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  • Question 1
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Anything written in a letter after it is signed
    Solution
    'Postscipt', Option C is 'anything written in a letter after it is signed'. Option A, Posterity means all the future generations of people. Option B 'Postdiction' involves explanation after the fact. Option D, 'Corrigendum' is a mistake in printed text that needs to be corrected. Thus, the correct word of the phrase is option C, Postscript and other options A, B and D are incorrect.
  • Question 2
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A person who has no money to pay off his debts
    Solution
    One word that can be substituted for the phrase ''A person who has no money to pay off his debts" is option D, insolvent. Option A, Debtor is the person that owes money. Option B 'Pauper' is a very poor person. Option C 'Beggar' is a person who is usually homeless and asks others for money or food. Thus, options A, B and C are incorrect and option D, Insolvent is the correct word for the phrase.
  • Question 3
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    The act of killing one's wife
    Solution
    The word used for the phrase 'The act of killing one's wife' is 'Uxoricide', Option B.  Option A 'Genocide' is a massacre or deliberate killing of large number of people. Option C 'Canicide' is a dog killer. Option D 'Avicide' means a substance used to kill birds. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct option is Option B, 'Uxoricide'.
  • Question 4
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Part of a church in which bells hang
    Solution
    The word for the phrase 'Part of a church in which bells hang' is called Option C, Belfry. Option A 'Minaret' is a tall, thin tower on or near a mosque from which Muslims are called to pray. Option B 'Chapel' is a part of church used for private prayer. . Option D 'Spire' is a tall, pointed structure on the top of a church tower. So, the options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct option is option C, Belfry.
  • Question 5
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A process involving too much official formality
    Solution
    'A process involving too much official formality' is option C, Red-tapism. Option A, 'Nepotism' is the act of using one's power or influence to get job or advantage for the members of their family. Option B 'Diplomacy' is the management of relationships between countries. Option D 'Bureaucracy' is a system of managing a country or company by a large number of officials. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option C, Red-tapism.
  • Question 6
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Practice of a married person having an extra marital relationship
    Solution
    The word for the phrase 'Practice of a married person having an extra marital relationship' is 'Adultery', Option D. Option A 'Polygamy' is. the practice of having more than one wife or husband at the same time. Option B 'Puberty' means time when one reaches sexual maturity. Option C 'Lechery' is lustfulness. Thus, the options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct option is Option D, Adultery.
  • Question 7
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    The policy of extending a country's empire and influence
    Solution
    'The policy extending a country's empire and influence' is called Option A, 'Imperialism'. Option B 'Capitalism' is economic system in which country's trade is controlled by private owners for profit. Option C 'Internationalism' is a belief that countries can advantage by working together and not fighting with each other. Option D 'Communism' is a system where all property is public and people work and are given things by the government according to their needs. Thus, options B, C and D are incorrect and the correct answer is Option A, Imperialism. 
  • Question 8
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Government by a single person
    Solution
    Option B, Autocracy is the correct word for the phrase "Government by a single person". Option A 'Monarchy' is a form of government with monarch (king or queen) at the head. Option C 'Plutocracy' is a system of government where the richest people rule the country . Option D 'Aristocracy' is a form of government where people who hold high social rank rile the country. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect word for the phrase and the correct answer is Option B, Autocracy.
  • Question 9
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    The study of ancient societies
    Solution
    'The study of ancient societies ' is called Option D, 'Archaeology'.  Option A, 'History' is the study of past events. Option B, 'Anthropology.' is the study of human societies and cultures. Option C, 'Ethnology'. is the study of characteristics of different people and their relationships. Thus, the options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct option is Option D, Archaeology.
  • Question 10
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    The custom of having more than one husband at the same time
    Solution
    One word for the phrase 'The custom of having more than one husband at the same time' is Option B, 'Polyandry'. Option A 'Polygamy' is the practice of getting married more than once. Option C 'Debauchery' is excessive indulgence in alcohol and drugs.  Option D 'Bigamy' is. offense of marrying someone who is already married. Thus, the options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct option is Option B, Polyandry.
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