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This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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1). Blown up2). Blew in3). Blew out4). Blew up |
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Answer» The CORRECT phrasal verb is 'blew up' which means 'exploded.' OPTION 4 is the correct answer. The other OPTIONS do not fit here. |
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1). Will2). Will have3). Will be4). |
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Answer» The correct will be option 3 i.e., 'will be' that is the FUTURE progressive as it refers to the action that is going to take place the future and at a specific TIME. It is written as -- will + be + present participle (verb + ?ing). Correct SENTENCE: RAHUL will be going to America next MONTH. |
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1). Be2). Being3). Been4). Were |
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Answer» The SENTENCE uses the auxiliary verb 'have', indicating that option 4 cannot be correct. 'Be' is a PRESENT tense form of the verb, 'being' is its continuous form and 'been' shows the past participle form of the verb 'be'. Here, as 'have' is used, the verb must be present in past participle form, as GIVEN by 'been'. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 3. |
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1). Could survived2). Is surviving3). Survived4). Survive |
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Answer» Option 1 needs to be omitted as 'could' indicates past tense form which is not appropriate in the context. Option 2 is an INCORRECT option because in this sentence, present continuous tense cannot be used. MOREOVER, ‘is’ is used with singular form but here, we are talking about an ‘area’ as a WHOLE. Option 4 is ALSO incorrect as we need to use have/has/had + root form of the VERB, thus it is also eliminated. Hence, option 3 has the correct usage. Correct Sentence: In the catastrophic earthquake, none in the area survived. |
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1). An old heart shaped beautiful straw2). A beautiful old heart shaped straw3). The straw heart shaped beautiful old 4). An old heart shaped beautiful old straw |
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Answer» When there are multiple adjectives in one SENTENCE they have to be written in a FIXED format of Quantity or number,Quality or OPINION, Size, Age,Shape, Color, Proper adjective (often nationality, other place of origin, or material) and Purpose or qualifier.And these rules are followed only in option 2, so option 2 is the RIGHT answer. |
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1). Those2). These3). They4). This |
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Answer» The verb 'is' MENTIONED after the blank makes it clear that the word here should be something REPRESENTING a singular subject. Thus 'this' is the correct word.The rest of the WORDS are used with plural subjects. |
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1). An2). To3). For4). Some |
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Answer» The third option is the answer. The other options beside for, do not hold proper meaning for the GIVEN BLANK. 'An' is the wrong article to be used, 'some' does not fit in GRAMMATICALLY and 'to' does not follow with discussion and rather it does with discuss. Thus, for is the right WORD for the given blank. |
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1). Awoke2). Awaken3). Awake4). Awakes |
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Answer» The sentences are joined by the conjunction 'and'. The first verb used is 'fell', which is in simple past tense. So, the second verb from the blank must also REFLECT this. So, the other verb must also be in simple past tense. So, 'awoke' BECOMES the correct OPTION here. Base FORM (Infinitive): Awake Past Simple: Awoke Past Participle: Awoken 3rd Person Singular: Awakes Present Participle/Gerund: Awaking Therefore, the correct answer is option 1. |
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1). Been2). Having3). Being4). To being |
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Answer» The sentence uses the MAIN VERB 'was', which indicates that the sentence is in past tense. From the GIVEN options, the only word that can MAKE a meaningful sentence is 'being'. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. |
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1). Were zealous2). Have been zealous3). Are zealously4). Were zealously |
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Answer» The sentence talks about a past feature that USED to prevail. Thus, ‘second form of verb’ must be used. ALSO we can see that the meaning of adjective (‘protective’) is to be modified. Thus, we REQUIRE an ‘ADVERB’ here. Hence, ‘were zealously’ is the most appropriate choice here. Option 4 is CORRECT answer. |
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1). Viewed on2). Come across3). Held upon4). Saw into |
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Answer» Correct OPTION - 2 Firstly, let's check the meaning of following options :- Viewed on - to look. Come across -MEET or find by chance.$ Held upon - to have or KEEP in the hand; grasp: to $hold someone's hand.$ Saw into - to see or to look. With reference to the CONTEXT, option 2 i.e.come across is the correct answer. Correct sentence - Sunita said that she had never come across a BOOK she liked so much. |
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1). With2). From3). On4). At |
