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What is GISPA? |
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Answer» The association of following companies-
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What are whole life policies? |
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Answer» The assured amount is paid by the Insurance Company on the death of the insured person to his successors. The premium is required to be paid throughout the life of insured person. |
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_______ is a juvenile RBC. a) Leukocyte b) Reticulocyte c) Thrombocyte |
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Answer» b) Reticulocyte Reticulocyte is a juvenile RBC. |
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What do you mean by Thrombocytosis? a) An increase in platelet count b) An increase in RBC count c) An increase in WBC count |
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Answer» a) An increase in platelet count Thrombocytosis is An increase in platelet count. |
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Why the density of air decreases with increase in humidity? |
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Answer» when water molecules (water vapor) are added to a given volume of air, the dry air molecules must decrease by the same number, to keep the pressure or temperature from increasing. Hence the mass per unit volume of the gas (its density) decreases. |
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What is accounting? |
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Answer» Accounting is one of the key functions for almost any business. It may be handled by a bookkeeper or an accountant at a small firm, or by sizable finance departments with dozens of employees at larger companies. The reports generated by various streams of accounting, such as cost accounting and managerial accounting, are invaluable in helping management make informed business decisions. |
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The main function of admin merchandiser is a) Managing site and location b) Assembling c) Transportation d) Leadership |
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Answer» Correct option: a) Managing site and location |
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Supply Present Indefinite or the Present Continuous forms of verbs provided in the brackets. Choose the form of each verb according to the meaning of the sentence:(i) The girls generally - - - to their grandparent’s house for the holidays, but this year they - - - there. (go, not go)(ii) My son - - - here next week. He usually - - - his vacation here. ( arrive, spend)(iii) He generally - - - a bus to the office, but today he - - - on a scooter. ( take, ride)(iv) My brother - - - a novel now. ( read )(v) These boys - - - about their food. ( always complain) |
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Answer» (i) go , are not going (ii) is arriving, spends (iii) takes, is riding (iv) is reading (v) always complain. |
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I hope _____ some money soon. A) earning B) earn C) to earn D) to earning |
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Answer» Correct option is C) to earn |
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How many numbers are there between 100 and 300 which either begin with or end with 2?1. 1102. 1113. 1124. None of the above |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 110 Calculation ⇒ From 100 to 199 , total number ends with 2 are 102, 112 ......192 = 10 ⇒ From 200 to 299 , total number ends or begin with 2 are 201, 202 ....299 = 100 ⇒ so total number are there between 100 and 300 which either begin or end with 2 = 100 + 10 =110 ∴ 110 numbers are there between 100 and 300 which either begin with or end with 2 |
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In a mixture of 60 litre ratio of acid and water is 2 : 1. If the ratio of acid and water be 1 : 2 find how much water is added in the mixture 1. 60 litre2. 45 litre3. 20 litre4. 75 litre |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 60 litre Concept : In total mixture of 60 litre Acid and water in 2 : 1 According to question we have added x litre of water ⇒ 3k = 60 ⇒ k = 20 ⇒ Acid 2k = 40 litre ⇒ Water k = 20 litre ⇒ We added water k unit ⇒ Required ratio : \(\frac{{40}}{{20 + x}} = \frac{1}{2}\) 80 = 20 + x X= 60 |
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If you want to sell your house, buy a new one, or rent a place to live for a while, you would go to a ___. |
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Answer» Correct answer is realtor or estate agents |
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Three friends want to hire a taxi for a trip. The taxi owner provides them with following three options:A. You can hire the taxi without an accompanying driver. This would cost you Rs. 2500 per day. Driver can be arranged from another agency for Rs. 500 per day.B. You can hire the taxi with driver from the first agency. This would cost you Rs. 2800 per day. But driver will have to be provided relief fund of Rs. 250 per day if total distance traveled exceeds 1500 KM.C. You can hire the taxi without an accompanying driver. This would cost you Rs. 2500 per day. Driver can be arranged from another agency for 50 paise per KM. If the friends plan to travel to a place at a distance of 1500 kms and come back the next day, which tariff option should they choose? 1. A2. B3. C4. Either A or B or C |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : B Given: Three friends plan to travel to a place at a distance of 1500 kms and come back the next day. Calculation: Option A: The total cost = 2 × 2500 + 500 × 2 = Rs.6000 Option B: The total cost = 2 × 2800 + 250 = Rs.5850 Option C: The total cost = 2 × 2500 + (1500 + 1500) × 1/2 = Rs.6500 ∴ The tariff should they choose is B. |
