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Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.

This movie is directed by Steven Spielberg, ______?

Option 1: hasn't he

Option 2: hasn't it

Option 3: isn't it

Option 4: isn't he

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Correct Answer: isn't it


Solution : The correct answer is the third option.

The correct alternative is "isn't it" because it forms a question tag, which is used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener. It is the correct choice, as negative tags are constructed in the case of

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Question : The original name of Swami Vivekananda was

Option 1: Narendranath Dutta

Option 2: Batukeshwara Dutta

Option 3: Krishna Dutta

Option 4: Surendra Dutta

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Correct Answer: Narendranath Dutta


Solution : The correct option is - Narendranath Dutta

 

The original name of Swami Vivekananda was Narendra Nath Datta. He was born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, India. He later adopted the name Swami Vivekananda when he became a monk and a disciple of Sri

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Question : When a piece of stone is immersed in water, it displaces water of equal

Option 1: density

Option 2: specific gravity

Option 3: mass

Option 4: volume

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Correct Answer: mass


Solution : The correct option is mass.

Archimedes' principle states that when a piece of stone is immersed in water, it displaces water of equivalent mass. According to this concept, every item immersed in a fluid feels an upward buoyant force proportional to the weight of the

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Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To have a foot in the grave

Option 1: To be near death

Option 2: To take risks

Option 3: To trip somebody over

Option 4: To hire a contract killer

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Correct Answer: To be near death


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation:

This idiom refers to being in a very poor or deteriorating health condition, often implying that the person is quite old or seriously ill and may not live much longer. The phrase suggests someone

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Question : In India, the practice of erecting megaliths began about _____ ago.

Option 1: 3000 years

Option 2: 2000 years

Option 3: 500 years

Option 4: 1000 years

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Correct Answer: 3000 years


Solution : The correct option is 3000 years.

The practice of erecting megaliths in India began around 3000 BCE. Megalithic structures, characterized by large stones arranged in specific patterns or used as monuments, are found in various parts of India, including South India and parts

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about your promotion.

Option 1: To state the wrong facts

Option 2: To reveal a secret

Option 3: To say something unrealistic

Option 4: To discourage someone

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Correct Answer: To reveal a secret


Solution : The second option is the correct answer.

In the context of the sentence, letting the cat out of the bag means accidentally disclosing or revealing a secret, specifically about the person's promotion.

The idiom implies that information was divulged that was meant

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Question : Where was the 5th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games held in 2023?

Option 1: Maharashtra

Option 2: West Bengal

Option 3: Andhra Pradesh

Option 4: Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh


Solution : The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.

The 5th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games was held in 2023 in Madhya Pradesh. Around 6,000 players participated in 23 sporting events. Maharashtra topped the medal tally with 161 medals, and Haryana remained in the

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Question : What is the total duration of a hockey match as of April 2022?

Option 1: 60 minutes

Option 2: 70 minutes

Option 3: 80 minutes

Option 4: 50 minutes

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Correct Answer: 60 minutes


Solution : The correct option is 60 minutes.

The duration of a hockey match can vary depending on the level of play and the specific rules of the league or competition. In professional hockey, for example, a standard game consists of three periods, each lasting 20

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Question : Which RBI tool refers to the buying and selling of bonds issued by the Government in the open market?

Option 1: Liquidity adjustment facility

Option 2: Moral suasion

Option 3: Marginal standing facility

Option 4: Open market operations

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Correct Answer: Open market operations


Solution : The correct answer is Open market operations.

Open market operations are the central banks buying and selling Government Security and bones in the open market to expand or contract the amount of money in the banking system. It is a kind of

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