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| 27801. |
_______________ are engineering works created through the processing of parts of the earth’s surface involving quantities of soil or unformed rock.(a) Surfacework(b) Landwork(c) Earthworks(d) Hosework |
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Answer» Right answer is (c) Earthworks Explanation: Typical earthworks include roads, railway beds, causeways, dams, levees, canals, and berms. Other common earthworks are land grading to reconfigure the topography of a site, or to stabilize slopes. |
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| 27802. |
In its most simple form, a _______________ can be a list in a contract setting out the staff, labour and plant hire rates the contractor will use for pricing cost reimbursable instructed daywork.(a) list(b) plan(c) scheme(d) schedule of rates |
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Answer» The correct option is (a) list Explanation: However, on a much larger scale, a ‘schedule of rates term contract’, ‘term contract’ or ‘measured term contract’ may be used when the nature of work required is known but it cannot be quantified, or if continuity of programme cannot be determined. In the absence of an estimate, tenderers quote unit rates against a document that is intended to cover all likely activities that might form part of the works. |
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| 27803. |
In earthwork per 28.30 cu m, how many beldars and mzdoors are required per day?(a) 15 Beldars and 8 Mazdoors(b) 0 Beldars and 14 Mazdoors(c) 2 Beldars and 0 Mazdoors(d) 5 Beldars and 4 Mazdoors |
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Answer» The correct option is (d) 5 Beldars and 4 Mazdoors Best explanation: Excavation in foundation, trenches, etc. in ordinary soil including disposal up to 30 m(100’) and lift of 1.5 m (5’). |
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| 27804. |
Which factor is not considered on studying of site?(a) Number of gender ratio(b) Study of site with respect to other surrounding sites(c) Study of geographical and geological conditions of site(d) Location site |
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Answer» Right answer is (a) Number of gender ratio To explain: Factors considered on studying of site are- Location site Study of site with respect to other surrounding sites Study of geographical and geological conditions of site Climatic conditions of site Survey map site Average air direction Network of road pattern Services available today, expected tomorrow Environmental conditions Mode of transportation available and which have to be incorporated Type of labour available- skilled, unskilled, semiskilled Type of equipments on construction Time available for planning and execution of work till finish . |
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| 27805. |
The density of a certain rod a foot long varies directly as the square of the distance from one end. Find the centre of gravity.(a) 4/3a(b) 3/4a(c) 1/3a(d) 1/4a |
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Answer» Right choice is (b) 3/4a Best explanation: Place the rod on the x-axis, one end at the origin so that ρ = kx^2, where a is the length of the rod. |
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| 27806. |
The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole provided in a base drainage system for ________(a) The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole provided in a base drainage system(b) The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole provided in a base drainage system(c) The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole provided in a base drainage system(d) All of the mentioned |
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Answer» Right answer is (d) All of the mentioned To explain I would say: A hole in the floor of a garage, etc. from which the underside of a vehicle can be examined and serviced. |
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| 27807. |
The current in conductors connecting the voltage source to the plates of a capacitor is _______(a) Conduction current(b) Leakage current(c) Charging current(d) Displacement current |
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Answer» Right choice is (c) Charging current For explanation I would say: The current in conductors connecting the voltage source to the plates of a capacitor is the charging current and not the conduction or leakage current. |
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| 27808. |
For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are ________(a) Earthwork, Concrete work, Brick work(b) Plastering or pointing, finishing, water supply and sanitary work(c) Brickwork Flooring, Wood work, Steel work(d) Earthwork, concrete work, brick work, plastering, water supply and steel work |
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Answer» Right answer is (d) Earthwork, concrete work, brick work, plastering, water supply and steel work Easy explanation: This method is suitable for walls of similar cross sections. Here the total centre line length is multiplied by breadth and depth of respective item to get the total quantity at a time. When cross walls or partitions or verandah walls join with main wall, the centre line length gets reduced by half of breadth for each junction. Such junction or joints are studied carefully while calculating total centre line length. The estimates prepared by this method are most accurate and quick. |
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| 27809. |
