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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

The President will finally have a national memorial ___ his honour.

Option 1: at

Option 2: upon

Option 3: in

Option 4: on

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Correct Answer: in


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation: The preposition "in" is the correct choice because it is commonly used when referring to the establishment of a memorial to honour someone.

So, the sentence would be: The President will finally have a national memorial in

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Question : Who among the following won a Padma Vibhushan award in the year 1971?

Option 1: Rajee Narayan

Option 2: M.S. Swaminathan

Option 3: Debjani Chaliha

Option 4: Uday Shankar

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Correct Answer: Uday Shankar


Solution : The correct option is Uday Shankar.

Uday Shankar, the renowned Indian dancer and choreographer, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1971. The Padma Vibhushan is one of the highest civilian honours in India, and Uday Shankar received this prestigious award for his significant

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Question : In India,there are many coal fields found in

Option 1: Cauvery Valley

Option 2: Krishna Valley

Option 3: Ganga Valley

Option 4: Damodar Valley

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Correct Answer: Damodar Valley


Solution : The correct answer is Damodar Valley.

Presently India is the second largest producer and consumer of coal, only behind China. In India coal in found in Gondwana deposits in peninsular region and rich tertiary deposits of North East India. Majority of coal fields are

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Question : India has a coastline of 

Option 1: 5500 kms

Option 2: 6500 kms

Option 3: 7500 kms

Option 4: 8400 kms

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Correct Answer: 7500 kms


Solution : The correct option is 7500kms.

India has a 7,500-kilometer (nearly 4,660-mile) coastline along its  mainland, which borders the Indian Ocean to the south. This wide coastline provides India with access to the sea and is important for trade, transportation, and cultural contacts.

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Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.


He ___ his camera on the table.

Option 1: laid

Option 2: lain

Option 3: lay

Option 4: lie

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Correct Answer: laid


Solution : The first option is the correct answer for the sentence because ''laid'' is the past form of the verb 'lay' and is grammatically correct as per past tense.

''Lain'' in the second option is incorrect as it is the past participle form of the verb

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Question : Which of the following pairs of countries hosted the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship in 2022?

Option 1: Bulgaria and Slovenia

Option 2: Italy and Bulgaria

Option 3: Poland and Slovenia

Option 4: Italy and Poland

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Correct Answer: Poland and Slovenia


Solution : The correct answer is Poland and Slovenia.

The relocated 2022 Men's World Championship will be held in Slovenia and Poland, according to FIVB. The World Athletics Championships were held in their eighteenth year.

The venue, Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, was used

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Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".

I shall go (1) / by the (2) / 3 o'clock's train. (3) / No Error (4)

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

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Correct Answer: (3)


Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence. 

The reason for the error is the incorrect use of the possessive form. When expressing time, we don't use the possessive form. Instead, we simply say "3 o'clock" to indicate the time.

So, the correct

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Question : The mode of transport to reach the most remote and distant areas which are most inaccessible is ______.

Option 1: waterways

Option 2: roadways

Option 3: railways

Option 4: airways

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Correct Answer: airways


Solution : The correct answer is airways.

Nowadays, flying is the fastest way to get around. Because of the high price of fuel, it is highly expensive. In places where there are no roads or railroads, it is the sole means of transportation that can go

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