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Day dreaming is often overlooked as a proper dream and (6) instead as wandering thoughts. However, the meanings to your nightly dream symbols are also (7) to your day dreams. The content in your day dreams are helpful in understanding your true feelings and will help you in (8) your goals. Day dreaming is the spontaneous imagining or recalling of various images or experiences in the past or the future. When you daydream, you are accessing your right brain, which is the creative and feminine side of your personality. Worrying about something creates visual images in your brain of the worst outcome that you are imagining and is a form of daydreaming. By Repeating these negative images in your mind, you are more likely to make them happen. So the next time you start worrying, try to think of a positive outcome. Positive daydreaming is very healthy and acts as a temporary (9) from the demands of reality. It is also a good way to (10) built up frustrations without physically acting them out.A. thinkingB. holdingC. achievingD. realise |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C achieving |
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Day dreaming is often overlooked as a proper dream and (6) instead as wandering thoughts. However, the meanings to your nightly dream symbols are also (7) to your day dreams. The content in your day dreams are helpful in understanding your true feelings and will help you in (8) your goals. Day dreaming is the spontaneous imagining or recalling of various images or experiences in the past or the future. When you daydream, you are accessing your right brain, which is the creative and feminine side of your personality. Worrying about something creates visual images in your brain of the worst outcome that you are imagining and is a form of daydreaming. By Repeating these negative images in your mind, you are more likely to make them happen. So the next time you start worrying, try to think of a positive outcome. Positive daydreaming is very healthy and acts as a temporary (9) from the demands of reality. It is also a good way to (10) built up frustrations without physically acting them out.A. solitudeB. healingC. gatewayD. escape |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D escape |
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Day dreaming is often overlooked as a proper dream and (6) instead as wandering thoughts. However, the meanings to your nightly dream symbols are also (7) to your day dreams. The content in your day dreams are helpful in understanding your true feelings and will help you in (8) your goals. Day dreaming is the spontaneous imagining or recalling of various images or experiences in the past or the future. When you daydream, you are accessing your right brain, which is the creative and feminine side of your personality. Worrying about something creates visual images in your brain of the worst outcome that you are imagining and is a form of daydreaming. By Repeating these negative images in your mind, you are more likely to make them happen. So the next time you start worrying, try to think of a positive outcome. Positive daydreaming is very healthy and acts as a temporary (9) from the demands of reality. It is also a good way to (10) built up frustrations without physically acting them out.A. duplicatedB. presentC. establishedD. applicable |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D applicable |
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Day dreaming is often overlooked as a proper dream and (6) instead as wandering thoughts. However, the meanings to your nightly dream symbols are also (7) to your day dreams. The content in your day dreams are helpful in understanding your true feelings and will help you in (8) your goals. Day dreaming is the spontaneous imagining or recalling of various images or experiences in the past or the future. When you daydream, you are accessing your right brain, which is the creative and feminine side of your personality. Worrying about something creates visual images in your brain of the worst outcome that you are imagining and is a form of daydreaming. By Repeating these negative images in your mind, you are more likely to make them happen. So the next time you start worrying, try to think of a positive outcome. Positive daydreaming is very healthy and acts as a temporary (9) from the demands of reality. It is also a good way to (10) built up frustrations without physically acting them out.A. composedB. determinedC. thoughtD. regarded |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D regarded |
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in It. The error, if any will be In one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is ( e ). (Ignore errors punctuation, If any). Experts believe that a (a)/ gradually decreasing Infant mortality rate (b)/ is lead to a proportionate (c)/ decrease In the size of our brains. (d)/ No error (e). |
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Answer» Correct Answer - c Here, is leading leads to a proportionate __________ should be used. The structure of a sentence in Present Progressive : Subject + is/am/are + Verb + ing + `(V_(4))` |
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in It. The error, if any will be In one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is ( e ). (Ignore errors punctuation, If any). Illegal sand mining has become (a)/ a boom business fuelled (b)/ by the ever-increasing demand (c)/ of the construction industry. (d)/ No error (e). |
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Answer» Correct Answer - b Here, a booming (Adjective) business fuelled _________ should be used. An Adjective qualifies a Noun. |
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Pull your socks upA. To get readyB. Toi mproveC. To startD. To finish |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B To improve |
