was very expensive
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He hurt himself while carrying in the TV set
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Was fairly priced
Correct Answer
B. Was very expensiveExplanation
The phrase "cost him an arm and a leg" is an idiomatic expression that means something was very expensive. Therefore, the correct answer is "was very expensive."Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. A speech delivered without any prior preparation
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Narration
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Argument
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Dialectic
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Extempore
Correct Answer
D. ExtemporeExplanation
Extempore is the correct alternative that can be substituted for "A speech delivered without any prior preparation." Extempore refers to a speech or presentation that is given without any prior planning or preparation. It is often impromptu and requires the speaker to think on their feet and deliver a coherent and spontaneous speech.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. Afternoon nap
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Reprieve
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Truce
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Siesta
- D.
Respite
Correct Answer
C. SiestaExplanation
The word "siesta" is the most appropriate alternative to substitute for the phrase "afternoon nap". A siesta is a short nap or rest taken in the afternoon, typically after lunch. It is a common practice in many cultures, especially in warm climates, to take a siesta to rest and recharge during the hottest part of the day. Therefore, "siesta" is the best choice that accurately conveys the meaning of an afternoon nap.Rate this question:
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Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word. Transitory
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Frivolous
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Transient
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Elusive
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Resilient
Correct Answer
B. TransientExplanation
The word "transient" means lasting only for a short time or temporary. This is the closest in meaning to "transitory", which also means lasting for only a brief period of time. The other options do not convey the same meaning. "Frivolous" means not having any serious purpose or value, "elusive" means difficult to find or grasp, and "resilient" means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.Rate this question:
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Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word. Ductile
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Unyielding
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Tractable
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Irresistible
- D.
Alluring
Correct Answer
B. TractableExplanation
The word "ductile" refers to the ability to be easily shaped or molded. Among the given options, "tractable" is the closest in meaning to "ductile" as it also means easily controlled or influenced. "Unyielding" means not easily giving in or changing, "irresistible" means impossible to resist, and "alluring" means attractive or tempting.Rate this question:
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The question below consists of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph. A) It is not as severely shortened as note-making. B) Summarising follows note making. C) If the main points are to be reported we present a summary. D) The purpose of note-making is usually for one’s own personal reference.
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ABCD
- B.
DCAB
- C.
BCAD
- D.
BDCA
Correct Answer
D. BDCAExplanation
Note-making is a process of condensing information for personal reference, which is explained in sentence D. Sentence B states that summarizing follows note-making, indicating that summarizing is the next step after note-making. Sentence C states that if the main points need to be reported, a summary is presented, suggesting that summarizing is done for the purpose of reporting. Finally, sentence A states that note-making is not as severely shortened as note-making, implying that summarizing is a more concise form of condensing information compared to note-making. Therefore, the correct sequence is BDCA.Rate this question:
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In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. In poor countries…......... A) for cooking B) local forests are C) to procure firewood D) being decimated in order
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ACBD
- B.
BDCA
- C.
BACD
- D.
DCAB
Correct Answer
B. BDCAExplanation
Local forests are being decimated in order to procure firewood in poor countries.Rate this question:
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The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’. Crops are usually growing faster in rainy season than in winter.
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Crops
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Are usually growing faster
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In rainy season than in winter
- D.
No error
Correct Answer
B. Are usually growing fasterExplanation
The error in the sentence lies in the use of the verb "growing" after the verb "are." The correct form should be "grow" instead of "growing." Therefore, the correct sentence should be "Crops usually grow faster in the rainy season than in winter."Rate this question:
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He question below consists of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph. A) When French painter Jean Dubuffet mooted the concept of ‘art brut’ in the 1940s, the art of the untrained visionary was of minority interest. B) This genre is described as the art of those who ‘have no right’ to be artists as they have received no formal training, yet show talent and artistic insight. C) From its almost veiled beginnings, ‘outsider art’, has gradually become the fastest growing area of interest in contemporary art internationally. D) Their works are a stimulating contrast to a lot of mainstream offerings.
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DCAB
- B.
ACBD
- C.
ABCD
- D.
DCBA
Correct Answer
B. ACBDExplanation
The correct sequence is ACBD. Sentence A introduces the concept of 'art brut' and its initial lack of popularity. Sentence C follows by stating that 'outsider art' has now become a rapidly growing area of interest in contemporary art. Sentence B provides a description of 'art brut' as the art of untrained individuals with talent and insight. Finally, sentence D concludes the paragraph by highlighting that the works of outsider artists offer a stimulating contrast to mainstream art.Rate this question:
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Why was the rich businessman thrilled on being invited over to dinner by Mayadas?
