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  • Question 1
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. Mr. Roy soon earned great admiration from his fellow workers for his fair and frank dealings.
    II. There was a substantial rise in the value of money with the sharp de-escalation of prices.
    Solution
    The word that can fit in place of the italicized words in both the sentences is 'appreciation', Option D. Appreciation means recognition or admiration. It also means an increase in price or value. The context of the sentence I is that Mr. Roy was recognized in the office. Sentence II means that there was an increase in the value of money with the de-escalation of prices. Option A 'acclamation' means applause. Option B 'resilience' means flexibility or capacity to recover quickly from difficulty. Option C 'assessment' means evaluation. Thus, A, B and C are incorrect to be used for both the sentences together. The correct option is option D, appreciation.
  • Question 2
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. Every confession must be made in the name of God.
    II. The concept of not allowing entry into the public places or temples, merely owing to caste barriers, is against humanity.
    Solution
    'Admission', option D is the word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences. Admission means entry or access. It also means acceptance or acknowledgement. Sentence I means that every acceptance that we make should be made in the name of God. Sentence II means that barring admission of people in public places or temples in name of caste is against humanity. Option A 'appearance' means the way one looks. Option B 'disclosure' means revelation or news. Option C 'permission' means consent. Thus, A, B and C are incorrect options and the most apt option is Option D, admission. 

  • Question 3
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. I saw your photo with that fat fellow.
    II. I cannot do this work, was my instantaneous reply.
    Solution
    The correct option that fits in both the sentences is Option B, stout. Stout means fat or plump person. It also means brave or bold. The sentence I means that I saw your photo with a stout or a fat person. Sentence II means, I replied boldly that I cannot do this work. Option A, plump means fat or chubby person. Option C 'bulky' means heavy.  So, A and B do not fit in sentence II. Option D 'curt' is used in reference to someone's speech which is blunt and rude. Option D doesn't fit in the sentence I. Thus, the apt is Option B, stout.
  • Question 4
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. Stars emit light.
    II. The poor farmer lived in a small hut.
    Solution
    The word that has the same meaning as the italicized word of both the sentences is option D, shed. Shed means a hut or an outhouse. It is also used when we want to say that something is producing light. The context of sentence I is that Stars produce or shed light. Sentence II means a poor farmer lived in a shed. Option A, 'shred' means to chop finely or grind. Option B 'shade' means slight darkness caused when the sun is obstructed by an object. Option C 'cote' is a shelter for animals. Thus, options A, B and C are incorrect to be sued in both the sentences together. The correct answer is option D, shed.
  • Question 5
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    Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.

    When ______ is bliss, it is ______ to be wise.
    Solution
    Where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise is the correct proverb that means, if knowledge brings unhappiness it is better to be ignorant. Therefore option (a) is the correct option.
  • Question 6
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Music sung or played at night below a person's window
    Solution
    One word for the given phrase 'Music sung or played at night below a person's window' is option A 'Serenade'. Option B 'Sonnet' is a fourteen line rhyme with a specific rhyme scheme. Option C 'Lyric' is the words of a song. Option D 'Primo' is the right hand part in a piano duet. So, options B, C and D are incorrect and the correct option is  Option A, Serenade.
  • Question 7
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Bringing about gentle and painless death from incurable disease
    Solution
    Option D 'Euthanasia' means the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease. Option A 'Suicide' means act of killing oneself. Option B 'Euphoria' means happiness. Option C 'Gallows' means is a wooden structure, used to hang criminals from, as a form of execution.So, the correct word that can be substituted for given words is option D 'Euthanasia'.
  • Question 8
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A government by the nobles
    Solution
    'A government by the nobles' is called Option D, Aristocracy.  Option A, 'Democracy' is a type of government where citizens have the power of voting ans elect their government. Option B, ' Bureaucracy' is. a system of government where important decisions are taken by the state officials rather than elected representatives. Option C 'Autocracy' is dictatorship . Thus, options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct option is Option D, Aristocracy, for the given phrase.
  • Question 9
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Custom of having many wives
    Solution
    Option C 'Polygamy' is the custom of having many wives. Option A 'Monogamy' is practice of marrying one person at a time. Option B 'Bigamy' is offence of marrying someone who is already married to another person. Option D 'Matrimony' is marriage or wedlock. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct answer is option C, Polygamy. 
  • Question 10
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    To cause troops etc to spread out in readiness for battle
    Solution
    The word for the phrase 'To cause troops to spread out in readiness for battle' is option C, Deploy, i.e: it means to position the troops or establish them. Option A 'Align' means to place things in a straight line. Option B 'Collocate' means to set side by side, like collocates for the word 'mortgage' include 'lend' and 'property'. Option D 'Disperse' means to distribute or spread over a wide area. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct option is option C, Deploy.
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