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The following question consists of a sentence which id divided into three parts which contain grammatical errors in one or more than one part of the sentence. If there is an error in any part of the sentence, find the correct alternatives to replace those parts from the three options given below each question to make the sentence grammatically correct. If there is an error in any part of the sentence and none of the alternatives is correct to replace that part, then choose (d) i.e. None of the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given sentence is grammatically correct of does not require any correction, choose (e) i.e. No correction required as your answer. Career diplomats in the State Department are wringing (I)/ the hands of diplomats in despair after seeing their president (II)/ uncorking US policies which had taken decades at matring. (III) (I) Diplomacy in Career in the State Department has wringed (II) their hands in despair at seeing their president (III) uncorking US policies that have taken decades to matureA. Both (II) and (III)B. Both (I) and (III)C. All (I), (II) and (III)D. None of the (I), (II) and (III) |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Only option (c) among the given options forms a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. Other options are either grammatically incorrect or contextually different. Hence (c) is the correct choice. |
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The following question consists of a sentence which id divided into three parts which contain grammatical errors in one or more than one part of the sentence. If there is an error in any part of the sentence, find the correct alternatives to replace those parts from the three options given below each question to make the sentence grammatically correct. If there is an error in any part of the sentence and none of the alternatives is correct to replace that part, then choose (d) i.e. None of the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given sentence is grammatically correct of does not require any correction, choose (e) i.e. No correction required as your answer. Around 1960s it was widely assumed about politics which had been (I)/ divided from religions and after societies started becoming from industrialized, religious (II)/ belief and practice were restricted to private thought and action. (III) (I) Politics was assumed widely till about 1960s that it is (II) divided out of religion and as societies were becoming more industrialized, religious (III) beliefs and practices should have restricted to private thoughts and actions.A. Only (I)B. Both (II) and (III)C. Both (I) and (II)D. None of the (I), (II) and (III) |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A The correct phrase in part (II) should be "at seeing" in place of "after seeing". In part (III), replace "which had taken decades at maturing" by "that have taken decades to mature" as the sentence is in Present Tense. Part (I) does not require any correction as it is grammatically correct. |
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in It. The error, if any will be In one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is ( e ). (Ignore errors punctuation, If any). In view of the Intense cold wave conditions (a)/ prevailing in the state, the government is declared (b)/ holidays In all the schools (c)/ for a period often days. (d)/ No error (e). |
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Answer» Correct Answer - b Here, present Perfect i.e. prevalling in the state, the government has declared _____________ should be used. |
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in It. The error, if any will be In one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is ( e ). (Ignore errors punctuation, If any). If the IPL has succeeded in drawing (a)/ an audience across the country, it is because (b)/ cricket has always had a strong foundation (c)/ and a dedicated audience. (d)/ No error (e). |
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Answer» Correct Answer - e No error |
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in It. The error, if any will be In one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is ( e ). (Ignore errors punctuation, If any). As market leaders, (a)/ we have always been at (b)/ the forefront of creating awareness (c)/ between the public. (d)/ No error (e). |
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Answer» Correct Answer - d Here, among the public ______ should be used. Between in used for two things. |
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In each of the questions given below a sentence is given which is divided into 5 parts. Out of the given 5 parts, one is grammatically correct and the rest are not. It is then followed by 5 options which give one of the options as a correct one. Choose the option which is grammatically correct. If all the parts are grammatically correct then answer according to the options given below. They should have been preparing (A)/ to such a calamity (B)/. It looks like callous (C)/ disregarding for the safety of (D)/ the student minority in that country (E).A. AB. BC. CD. D |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C They should have been prepared for such a calamity It looks like callous disregard for the safety of the student minority in this country. |