Which maintenance service is carried out to maintain the aesthetics of buildings and services?(a) Special repair(b) Day to Day Repairs(c) Additions and Alterations(d) Preventive Maintenance |
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Answer» Right choice is (a) Special repair The best I can explain: This maintenance service is carried out to maintain the aesthetics of buildings and services as well as to preserve their life, some works like white washing, distempering, painting, cleaning of lines, tanks, etc. are carried out periodically. These works are planned on year to year basis. |
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| 27810. |
What is the minimum allowable numbers of layers in a drawing?(a) 0(b) 1(c) 2(d) 10 |
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Answer» Right choice is (b) 1 The explanation: The following are the most commonly used layer settings in the Layer Properties Manager. You click the icon to turn the setting on and off. • Turn off layers. You turn off layers to reduce the visual complexity of your drawing while you work. • Freeze layers. You freeze layers that you do not need to access for a while. Freezing layers is similar to turning them off, but improves performance in very large drawings. • Lock layers. You lock layers when you want to prevent accidental changes to the objects on those layers. Also, the objects on locked layers appear faded, which helps reduce the visual complexity of your drawing, but still lets you see the objects faintly. • Set default properties. You set the default properties for each layer, including color, linetype, line weight, and transparency. New objects that you create will use these properties unless you override them. Overriding layer properties is explained later in this topic. |
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| 27811. |
In the construction industry ____________ is a very general term which refers to organisations contracted as part of the delivery of a built asset.(a) transporter(b) supplier(c) organisation(d) industry |
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Answer» Right option is (b) supplier The best explanation: Traditionally, suppliers might have been considered to be organisations contracted to provide physical supplies such as goods, materials, plant, and so on, however, its use is now much broader and PAS 1192-2 defines a supplier as any ‘provider of services or goods either directly to the employer or to another supplier in a supply chain’. The ‘supply chain’ is the interconnected hierarchy of suppliers. |
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| 27812. |
____________ refers to the effect produced by deriving the maximum benefits from the minimum dimensions off a room.(a) Compactness(b) Roominess(c) Grouping(d) Privacy |
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Answer» Correct answer is (b) Roominess For explanation I would say: Giving due importance to the furniture placement in the room. Factors effecting of roominess are- size of the room, shape, furniture used, position of doors, windows. |
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In estimated cost what is the value taken for contingencies?(a) 0.5%-2.5%(b) 3%-5%(c) 5%-6%(d) 0% |
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Answer» The correct answer is (b) 3%-5% Easy explanation: The dictionary meaning of contingencies is defined as- A future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty or a provision for a possible event or circumstance. In engineering is said to be as an incidental expense. |
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| 27814. |
The type of transition curves generally provided on hill roads, is ________(a) lemniscate(b) cubic parabola(c) circular(d) spiral |
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Answer» The correct choice is (d) spiral For explanation I would say: In case of transition curves, if traffic condition is mixed then provision of speed is limited to 60% of max. Speed of vehicle. One side of curve will higher then the other side for the case of accident of traffic. Ideal Transition curve: Spiral or clothoid (Lemniscate for modern roads). Valley curve: Cubic parabola. Vertical curve: Parabola. |
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| 27815. |
Thickness of a pavement may be reduced considerably by ________(a) Drainage of soil(b) Stabilisation of soil(c) Compaction of soil(d) Drainage of soil, Stabilisation of soil and Compaction of soil |
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Answer» Correct option is (d) Drainage of soil, Stabilisation of soil and Compaction of soil The explanation: The major factors which governs the thickness of the pavement are ‘Traffic’ and ‘subgrade soil strength’ apart from climatic conditions ( frost action etc.), material characteristics etc. However, there were no options related to the above discussed. Option (Drainage of soil) affects the thickness because the subgrade soil strength (measured in CBR (%)) changes with the density of the soil. Option (Stabilisation of soil) also affects the thickness because the stabilized soils do possess higher soil strength/desired properties than the unstabilized. Option (Compaction of soil) deals with the drainage of the soils. Drainage affects the performance of the pavement. If the pavement results in a poor performance under drainage condition, an additional “drainage layer” should be provided (IRC 37:2012) and also while strengthening the roads, it is expected to get more characteristic deflection results in providing more thickness than the properly drained pavement. |