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He was thrilled to have dinner for free.
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No one had ever invited him over for dinner since he was very miserly.
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Mayadas had promised to serve in gold dishes which the guests were allowed to take home with them.
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Mayadas had promised many delicacies in the dinner.
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None of these
Correct Answer
C. Mayadas had promised to serve in gold dishes which the guests were allowed to take home with them.Explanation
The rich businessman was thrilled on being invited over to dinner by Mayadas because Mayadas had promised to serve in gold dishes which the guests were allowed to take home with them. This suggests that the businessman is excited about the prospect of receiving valuable items as a gift, which aligns with his wealthy and materialistic nature.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is true in context of the passage?
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It was Raidas’s brother Kuber’s plan to teach the rich businessman a lesson.
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The rich businessman had to return empty stomach from Mayada’s house.
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Mayadas was a trustworthy friend of the rich businessman.
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All are true
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None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Mayadas was a trustworthy friend of the rich businessman.Explanation
The passage suggests that Mayadas was a trustworthy friend of the rich businessman. This is inferred from the fact that the rich businessman went to Mayadas's house for a meal, indicating a level of trust and friendship between them.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is the moral of the story?
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A house divided against it cannot stand.
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A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
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Never make a promise.
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Never go back on your promises.
Correct Answer
D. Never go back on your promises.Explanation
The moral of the story is "Never go back on your promises." This means that once you make a commitment or promise to someone, it is important to keep your word and not break it. Going back on your promises can lead to a loss of trust and credibility, and it is important to honor your commitments to maintain healthy relationships and a good reputation.Rate this question:
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Which of the following best describes Kuber?
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Manipulative
- B.
Clever
- C.
Miserly
- D.
Influential
Correct Answer
B. CleverExplanation
Clever is the best description for Kuber because it implies that he is intelligent, resourceful, and quick-witted. This suggests that Kuber is able to think and act strategically, making him adept at solving problems and achieving his goals. The term "clever" also carries a positive connotation, indicating that Kuber's intelligence is used in a positive and advantageous way.Rate this question:
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Livingstone deserves the credit of which of the following?
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For expanding his empire.
- B.
For enjoying the wildlife of the continent.
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For exploring part of Africa and living among the tribals.
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For quenching his thirst of living in the company of nature.
Correct Answer
C. For exploring part of Africa and living among the tribals.Explanation
Livingstone deserves the credit for exploring part of Africa and living among the tribals because he ventured into uncharted territories, discovering new regions and documenting his findings. He immersed himself in the local culture, establishing relationships with the tribal communities and gaining a deep understanding of their way of life. Livingstone's exploration and interaction with the tribals contributed significantly to the knowledge and understanding of Africa's geography, people, and resources.Rate this question:
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In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part.This buggy has been adapted to a three year old kid .
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For a three year old kid
- B.
From a three year old kid
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Into a three year old kid
- D.
By a three year old kid
- E.
No correction required
Correct Answer
A. For a three year old kidExplanation
The correct answer is "for a three year old kid". This is the most suitable option because it accurately conveys the intended meaning of the sentence. The sentence is talking about how the buggy has been adapted specifically for a three year old kid, indicating that it is suitable for their use. The other options do not convey the same meaning and would not make sense in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part.He lives in Asia since 1995.
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Had lived in Asia since
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Has lived in Asia since
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Continues to live in Asia since
- D.
Has been living in Asia since
- E.
No correction required
Correct Answer
D. Has been living in Asia sinceExplanation
The correct answer is "has been living in Asia since". This is because the sentence is talking about a continuous action that started in the past and is still happening in the present. The present perfect continuous tense "has been living" is used to indicate this ongoing action.Rate this question:
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In the following question there are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks. When the judge entered the bailiff ....... to greet him. A ....... by any other name smells just as sweet.
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Stood up
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Rose
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Damsel
- D.
Forgot
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Pumpkin pie
Correct Answer
A. Stood upExplanation
When the judge entered the bailiff stood up to greet him. A rose by any other name smells just as sweet.Rate this question:
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The given sentence has been divided into parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Choose the part which has grammatical error or else choose ‘No error’ as your answer. He gave me (a)/ an account of all the people (b) / he met when he (c)/ is on official tour(d).
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A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
D. DExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense, so the verb "is" in part D should be changed to "was" to maintain consistency.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition He comes ______ a family which has a passion _______ playing cricket.
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From, in
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Off, for
- C.