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The following question consists of a sentence which id divided into three parts which contain grammatical errors in one or more than one part of the sentence. If there is an error in any part of the sentence, find the correct alternatives to replace those parts from the three options given below each question to make the sentence grammatically correct. If there is an error in any part of the sentence and none of the alternatives is correct to replace that part, then choose (d) i.e. None of the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given sentence is grammatically correct of does not require any correction, choose (e) i.e. No correction required as your answer. Many environmentalists think that too much interference with (I)/ mature for development projects is gradually destroying that balance and natural (II)/ calamities are happening to forewarn us about a possible doomsday in future. (III) (I) Many of the environmentalists believe that too much interference in (II) nature for developing new projects has destroyed the balance and natural (III) calamities which may happen to forewarn us about doomsday possibly in futureA. Only (II)B. Both (I) and (II)C. Both (I) and (III)D. No correction required |
| Answer» The given sentence is grammatically correct. | |
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The eradication of social inequality was a part of National Movement. Write a note on the Guruvayoor Satyagraha which took place as part of this. |
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In each of the questions given below a sentence is given which is divided into 5 parts. Out of the given 5 parts, one is grammatically correct and the rest are not. It is then followed by 5 options which give one of the options as a correct one. Choose the option which is grammatically correct. If all the parts are grammatically correct then answer according to the options given below. We kept spoken to all the (A)/ responsible officers, they kept (B)/ reassure us that there was nothing (C)/ to worrying about and that (D)/ they would taken care (E).A. AB. BC. CD. E |
| Answer» We kept speaking to all the responsible officers, they kept resassuring us that there was nothing to worry about and that they would take care. | |
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Like a sitting duckA. LazyB. FatC. SleepyD. Ignorant |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D ignorant about |
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In each of the questions given below a sentence is given which is divided into 5 parts. Out of the given 5 parts, one is grammatically correct and the rest are not. It is then followed by 5 options which gives one of the option as a correct one. Choose the option which is grammatically correct. If all the parts are grammatically correct then answer according to the options given below. Here, we come (A)/ across an huge cattle-fair (B)/, there bullocks (C)/ and buffaloes are (D)/ being auctioned (E).A. AB. BC. CD. D |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Here, we came across a huge cattle-fair, where bullocks and buffaloes were being auctioned. |
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In each of the questions given below a sentence is given which is divided into 5 parts. Out of the given 5 parts, one is grammatically correct and the rest are not. It is then followed by 5 options which gives one of the option as a correct one. Choose the option which is grammatically correct. If all the parts are grammatically correct then answer according to the options given below. Minor irregularities on the road are soaking (A)/ up quite admirable by (B)/ the suspension, though the (C)/ diesel clatter do come into (D)/ the cabin of times (E).A. AB. BC. CD. D |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Minor irregularities on the road are soaked up quite admirably by the suspension, though the diesel clatter does come into the cabin at times. |
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In each of the questions given below a sentence is given which is divided into 5 parts. Out of the given 5 parts, one is grammatically correct and the rest are not. It is then followed by 5 options which gives one of the option as a correct one. Choose the option which is grammatically correct. If all the parts are grammatically correct then answer according to the options given below. The message that Mathivanan would like (A)/ to convey to the audience through (B)/ this film is that impulsive (C)/ actions can lead to (D)/ unpleasant consequences (E).A. AB. BC. CD. E |
| Answer» The message that Mathivanan would like to convey to the audience through this film is that impulsive actions can lead to unpleasant consequences. | |
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In each of the questions given below a sentence is given which is divided into 5 parts. Out of the given 5 parts, one is grammatically correct and the rest are not. It is then followed by 5 options which gives one of the option as a correct one. Choose the option which is grammatically correct. If all the parts are grammatically correct then answer according to the options given below. I can specifically made fun (A)/ at them because unlike (B)/ certain other industries (C)/, people of Chennai (D)/ had a sense of humor (E).A. AB. BC. CD. D |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A I can specifically make fun of them because unlike certain other industries, people in Chennai have a sense of humor. |
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In each of the questions given below a sentence is given which is divided into 5 parts. Out of the given 5 parts, one is grammatically correct and the rest are not. It is then followed by 5 options which gives one of the option as a correct one. Choose the option which is grammatically correct. If all the parts are grammatically correct then answer according to the options given below. A cathartic moment of the story (A)/ is when she came (B)/ face-to-face of (C)/ her father after (D)/ several of years (E).A. AB. BC. CD. E |
| Answer» A cathartic moment in the story is when she comes face-to-face with her father after several years. | |
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Write a note on the Salt Satyagraha in Malabar. |