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In which unit, masonary of thin partition wall is calculated?(a) sq m(b) cu m(c) sq ft(d) sq cm |
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Answer» The correct choice is (a) sq m The best explanation: A partition wall is a wall that separates rooms, or divides a room. Partition walls are usually not load-bearing. Partition walls are constructed of many materials, including steel panels, bricks, blocks of clay, terra-cotta, concrete, or glass blocks. Some partition walls are made of sheet glass. Glass partition walls are a series of individual toughened glass panels mounted in wood or metal framing. They may be suspended from or slide along a robust aluminium ceiling track. The system does not require the use of a floor guide, which allows easy operation and an uninterrupted threshold. |
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Size of chowkhat sections for door and window is __________(a) 2cm*1.5cm(b) 10.16cm*10.16cm(c) 2.8″*1.4″(d) 10/3″*2/3″ |
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Answer» Right option is (b) 10.16cm*10.16cm The best explanation: Nominal sizes of chowkhat is as mentioned below. • 4 inch x 2.5 inch • 4 inch x 3.0 inch • 5 inch x 2.5 inch • 10inch x2.0 inch • Custom size is available. |
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Unit of payment in MKS of fixing doors and window is ____________(a) per cm(b) per no.(c) per gm(d) no. |
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Answer» Correct choice is (b) per no. For explanation I would say: A door is a solid barrier i.e. fixed in the opening of a wall. It can be opened for access to and from buildings and between the rooms or closed for privacy. The door has two parts: one part is frame and second part is shutters. A window is an opening in a wall, door, roof or vehicle that allows the passage of light, sound, and air. Modern windows are usually glazed or covered in some other transparent or translucent material, a sash set in a frame in the opening; the sash and frame are also referred to as a window. Many glazed windows may be opened, to allow ventilation, or closed, to exclude inclement weather. Windows often have a latch or similar mechanism to lock the window shut or to hold it open by various amounts. |
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Which is not the type of nomograph?(a) Z- type nomograph(b) Circular nomograph(c) Y- type nomograph(d) Combination of nomograph |
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Answer» Right choice is (c) Y- type nomograph The explanation: Y- type nomograph does not exist. The other fourth type of nomographs includes Parallel scales nomograph. |
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Estimation cost provided for water supply and electrification is __________(a) 4% and 6%(b) 18% and 18%(c) 08% and 08%(d) 12% and 15% |
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Answer» The correct choice is (c) 08% and 08% For explanation I would say: Pipes must be installed to meet requirements for durability, safety and thermal performance- • contractor responsibilities • general installation requirements • where to lay pipework • access for maintenance and replacement • preventing electric shock • pipe insulation. |
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Horizontal boards at the top, bottom, and optionally in the middle of a door that join the two stiles and split the door into two or more rows of panels is known as ______________(a) panels(b) mullions(c) stiles(d) rails |
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Answer» Correct choice is (d) rails Easiest explanation: Horizontal boards at the top, bottom, and optionally in the middle of a door that join the two stiles and split the door into two or more rows of panels. The “top rail” and “bottom rail” are named for their positions. The bottom rail is also known as “kick rail”. A middle rail at the height of the bolt is known as the “lock rail”, other middle rails are commonly known as “cross rails”. |
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Unit of payment in MKS for supply of timber is ________(a) cu m(b) per cu m(c) %cu ft(d) %cu m |
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Answer» The correct choice is (b) per cu m Easy explanation: Lumber (American English; used only in North America) or timber (used in the rest of the English speaking world) is a type of wood that has been processed into beams and planks, a stage in the process of wood production. Lumber may be supplied either roug-sawn, or surfaced on one or more of its faces. Besides pulpwood, rough lumber is the raw material for furniture-making and other items requiring additional cutting and shaping. It is available in many species, usually hardwoods; but it is also readily available in softwoods, such as white pine and red pine, because of their low cost. Finished lumber is supplied in standard sizes, mostly for the construction industry – primarily softwood, from coniferous species, including pine, fir and spruce (collectively spruce-pine-fir), cedar, and hemlock, but also some hardwood, for high-grade flooring. |
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Enoscope is used to determine ___________(a) spot speed(b) average speed(c) travel time(d) average time |