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Three friends want to hire a taxi for a trip. The taxi owner provides them with following three options: A. You can hire the taxi without an accompanying driver. This would cost you Rs. 2500 per day. Driver can be arranged from another agency for Rs. 500 per day. B. You can hire the taxi with driver from the first agency. This would cost you Rs. 2800 per day. But driver will have to be provided relief fund of Rs.250 per day if total distance traveled exceeds 1500 KM.C. You can hire the taxi without an accompanying driver. This would cost you Rs. 2500 per day. Driver can be arranged from another agency for 50 paise per KM.Option C would be preferable to Option B if they plan to travel:1. 1000 km in 1 day2. 3000 km in 3 days3. 5000 km in 4 days4. 2500 km in 3 days |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 3000 km in 3 days Calculation: From option 1. 1000 km in 1 day By plan B it would cost, Taxi cost Rs. 2,800 per day, ⇒ Total cost for one day will be cost 2,800 By plan C it would cost, Taxi cost Rs. 2,500 per day Driver at 50 paise per km Total cost of a Driver, ⇒ 1000km × 50 paise = 50,000 paise = Rs. 500 ⇒ Total cost for one day it will cost = 2,500 + 500 = Rs. 3,000 According to first option, plac C is not preferable than plan B. From option 2. 3000 km in 3 day By plan B it would cost, Taxi cost Rs. 2,800 per day ⇒ Cost for three days will be cost 2,800 × 3 = Rs. 8,400 ⇒ Cost of Driver = 250 × 3 = Rs. 750 Total cost for three days will be cost = 8,400 + 750 = Rs. 9,150 By plan C it would cost, Taxi cost Rs. 2,500 per day ⇒ Cost for three days will be cost 2,500 × 3 = Rs. 7,500 Driver at 50 paise per km Total cost of a Driver, ⇒ 3000km × 50 paise = 1,50,000 paise = Rs. 1,500 Total cost for three days will be cost = 7,500 + 1,500 = Rs. 9,050 According to second option, plac C is preferable than plan B. ∴ Option 2 is correct. |
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The formation of clouds was _____ a rapid fall in the temperature. A) because B) due to C) like D) from |
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Answer» Correct option is B) due to |
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If you have a burst pipe or a leaking tap, you need to call a ___. |
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Answer» Correct answer is plumber |
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If you want to hire a lawyer or draw up a will, you would go to a ___. |
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Answer» Correct answer is law firm |
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Clouds formed _____ a rapid fall in the temperature. A) due to B) as C) because of D) for |
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Answer» Correct option is C) because of |
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Write a note on the compulsary functions of city municiple council. |
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Answer» Nagara Sabha is constituted on the basis of population of the city or town. According to Karnataka municipal act 1964 for every city with population of 50,000 to 3,00,000 city municipal council is constituted. Towns with population of 20,000 to 50,000 town municipalities are constituted. The members of Nagara Sabha are directly elected by the residense of the town and cities directly for a period of 5 years. Following are the general functions:
Optional functions:Optional functions are discretionary in nature. They can be undertaken only if the time and money permits. The following are the optional functions of the corporations.
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Describe the features of written constitution. |
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Answer» The features of written constitution are explained below. 1. A written constitution is written in the document by the constituent assembly. 2. It is deliberately framed by the constitutional experts. 3. It came in to effect from a particular date. 4. In the w ritten form of constitution, all the provisions relating to the organization of the government, rights, and duties of the citizens are clearly mentioned. 5. In this system, the amendment procedure is very difficult and rigid. 6. Written constitution provides the provisions of independence of judiciary. 7. In the written constitution all provisions are clearly mentioned and the contents are in precise. |
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If you don’t have a job but are looking for one, you might go to an ___. |
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Answer» Correct answer is employment agency |
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You don’t have to ______! We’re not late! A) dream B) laugh C) rush D) wait |
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Answer» Correct option is C) rush |
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Define political science. |
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Answer» According to Paul Janet “political science is that part of social science which trats of the foundations of the state and principles of government. |
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“What are you doing tonight?” “I don’t know. I _____ out, or I _____ at home.” A) will go / am staying B) might go / might stay C) am going / am staying D) go / stay |
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Answer» Correct option is B) might go / might stay |
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Explain the features of written constitution. |
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Answer» The features of written constitution are explained below.
