Category: Miscellaneous

1.Tautology Meniang: the saying of the same thing twice over in different words, generally considered to be a fault of style Synonym: repetition, repetitiveness Sentence: When the lawyer spoke to the jury, he used tautology to make the jurors aware of his point without being repetitive. 2.sinuous, Meaning: having many curves and turns. Synonym: windy,…

Directions (1-5): In the passage given below there are blanks which are to be filled with the options given below. Find out the appropriate word in each case which can most suitably complete the sentence without altering the meaning of the statement.After more than a year of (1) in the open to board buses, commuters…

1. This IIT has decided to set up a Re-Water Research Center to replenish and rejuvenate water resources?   (2) 1. IIT Delhi 2. IIT Kharagpur 3. IIT Madras 4. IIT Bombay 2. Who has been appointed as the head of the Iran Action Group?                       …

Directions (1-5): Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:Nine movie stars A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I are living in the same building of nine-floor counting from one to nine. The ground floor is numbered 1 and so on. They all are working as the brand ambassador…

1. If a company sells a car with a marked price of Rs. 2,72,000 and gives a discount of 4% on Rs. 2,00,000 and 2.5% on the remaining amount of Rs. 72,000, then What is the actual price charged by the company for the car ?                   …

1.Repercussion Meaning: an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one. Synonym: consequence, result, effect, outcome, Sentence: “the move would have grave repercussions for the entire region” 2.Pristine Meaning: in its original condition; unspoilt. Synonym: immaculate, in perfect condition Antonym: dirty, sullied Sentence: “pristine copies of an early magazine” 3. Sporadic Meaning:…

Directions (1-5) Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If none of the sentences is appropriate, mark (e) as the answer. 1. It didn’t take long for the locals to realize…………………………:…

1. Who inaugurates ‘Panini Language Laboratory’ in Mauritius?                                                 (3) 1. Shri Suresh Prabhu 2. Shri Rajesh Sharma 3. Smt Sushma Swaraj 4. Shri Venkaiyah Naidu 2. Walmart completes acquisition of 77% stake…

Directions (1-3): Study the following information carefully to answer these questions. (i) ‘M $ N’ means’ M is mother of N’. (ii) ‘M # N’ means’ M is father of N’. (iii) ‘M @ N’ means’ M is husband of N’. (iv) ‘M % N’ means ‘M is daughter of N’. 1.If N@Q$M#T, then how…

1. In a test, a candidate secured 336 marks out of maximum marks ‘x’. If the maximum marks ‘x’ had been converted into 400 marks, he would have secured 192 marks. What was the maximum marks of the test?      (1) (1) 700 (2) 750 (3) 500 (4) 650 (5) 800 2. An AC consumes…

1.Malady Meaning: a disease or ailment. Synonym: illness, sickness, ailment, disorder Sentence: “an incurable malady” 2.Astute Meaning: having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage Synonym: shrewd, sharp, sharp-witted Antonym: stupid Sentence: ‘an astute businessman” 3.Pragmatism Meaning: an approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms…

1. Nobel Peace Prize awardee Kofi Annan passed away recently, he was the former secretery of this organisation.                                                                           …