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Cap it allA. To cover everythingB. To seize everythingC. To finishD. To Occure |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C To finish |
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In each of the questions given below a sentence is given which is divided into 5 parts. Out of the given 5 parts, one is grammatically correct and the rest are not. It is then followed by 5 options which give one of the options as a correct one. Choose the option which is grammatically correct. If all the parts are grammatically correct then answer according to the options given below. They are complicited in this (A)/ violent by their deliberate negligence, (B)/ to saying the least, if not (C)/ active support, by not come (D)/ to the rescue of Muslims in a timely manner (E).A. AB. BC. CD. E |
| Answer» They are complicit in this violence by their deliberate negligence, to say the least, if not active support, by not coming to the rescue of Muslims in a timely manner. | |
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Read each of the following four sentences to find out whether there is any grammatical mistake/ error in it. Choose the sentence with no grammatical error as the correct answer. If all of the given sentences are grammatically incorrect, mark ( e ) as an answer. (a) John Wanamaker, founder of the stores that bear his name, once confessed, learnt 30 year ago that it is foolish to scold. (b) Whenther rich or poor, American or Indian, we all have the same emotions deep with us. (c) This research indicate that we can no longer avoid significant warning during this century. (d) Every modern society depends on the trust in the skills and ethics of variety of insitutions such as schools and colleges, hospital and markets. (e) None of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - e None of these |
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Never-never landA. An ideal placeB. Dream landC. A worthless placeD. A useless situation |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Dream land |
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Read each of the following four sentences to find out whether there is any grammatical mistake/ error in it. Choose the sentence with no grammatical error as the correct answer. If all of the given sentences are grammatically incorrect, mark ( e ) as an answer. (a) India has decided do away with the practice of put each imported food consignment through lab checks and switch to the international norm of random and risk based inspections. (b) SP Sumit singh alon g with Devesh Panday and DSP six police stations and investigator from the district police crime cell. (c) Our emission standards are one-tenth that of global averages and far more stringent than even Europe. (d) The university has received about 500 applicants for the course, out of them 50 will be shortlisted for the programme. (e) None of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - c The sentence is gramatically correct. |
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Read each of the following four sentences to find out whether there is any grammatical mistake/ error in it. Choose the sentence with no grammatical error as the correct answer. If all of the given sentences are grammatically incorrect, mark ( e ) as an answer. (a) The Reserve Bank of India lifted the ban upon imports of gold coins and medallions by banks and trading houses. (b) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated Indian international trade fair 2016 in Pragati maiden in new Delhi. (c) Three Indian, two women and one man were chosen for one-way trip to mars under one mission. (d) Fasting not only deoxifies the system but also gives person training in endurance, spirit of acceptance and self control. (e) None of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - e None of these |
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Prepare a short note on the contributions of missionaries in spreading modern education in Malabar. |
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Name some figures of speech in the poem "A Tragic Story". |
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Answer» The poem "A Tragic Story" talks about a learned sage who lived years ago. The sage had a handsome pigtail that hung from the back of his head. But he was not happy with it because it hung from the back. He put in all the efforts and tried to bring it to the front of his face. He thinks a lot and comes up with different plans to change the pigtail's position. He finally thinks the mystery is solved when he comes up with the idea that he could turn himself around and bring the pigtail to his face. He tries jumping around in various positions and twists and twirls his body in a desperate attempt. But nothing worked, but it is impossible to bring the pigtail attached to his, to his face. The sage does not give up his attempt but continues with his attempt in spite of repeated failed attempts. |
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Mrs. Nayak opened the discussion on the "alarming rate of poverty in India".A. started the discussionB. gave her opinion in the discussionC. did not agree on the discussionD. welcomed the people to the discussion |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A started the discussion. |
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The course of envents made it necessary for Joseph to start workingA. events that were plannedB. long list of future eventsC. The way things happenedD. nature of events that followed after Joseph joined work |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C the way things happened |
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The secretary made an entry of the arrangement.A. initiated discussionB. made a recordC. brought noticeD. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B made a record. |