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Explain the standing committees of Zilla Panchayath. |
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Answer» To look after the functions of Zilla Panchayat there are 5 standing committees, they are: 1. General Committee. 2. Committee on Finance, Accounts, and Planning. 3. Committee on Social Justice. 4. Committee on Education and Health. 5. Committee on Agriculture and Industry. Each committee consists of 5 elected members. No member can be in two committees at a time. The President of Zilla Panchayat will be the Chairman of General committee and Committee on Finance Accounts and Planning. For Committee on Social Justice, Committee on Education and Health and Committee on Agriculture and Industry members elect the chairman among themselves. |
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His illness was _____ bad food. A) due to B) by C) against D) as |
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Answer» Correct option is A) due to |
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A ring and a disc of same mass `m` and same radius `R` are joinged concentrically. This system is placed on a smooth plane with the common axis parallel to the plane as shown in figure. A horizontal force `F` is applied on the system at a point which is at a distance `x` from the centre. The value of `x` so that it starts pure rolling is A. `(R)/(2)`B. `(3R)/(4)`C. `R`D. Pure rollong is not possible as the floor is smooth. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B `a_(cm)=(F)/(2m)alpha=(F.x)/((mR^(2))/(2)+mR^(2))=(2F.x)/(3mR^(2))` `a_(cm)=alphaR` `(F)/(2m)=(2Fx)/(3mR^(2))R, x=(3R)/(4)` |
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If a unit vector is represented by `0.5hati + 0.8hatj + chatk` the value of c isA. 1B. `sqrt(0.11)`C. `sqrt(0.01)`D. `sqrt(0.39)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 2 `1= sqrt((0.5)^(2) + (0.8)^(2) + c^(2))` `c^(2)+ 0.64+ 0.25 = 1 rArr c^(2) + 0.89 = 1` `rArr c= sqrt(0.11)` |
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I asked him ___ help. A) in B) about C) for D) by E) with |
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Answer» Correct option is C) for |
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An electric lamp hangs from the centre ___ the ceiling ___ the table. A) to/in B) of/above C) to/on D) in/from E) on/near |
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Answer» Correct option is B) of/above |
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What is there ___ the ground floor ___ your school? A) in/in B) on/at C) on/of D) in/at E) near/in |
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Answer» Correct option is C) on/of |
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Everybody wanted to come here ___ time. A) by B) for C) in D) without E) at |
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Answer» Correct option is C) in |
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There is something very attractive ___ him. A) in B) about C) with D) by E) at |
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Answer» Correct option is B) about |
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Each coat in the store has a tag _____ its price on it. A) with B) of C) at D) by |
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Answer» Correct option is A) with |
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It is very warm. I am going to take ___ my scarf. A) out B) in C) off D) for E) of |
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Answer» Correct option is C) off |
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Wrap your scarf _____ your neck to keep warm. A) of B) with C) at D) around |
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Answer» Correct option is D) around |
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The cost of living has been high _____ June. A) from B) for C) since D) on |
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Answer» Correct option is C) since |
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Poor Kisa Gotami now went from house to house, and the people pitied her and said, “Here is mustard-seed; take it!” But when she asked, “Did a son or daughter, a father or mother, die in your family?” they answered her, “Alas! the living are few, but the dead are many. Do not remind us of our deepest grief.” And there was no house but some beloved one had died in it. i. The community’s response to Kisa in the above extract was somewhat different from before. Why do you think that was the case? a) They had learnt from Buddha’s sermons. b) They were able to help Kisa in some way this time. c) They understood parental grief. d) They liked Kisa and enjoyed talking to her. ii. Which of the following options represent the correct understanding of the word “poor” in the phrase “Poor Kisa Gotami”? a) in need of moneyb) weak c) unfortunate d) inferior iii. “Do not remind us of our deepest grief.” The tone of the speaker(s) is a) disillusioned. b) sceptical. c) ironic. d) solemn. iv. Pick