Of, in
- D.
Of, for
Correct Answer
D. Of, forExplanation
The correct answer is "of, for". The preposition "of" is used to show possession or belonging, indicating that he belongs to a family. The preposition "for" is used to indicate the purpose or passion, showing that the family has a passion for playing cricket.Rate this question:
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Select the correctly spelled word
- A.
Surveilance
- B.
Survelliance
- C.
Surveillance
- D.
Servellence
Correct Answer
C. SurveillanceExplanation
The correct spelling is "Surveillance". It refers to the monitoring or observation of people, places, or activities to gather information or maintain security. The other options, "Surveilance", "Survelliance", and "Servellence" are misspelled variations of the correct word.Rate this question:
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Find the odd term from the given 4 options which does not belong to the group of remaining options.
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Vulture
- B.
Doves
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Kingfishers
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Kiwi
Correct Answer
D. KiwiExplanation
The odd term in this group is "Kiwi" because it is the only option that is not a type of bird. Vultures, doves, and kingfishers are all types of birds, whereas kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand.Rate this question:
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Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words: If Charles Darwin is to biologist, then Archimedes is to ______________.
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mathematics
- B.
Sociology
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Literature
- D.
Religion
Correct Answer
A. mathematicsExplanation
The relationship between Charles Darwin and biologist is that Charles Darwin is a well-known figure in the field of biology. Similarly, the relationship between Archimedes and mathematics is that Archimedes is a famous figure in the field of mathematics. Therefore, the correct answer is mathematics.Rate this question:
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Select the most effective word from the options given below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully. A ___________ of advisers.
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Army
- B.
board
- C.
Crowd
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Council
Correct Answer
D. CouncilExplanation
The word "council" is the most effective choice to fill in the blank because it refers to a group of people who are chosen or elected to make decisions or give advice. The other options, such as "army," "board," and "crowd," do not accurately convey the idea of a group of advisers.Rate this question:
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Select the correctly spelled word
- A.
Rhyme
- B.
Rhythm
- C.
Rhythm
- D.
Rythem
Correct Answer
B. RhythmExplanation
The correct spelling is "rhythm." This word refers to a regular pattern of sounds or beats in music or poetry. It is spelled with an "h" after the "y" and does not contain the letter "e" after the "y."Rate this question:
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Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words: Aligator : reptiles
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Monkey : amphibians
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Monkey : mammals
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Monkey : aquatics
- D.
Monkey : rhodents
Correct Answer
B. Monkey : mammalsExplanation
The correct answer is Monkey : mammals. The relationship between the words "Aligator" and "reptiles" is that an alligator is a type of reptile. Similarly, a monkey is a type of mammal.Rate this question:
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Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words: Sum: Plus
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Subtract:Minus
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Donkey:Cart
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Life: Death
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Subtract:MinusExplanation
The relationship between "Sum: Plus" is that "Sum" is a mathematical operation that involves adding numbers together, and "Plus" is the symbol used to represent addition. Similarly, the relationship between "Subtract: Minus" is that "Subtract" is a mathematical operation that involves subtracting numbers, and "Minus" is the symbol used to represent subtraction. The other options do not have a similar relationship.Rate this question:
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The given sentence has been divided into 5 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer. A boy who is (1) / constantly hesitating about (2) / which of any two tasks (3) / he will do first, will ultimately do either. (4) / No correction required. (5)
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1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
No Correction Required
Correct Answer
D. 4Explanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct. It states that a boy who is constantly hesitating about which of any two tasks he will do first will ultimately do either. There is no grammatical error in any of the parts of the sentence.Rate this question:
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3/4th of a number exceeds its 2/3rd by 8. What is the number?
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96
- B.
36
- C.
72
- D.
144
Correct Answer
A. 96Explanation
Let the number be x. According to the given information, (3/4)x - (2/3)x = 8. Simplifying this equation, we get (9x - 8x)/12 = 8. Solving for x, we find that x = 96. Therefore, the number is 96.Rate this question:
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The timing of a college is from 12 p.m to 4.20 p.m. Five lectures are held in the given duration and a break of 5 minutes after each lecture is given to the students. Find the duration of each lecture.
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52 minutes
- B.
45 minutes
- C.
30 minutes
- D.