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Answer» Correct Option - 3 Here, the action of 'insisting' requires an appropriate preposition following it. Option 1 is incorrect because we use 'with' when we want to ASSOCIATE TWO things / PEOPLE with each other. Here, there is no such indication. Option 2 is incorrect because the word 'from' is used to indicate origin (Eg: 'She is from PUNE'), a time period (Eg: 'The classes will be held from Monday to Friday') or in the format 'From-to' (Eg: 'She travelled from Mexico to Canada'). Since there is no indication of a similar context in the given SENTENCE, 'from' is incorrect. Option 4 is incorrect because we generally use 'at' when we want to specify a time or location. Here, the word 'evidence' is a noun which does not indicate location. We would use 'at' if a location had been specified, such as: 'The detective insisted on checking the evidence at the police station'. Here, the noun 'evidence' is located at the police station and the preposition 'at' describes the same. Option 3 is correct because the preposition 'on' is used whenever we use the verb 'insist'. Hence the correct sentence is, 'The detective insisted on checking the evidence thoroughly'. |
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1). Some2). Many3). Any4). Little |
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Answer» To express quantity or degree ‘some’ is used NORMALLY in affirmative SENTENCES, ‘any’ in negative or INTERROGATIVE sentences.The CORRECT adjective to be used here is 'any' as it is an interrogative sentence. The other adjectives too are incorrect. |
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1). Though2). Although3). So4). If |
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Answer» The only conjunction that fits here is 'if'. 'If' is used for expressing a CONDITIONAL CLAUSE. The other options do not convey any meaning here. THUS option 4 is the correct answer. |
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1). from2). of3). since4). till |
| Answer» Option 2 cannot be used because it does not make MUCH SENSE to the sense. ‘Till’ cannot be used in the BLANK asit is used to define an ending period and the statement clearly states a starting period and not the ending period. Now, since a definite time period is mentioned in the sentence, it would be more appropriate to USE ‘since’ than ‘for’ in the blank.$ $ | |
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1). about2). of3). to4). for |
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Answer» Correct option - 2 Here, concept of prepositions is focused. The following prepositions are given with their uses :- About - On the subject; concerning to someone or something. Of - Used for BELONGING to, relating to, or CONNECTED with someone or something; to indicate reference. To - Used when there is a specific destination in mind. For - It is used to indicate something. For e.g. :- This table is booked for Mr. Mehra. Word reams means a large quantity of something, especially paper or writing. Now, these reams are related to MANUSCRIPTS here. HENCE, option 2 i.e. of BEST fits the blank. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. Correct sentence - She has just handed over reams of her manuscripts to the archives of a university. |
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1). Watched2). Watches3). Watching4). Being watched |
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Answer» The sentence uses the main verb 'was', which is the PRIMARY verb of the sentence. Whenever a sentence has more than one verb, the secondary verbs are present in CONTINUOUS tense, to show the logical CONTINUITY of the sentence. Here, the only verb that shows a continuous tense can make the sentence MEANINGFUL is 'watching'. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. |
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1). a2). an3). the4). No option is correct |
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Answer» Officer = SINGULAR. It also starts with a VOWEL SOUND => use 2) an. |
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1). Been sit2). Being sat3). Been sat4). Been sitting |
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Answer» The verb before the blank is the auxiliary PAST tense verb 'had'. So the tense of the sentence either becomes past perfect, which exists in the form of had + past participle form of the verb or past perfect continuous, for which the RULE is had + been + verb in continuous form (-ing). Option 4 SHOWS past perfect continuous tense, so it MUST be CORRECT. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4. |
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1). Begun2). Begin3). Beginning4). Began |
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Answer» The auxiliary verb USED in the SENTENCE with the verb 'to pay' shows that the sentence is in PAST perfect tense. So, the next verb, in the blank, must also be in past tense. The past tense of 'to begin' is 'began'. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4. |
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1). be having2). has3). be had4). is having |
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Answer» As we have used MUST before the blank, be (and not is) should follow. Also, the verb should be in –ing form (having) Thus, the WORD be having is the correct fit for the blank, MAKING OPTION 1 the correct answer. Complete Sentence - She must be having a great time at her birthday party. |
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1). Block2). Culture3). Shoal4). Flock |
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Answer» A group of sheep is CALLED the 'flock’. Thus the phrase must be 'a LARGE flock of sheep’. |
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1). in2). out3). away4). off |
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Answer» Correct Answer: out ‘Throw out’ means to force someone to leave a PLACE or group. It fits the MEANING of the SENTENCE as he was forced to leave his ROOM because he had not paid the RENT in a long time. |