the option that explains — ‘…the living few, but the dead many.’ a) It shows the high death rate and low birth rate in the city of Benares. b) It highlights the holy status of Benares where many Hindus go to die. c) It throws light on the numerous loved ones the villagers had lost over time. d) It reflects that many children who had died in the village for various reasons. v. Imagine you are a photo journalist visiting the city at the time Kisa Gotami went from house to house. You documented her experience given in the above extract in a photo series.Your publisher wants to publish the photo series in three parts wherein Part 1 shows Kisa’s visits to the houses; Part 2 depicts her conversations with people, and Part 3 captures Kisa’s reflections at the end of the day sitting by the wayside. The publisher would also like you to choose titles for the series and its three parts.Look at the titles given below, and choose the options that provide the most appropriate set of titles. 1) Series Title – From Darkness to Light. Part I – Living in Loss; Part II – A Mother’s Journey; Part III – Mustard Seed 2) Series Title – Mustard Seed. Part I – A Mother’s Journey; Part II – From Darkness to Light; Part III – Living in Loss 3) Series Title – A Mother’s Journey. Part I – Mustard Seed; Part II – Living in Loss; Part III – From Darkness to Light 4) Series Title – Living in Loss. Part I – From Darkness to Light; Part II – Mustard Seed; Part III – A Mother’s Journey a) 1 and 2b) 2 and 3 c) 3 and 4 d) 1 and 4 |
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Answer» i. (b) ii. (c) iii. (d) iv. (c) v. (b) |
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My complaint goes ______ you, too. A) on B) for C) in |
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Answer» Correct option is B) for |
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The price of gas did not go ______ as we expected. A) off B) aboutC) down |
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Answer» Correct option is C) down |
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His illness resulted _____ bad food. A) in B) from C) with D) for |
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Answer» Correct option is B) from |
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Not from weeping nor from grieving will anyone obtain peace of mind; on the contrary, his pain will be the greater and his body will suffer… He who seeks peace should draw out the arrow of lamentation, and complaint, and grief. He who has drawn out the arrow and has become composed will obtain peace of mind.” i. If the Buddha were a counsellor, which of the following options would you find in a brochure of his service?a) Image (i) b) Image (ii) c) Image (iii) d) Image (iv)ii. Which of the following statements cannot be attributed to the Buddha based on the given extract? (i) Pain and grief are unavoidable and necessary. (ii) The inevitability of death makes grieving futile. (iii) Universality of grief and pain makes us sad. (iv) Understanding that life is finite leads to wisdom. a) (i) and (ii) b) (i) and (iii) c) (iii) and (iv) d) (i) and (iv) iii. Chose the option that appropriately completes the following— lamentation : grief :: _______ : _______ (a) laughter : joke (b) discomfort : fear (c) celebration : joy (d) resignation: loss iv. According to the Buddha, peace of mind is attainable by those who a) renounce worldly life like the Buddha b) take out the arrow and become strong c) grieve, suffer and then move on d) recognise terms of life and let go of complaint v. The given extract is paraphrased below. Choose the option that includes the most appropriate solutions for the blanks. (i) The act of ________ is not only pointless but (ii) rather _______, causing pain and suffering. It only serves to (iii) _____ peace of mind. (iv) _______ without complaint is crucial to well-being and peace. a) grief, harmful, destroy, accepting b) grieving, counterproductive, take away, acceptance c) weeping, productive, take away, lamentation d) grieving, harmful, destroy, lamenting |
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Answer» i. (c) ii. (b) iii. (c) iv. (d) v. (b) |
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His efforts resulted _____ success. A) in B) for C) from D) with |
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Answer» Correct option is A) in |