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical mistake/error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the letter of the part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark ( e ) as your answer. We have already (a)/ submitted our application (b)/ and expect to receive (c)/ our licence in thirty days. (4) No error ( e ) |
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Answer» Correct Answer - e No error |
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I pledged myself to serve the king faithfully.A. I made a mistake by promising to serve the king faithfullyB. I made a fool of myself in order to serve the kingC. I boasted about serving the king faithfullyD. I made a solemn and formal promise to serve the king faithfully |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D To pledged means to make a promise. Therefore |
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Which are the factors that led Kerala to come under the English East India Company? |
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The representative of the English East India Company who reached Kerala in 1615. (i) Captain William Keeling (ii) William Logan (iii) Lord Wellesley |
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Answer» Correct answer is (i) Captain William Keeling |
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The new law on "Right to Food Saferty" will come into force next month.A. be forced upon the peopleB. be associated from next month onwardsC. be implemented next monthD. be withdrawn next month |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C be implemented next month |
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I am in touch with the police, and they will be here in ten minutes.A. in communication withB. in close proximity withC. in good terms withD. familiar with |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A in communication with |
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The team put their plan into execution the very next day.A. proposed a planB. discussed their planC. started thinking about a planD. started carrying out their plan |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Started carrying out their plan. |
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Before starting work on our new project, our mentor told us to not count our chickens before they hatched.A. Our mentor warned us against being over confident about achieving successB. Our mentor asked us to meticulously count the chicken first and then the eggsC. Our mentor warned us against heing over enthusiastic in implementing the projectD. Our mentor warned us about all the challenges that lay ahead of us |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A To not count chicken before they hatch means to not plan or expect the outcome or be overconfident about it before it happens. |
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In an old bookshop, I happened to light upon a volume that belonged to my grandfather.A. In an old bookshop I happened to discard a volume that belonged to my grandfatherB. In an old bookshop I happened to purchase a volume that belonged to my grandfatherC. In an old bookshop I happened to discover by chance a volume that belonged to my grandfatherD. In an old bookshop I happened to reveal a volume that belonged to my grandfather |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Light upon mans to arrive at something by chance. |
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When the girl wanted to stay out past midnight, her father put his foot down.A. gave in to her requestB. walked away disapprovinglyC. obstructed her from leaving the houseD. requested her to be home on time |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Idiom put your foot down means : to be very strict in opposing what somebody wishes to do. |
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Some traditional industries started in Kerala during British dominance and their major centers are given below. Match them.A — B i) Coir Industry — a) Thrissur ii) Cashew Industry — b) Kannur iii) Tile Industry — c) Alappuzha iv) Handloom Industry — d) Kollam |
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Answer» i – c, ii – d, iii – a, iv – b |
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Analyze the circumstances for Kerala coming under British dominance around the eighteenth century. |
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Some traditional industries started in KeralaABi. Handloom industrya. Thrissurii. Coir industryb. Kannuriii. Tile industryc. Kollamiv. Cashew industryd. AlappuzhaA. i, b, ii. d, iii. a, iv. cB. i, a, ii. b, iii. c, iv. dC. i, d, ii. a, iii. c, iv. dD. i, d, ii. c, iii. b, iv. a |
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Answer» A. i. b, ii. d, iii. a, iv. e |
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Which were the first newspapers in Kerala? Who published it? |
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Answer» Rajyasamacharam and Paschimodayam were the first newspapers in Kerala published by Dr.Hermann Gundert. |
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Who issued the famous Kundara proclamation? What was its significance? |
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Answer» Veluthampi, the Dewan of Travancore issued the Kundara proclamation on January 11, 1809. It was issued against British. Veluthampi sought the support of the people against the British and appealed to them to take part in the struggle with patriotic feeling. The proclamation could infuse patriotism and loyalty among the people. |
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Which were the modern industries started in Kerala in the 20th century? Or List the modern industries started in India Which were the modern industries started in Kerala in the 20 century? Or List the modern industries started in India |
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