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1). Even2). After3). If4). For |
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Answer» The sentence shows two sentences that MUST be joined by the blank. So, the blank must CONTAIN a conjunction. The sentence uses the verb 'asked', indicating a possibility of something. The conjunction USED in such cases is either 'if' or 'whether'. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 3. Note: Coordinating conjunctions can be REMEMBERED by the acronym FANBOYS where F - For A - And N - Nor B - But O - Or Y - Yet S - So |
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1). In2). With3). At4). About |
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Answer» Correct option - 3 Here, the ADJECTIVE FAST is followed by preposition at, as a specific action (CALCULATION) is being DISCUSSED. Thus, option 3 i.e.at is the correct answer. Correct SENTENCE - Although his brother is blind, he is very fast at calculations. |
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1). Apart2). Away3). More4). Much |
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Answer» Correct Option - 2 Option 1 is incorrect because 'apart' is used when we indicate separation from a certain space or company. For example, 'The couple lived apart for a few years' is correct because it indicates separation with respect to company (the company of each other) and space (physical separation). Here, the separation is OCCURRING between a man and a building which is an inanimate object. Option 3 is used to indicate a higher quantity and it doesn't FIT here. Option 4 is ALSO used to indicate a higher quantity which cannot be counted and it does not fit the context here because walking cannot be quantified. Option 2 is correct because 'away' is used to indicate separation from a PLACE and here that place is the building. Thus the correct sentence is: 'He walked away from the building briskly'. |
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1). Wanting2). Want3). Wanted4). Been wanted |
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Answer» The sentence does not USE any auxiliary verbs such as 'has' or 'had' etc., INDICATING that the main verb is used alone. The sentence also uses the word 'always', which shows that this activity is a continuing one and has happened in the past as WELL, so, since the past tense FORM of the verb is available, ' wanted' must be used. THEREFORE, the correct answer is option 3. |
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1). In2). With3). For4). Off |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is Option 2. To 'dispense with' SOMETHING is to do away with it. All other OPTIONS are incorrect. |
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1). Be2). Is3). Shall4). Been |
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Answer» The sentence USES the modal verb 'would' to indicate possibility of some future event. The appropriate corresponding verb here must be 'be', which MEANS to occur or exist. THEREFORE, the CORRECT answer is option 1. |
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1). Flew2). Flies3). Fly4). Flying |
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Answer» The sentences are JOINT sentences, joined with the conjunction 'and'. The second sentence USES the verb 'disappeared', which is in simple past tense. So, the verb in the blank must also reflect the same. The only verb that can make a meaningful sentence is 'flew'. Therefore, the CORRECT ANSWER is option 1. |
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1). Inefficiency, need2). Inefficient, needed3). Inefficient, need4). Inefficiency, needed |
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Answer» The correct word in the FIRST blank must be the adjective 'inefficient' and not the NOUN 'inefficiency' as the noun 'people' is mentioned after the blank. The correct verb to be put in the second blank is past TENSE 'needed' and not the other FORMS of tense. Thus 2 is the correct answer. |
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1). Graceful2). In grace3). Graces4). Gracefully |
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Answer» The correct WORD here is an adverb as it acts upon the verb 'danced.' Thus 'gracefully' is the correct word to be used. Option 4 is the correct ANSWER. The other options are INCORRECT. |
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His father _____ him up in a construction business.1). built2). hold3). keep4). set |
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Answer» Correct Answer: set ‘Set SOMEONE up’ MEANS to establish someone in a particular capacity or role. The word fits appropriately as the sentence means that his FATHER ESTABLISHED him in a construction BUSINESS, which the other words do not. |
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1). Won't attending 2).3).4). |
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Answer» The filler needs to be in the simple past tense and should carry an intonation/tone of impossibility. Thereby, “wasn’t ATTENDING” is an incorrect option as it doesn’t sit in accordance with the meaning of the sentence. “Couldn’t ATTEND” is the correct option as it CARRIES the meaning of something not being possible in the past in this case the subject’s inability to attend the funeral. “Wont attend” is an incorrect option as wont is the contracted FORM of will not, which expresses CERTAINTY about a particular event not taking place in the future and the filler needs to be in the simple past. “Is attending” is an incorrect option as it doesn’t fulfill the filler requirement of being in the simple past tense. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. |
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