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LOMOV: Never mind about my people! The Lomovs have all been honourable people, and not one has ever been tried for embezzlement, like your grandfather! CHUBUKOV: You Lomovs have had lunacy in your family, all of you! NATALYA: All, all, all! CHUBUKOV: Your grandfather was a drunkard, and your younger aunt, Nastasya Mihailovna, ran away with an architect, and so on... LOMOV: And your mother was hump-backed. [Clutches at his heart] Something pulling in my side... My head.... Help! Water! CHUBUKOV: Your father was a guzzling gambler! i. Choose the option that correctly identifies the tone of the characters in the given extract. 1) antagonism 2) humour 3) contempt 4) irony a) (1) and (2) b) (2) and (4) c) (1) and (3) d) (3) and (4) ii. The playwright’s intention in the given extract is to a) throw light upon the weaknesses of the rich in any society. b) emphasize that family history is important in a marriage proposal. c) satirise the superficiality of the upper class in Russian society. d) send a message that ego is not healthy in any relationship. iii. If according to Chubukov and Natalya, Lomovs are not “honourable people”, why do they still consider Lomov’s proposal? a) Natalya can take care of her father if she marries close by. b) They were exaggerating in the argument and didn’t mean it. c) They understand that honour is superficial and overrated.d) Lomov’s status in society supersedes everything. iv. Imagine you found the playwright’s notes for each scene in the play and noticed that some of the words were missing. Choose the option that fills the missing words most appropriately. A conversation that starts pleasantly quickly turns into a (i) ________ argument. With (ii) _________ of Oxen Meadows at the heart of the matter, Lomov and Natalya quarrel and are later joined by Chubukov. Thus, begins a (iii) ____ of insults, accusations and name-calling. All (iv) _______ disappears. Eventually, Lomov leaves clutching at his heart, his foot numb. a) (i) petty ; (ii) history ; (iii) series; (iv) politeness b) (i) vicious ; (ii) ownership ; (iii) circus ; (iv) civility c) (i) curious ; (ii) land ; (iii) outpouring ; (iv) laughter d) (i) ugly ; (ii) neighbourhood ; (iii) barrage; (iv) goodness v Which of the following options comes closest to the meaning of ‘tried’ as used in the extract? a) She mastered the game through a process of trial and error. b) He followed the trial closely and was seen in court every day. c) This had been a tried and tested formula for the organisation. d) They tried with all their might to repeat their earlier successes. |
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Answer» i– c ii – c iii – d iv – b v – b |
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The government imposed a new tax _____ luxuries. A) of B) in C) overD) on |
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Answer» Correct option is D) on |
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But I can get a hair-dye And set such colour there, Brown, or black, or carrot, That young men in despair May love me for myself alone And not my yellow hair. i. Given below are the taglines of four hypothetical brands. Choose the correct option that fits the best with the first three lines of the given stanza.LITELIFEFood that makes you light.GET SETMy home. My gym.LOOKBOOKNo game, over, get makeover.PLANET FOODEat! Eat! Eat! Repeat!a) Option (1) b) Option (2) c) Option (3) d) Option (4)ii. The form of the given stanza is a part of a. an agreement. b. a disapproval. c. an engagement. d. an argumentiii. Choose the option that describes a situation of ‘despair’ as mentioned in the extract. a. Option (1) b. Option (2) c. Option (3) d. Option (4)(1) Worked very hard and got selected in the audition for the dance. competition.(2) Worked very hadrd and was once again, for the 3rd time, unabel to get selected in the audition for the dance competition(3) Worked very hard for the dance competition audition. My best friend got selected but i didn't.(4) Worked very hard to get selected in the audition for the dance competition, but the auditions got.iv. Read the statements 1 and 2 given below and choose the option that correctly assesses these statements. 1 – The speaker wants to change her hair colour so that it may appeal to young men. 2 – The speaker’s appearance due to her gorgeous yellow hair is largely the reason young men hope to get her attention. a. 1 is false, 2 is true and clearly inferred from the poem. b. 1 is true, 2 cannot be clearly inferred from the poem. c. 1 cannot be clearly inferred from the poem, 2 is false. d. 1 is true and can be inferred from the poem, 2 is false.v. Choose the product that best shows what Anne would invest in, to ensure that young men love her for herself and not her hair.a. Option (1) b. Option (2) c. Option (3) d. Option (4) |
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Answer» i. c ii. d iii. b iv. a v. d |
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_____ the day he read the article on lung cancer _____ the day he died, he didn’t touch another cigarette. A) On / to B) From / till C) From / on D) In / until |
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Answer» Correct option is B) From / till |
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This year there has been an increase _____ the number of books sold. A) on B) for C) in D) at |
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Answer» Correct option is C) in |
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I’m very obliged _____ her helping me to get that job. A) of B) to C) for D) by |
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Answer» Correct option is B) to |
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