48 minutes
Correct Answer
D. 48 minutesExplanation
In the given question, the college timing is from 12 p.m to 4.20 p.m, which is a duration of 4 hours and 20 minutes. In this duration, five lectures are held and a break of 5 minutes is given after each lecture. To find the duration of each lecture, we need to subtract the total break time from the total duration. Since there are four breaks (one after each lecture), the total break time is 4 breaks * 5 minutes = 20 minutes. Therefore, the duration of each lecture is the remaining time after subtracting the break time from the total duration, which is 4 hours and 20 minutes - 20 minutes = 4 hours. Convert this to minutes: 4 hours * 60 minutes/hour = 240 minutes. Finally, divide the total duration by the number of lectures: 240 minutes / 5 lectures = 48 minutes per lecture.Rate this question:
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For a road work, a contractor was given a deadline to complete the work in 25 days. Hence, he employed a certain number of workers to accomplish the job. But from the very first day 9 workers were absent and the remaining workers could finish the work in 40 days. What number of workers did the contractor hired in the beginning?
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20
- B.
30
- C.
24
- D.
16
Correct Answer
C. 24Explanation
The contractor hired 24 workers in the beginning. If the work could be completed in 40 days with the remaining workers, it means that the remaining workers were able to complete 1/40th of the work in a single day. Since there were 9 workers absent from the very first day, it can be assumed that the total number of workers initially hired was 24 + 9 = 33. Therefore, the contractor hired 33 workers in the beginning.Rate this question:
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- 40.
A inlet pipe can fill a tank in 12 hours and an outlet pipe can empty the tank in 16 hours. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, find the time taken to fill the tank.
- A.
36 hours
- B.
12 hours
- C.
4 hours
- D.
48 hours
Correct Answer
D. 48 hoursExplanation
The inlet pipe can fill the tank in 12 hours, while the outlet pipe can empty the tank in 16 hours. This means that the inlet pipe fills 1/12 of the tank per hour, while the outlet pipe empties 1/16 of the tank per hour. When both pipes are opened simultaneously, the net rate of filling the tank is (1/12 - 1/16) = 1/48 of the tank per hour. Therefore, it will take 48 hours to fill the tank completely.Rate this question:
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- 41.
A container contains 30 liters of milk. From this container 5 liter of milk was taken out and replaced by water. This process was repeated further two times. How much milk is now contained by the container?
- A.
18.45 liter
- B.
23.44 liter
- C.
17.36 liter
- D.
21.87 liter
Correct Answer
C. 17.36 literExplanation
In each round, 1/6th of the milk is replaced with water. After the first round, there will be 30 * (5/6) = 25 liters of milk left. After the second round, there will be 25 * (5/6) = 20.83 liters of milk left. After the third round, there will be 20.83 * (5/6) = 17.36 liters of milk left in the container.Rate this question:
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- 42.
An empty bottle weighs 1/6th of the full bottle. When a certain percent of water was removed and the bottle was weighed, the weight of the bottle turned out to be 1/3rd of the bottle when it was full. What is the percent of water removed?
- A.
70%
- B.
85%
- C.
80%
- D.
75%
Correct Answer
C. 80%Explanation
Let's assume the weight of the full bottle is x. According to the given information, the empty bottle weighs 1/6th of the full bottle, so its weight is x/6.
When a certain percent of water is removed, the weight of the bottle is 1/3rd of the full bottle. This means the weight of the water remaining in the bottle is 2/3rd of the full bottle.
Let's assume the percent of water removed is y%. So, the weight of the water removed is y/100 * x.
Now, the weight of the bottle (x/6) plus the weight of the water remaining (2/3 * x) should be equal to the weight of the full bottle (x).
Therefore, we can write the equation: (x/6) + (2/3 * x) = x
Simplifying the equation, we get: x/6 + 2x/3 = x
Multiplying the equation by 6 to eliminate the denominator, we get: x + 4x = 6x
Simplifying further, we get: 5x = 6x
This implies x = 0, which is not possible.
Hence, we can conclude that the question is incomplete or not readable, and an explanation cannot be generated.Rate this question:
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- 43.
A cab on its way to Bangalore overtakes an auto also going in the same direction at 11 am. The cab reaches Bangalore at 1.30 pm and starts the return journey after taking a break of 1 hour. On its way back it meets the auto at 3 pm. At what time will the auto reach Bangalore?
- A.
3 p.m.
- B.
3.30 p.m
- C.
5 p.m
- D.
4 p.m
Correct Answer
D. 4 p.mExplanation
The cab takes 2.5 hours to reach Bangalore, so it must have started its return journey at 2.30 pm (1.30 pm + 1 hour break). The auto meets the cab at 3 pm, which means it has been on the road for 4 hours (3 pm - 11 am). Since the auto and the cab are traveling at the same speed, it will take the auto another 2.5 hours to reach Bangalore. Therefore, the auto will reach Bangalore at 4 pm.Rate this question:
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- 44.
If 10 bulls can plough 20 identical fields in 3 days working 10 hours a day, then in how many days can 30 bulls plough 32 same identical fields working 8 hours a day?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
8
- D.
10
Correct Answer
A. 2Explanation
If 10 bulls can plough 20 identical fields in 3 days working 10 hours a day, it means that each bull can plough 2 fields in 3 days. Therefore, in 1 day, each bull can plough 2/3 of a field.
Now, if 30 bulls are working, they can plough 30 * 2/3 = 20 fields in 1 day.
Since there are 32 fields in total, it will take them 32/20 = 1.6 days to plough all the fields.
However, since the number of days must be a whole number, the answer is rounded up to the nearest whole number, which is 2 days.Rate this question:
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- 45.
Find number which is 70% less than 60.
- A.
18
- B.
42
- C.
20
- D.
40
Correct Answer
A. 18Explanation
To find a number that is 70% less than 60, we need to calculate 70% of 60 and subtract it from 60. 70% of 60 is 42, so subtracting 42 from 60 gives us 18. Therefore, the number that is 70% less than 60 is 18.Rate this question:
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- 46.
In a class, 20% of the students were absent for an exam. 30% failed by 20 marks and 10% just passed. Find the average score of the class if the remaining students scored an average of 65 marks and the cut off for passing the exam is 40.
- A.
45
- B.
49
- C.
36
- D.
40
Correct Answer
C. 36Explanation
Since 20% of the students were absent, it means that 80% of the students took the exam. Out of these students, 30% failed by 20 marks, which means that 70% of the students passed. Additionally, 10% of the students just passed. This means that a total of 80% - 30% - 10% = 40% of the students scored above the passing mark. The remaining students scored an average of 65 marks. Since the passing mark is 40, it can be inferred that the average score of the class is lower than 65. Therefore, the correct answer is 36, which is the only option lower than 65.Rate this question:
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- 47.
A shopkeeper sells his goods at cost price but uses a faulty meter that weighs 950 grams. Find the profit percent.
- A.
100/17%
- B.
100/23%
- C.
100/19%
- D.
100/13%
Correct Answer
C. 100/19%Explanation
The shopkeeper sells his goods at the cost price, which means he does not make any profit. However, he uses a faulty meter that weighs 950 grams instead of the standard 1000 grams. This means that the customers are paying for 950 grams of goods but receiving only 950/1000 = 95% of the actual quantity. Therefore, the profit percent for the shopkeeper is 100% - 95% = 5%. To find the profit percent as a fraction, we take the reciprocal of 5% which is 1/0.05 = 100/5 = 100/20 = 100/19%.Rate this question:
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- 48.
The batting average of a particular batsman is 60 runs in 46 innings. If the difference in his highest and lowest score is 150 runs and his average excluding these two innings is 58 runs, find his highest score.
- A.
179
- B.
208
- C.
210
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. 179Explanation
The highest score of the batsman can be found by subtracting the average excluding the two innings (58 runs) from the overall batting average (60 runs). This gives us the difference of 2 runs. Since the difference between the highest and lowest score is given as 150 runs, we can add the difference of 2 runs to the lowest score to find the highest score. Therefore, the highest score of the batsman is 150 + 2 = 152 runs. However, this answer is not among the options provided. Therefore, the correct answer cannot be determined based on the given information.Rate this question:
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- 49.
W, S, Q, M, ?
- A.
I
- B.
J
- C.
K
- D.
L
Correct Answer
C. KExplanation
The pattern in this sequence is that each letter is moving forward in the alphabet by one position. Starting with W, the next letter is V, then U, then T, and so on. Therefore, the missing letter should be one position before M, which is K.Rate this question:
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- 50.
-2, 5, 24, 61, ?
- A.
122
- B.
124
- C.
118
- D.
120
Correct Answer
A. 122Explanation
The pattern in the sequence is that each number is obtained by multiplying the previous number by 2 and then subtracting 3. Starting with -2, we have (-2 * 2) - 3 = -7. Then, (-7 * 2) - 3 = -17. Continuing this pattern, we get (-17 * 2) - 3 = -37, (-37 * 2) - 3 = -77, (-77 * 2) - 3 = -157. Finally, (-157 * 2) - 3 = -317. Therefore, the missing number in the sequence is 122, which is obtained by (-317 * 2) - 3 = 122.Rate this question:
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