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Answer» Correct choice is (a) spot speed For explanation I would say: Enoscope consists of a simple open housing containing a mirror mounted on a tripod at the side of the road in such a way that an observer’s line of sight turned through 90o. The observer stands at one end of section and on the other end enoscope is placed and measure the time taken by the vehicle to cross the section (fig 6.2). Advantages of this method are that it simple and eliminate the errors due to parallax and considerable time is required to time each vehicle, which lengthen the study period and under heavy traffic condition it may be difficult to relate ostentatious to proper vehicle are the disadvantages of enoscope method. |
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___________ is a type of wood that has been processed into beams and planks, a stage in the process of wood production.(a) Log(b) Plank(c) Timber(d) Trees |
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Answer» Right answer is (c) Timber To elaborate: There are two main types of lumber. It may be supplied either rough-sawn, or surfaced on one or more of its faces. Besides pulpwood, rough lumber is the raw material for furniture-making and other items requiring additional cutting and shaping. It is available in many species, usually hardwoods; but it is also readily available in softwoods, such as white pine and red pine, because of their low cost. |
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Anti-siphonage pipe is connected to _____________(a) top of P trap W.C.(b) main soil pipe(c) bottom of P trap W.C.(d) side of water closet |
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Answer» Right choice is (c) bottom of P trap W.C. To explain: A vent is open at top and bottom, to facilitate exit of foul gases. It is carried at least one meter higher than the roof level. Rain water pipe: it is a pipe which carries only the rain water. Anti-siphonage pipe: it is pipe which is installed in the house drainage to preserve the water seal of traps. |
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The measurement is not made in square metres in case of ____________(a) D.P.C. (Damp proof course)(b) Form works(c) R.C. chhajjas(d) Concrete Jaffries |
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Answer» Right option is (c) R.C. chhajjas Easy explanation: A chhajja is the projecting or overhanging eaves or cover of a roof, usually supported on large carved brackets.It forms part of the architecture of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. In Rajasthan they are particularly large. |
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_____________covers the entire wall with thin liquid plaster, uses a great deal of water and is applied very wet.(a) Lime plastering(b) Heat resistant plastering(c) Veneer plastering(d) Gypsum plastering |
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Answer» Right answer is (c) Veneer plastering For explanation I would say: Veneer plastering covers the entire wall with thin liquid plaster, uses a great deal of water and is applied very wet. The walls intended to be plastered are hanged with “Blueboard” (named as such for the industry standard of the outer paper being blue-grey in color). This type of sheet rock is designed to absorb some of the moisture of the plaster and thus allow it to cling the plaster better before it sets. Veneer plastering is a one-shot one-coat application; taping usually requires sanding and then adding another coat, since the compound shrinks as it dries. |
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The length of the side of warning sign boards of roads is ___________(a) 45 cm(b) 60 cm(c) 20 cm(d) 05 cm |
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Answer» Right answer is (a) 45 cm For explanation: Road signs in the Republic of India are similar to those used in some parts of the United Kingdom, except that they are multilingual. Most urban roads and state highways have signs in the state language and English. National highways have signs in the Hindi and English. In 2012, the Tourism department of Kerala announced plans to upgrade road signs in the state to include maps of nearby hospitals. The Noida Authority announced plans to replace older signboards with new fluorescent signage. |
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What are the employees know as, who are employed directly on the work for the actual execution of a specific work?(a) Co-workers(b) Assistant(c) Work charged Establishment(d) Work in-charge |
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Answer» Correct option is (c) Work charged Establishment The best explanation: Usually, work-supervisors, chaukidars, mates, mistris, etc, are employed as wrokcharged establishment. Their pay is charged direct to the work for which provision is made in the estimate of the work by adding 2% to 3% over the estimated amount of the work. |
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At a rail joint, the ends of adjoining rails, are connected with a pair of fish plates and _______(a) 8 fish bolts(b) 4 fish bolts(c) 1 fish bolts(d) 2 fish bolts |
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Answer» Right option is (b) 4 fish bolts For explanation: A fishplate, splice bar or joint bar is a metal bar that is bolted to the ends of two rails to join them together in a track. The name is derived from fish, a wooden bar with a curved profile used to strengthen a ship’s mast. The top and bottom edges are tapered inwards so the device wedges itself between the top and bottom of the rail when it is bolted into place. |
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Flight LTS Alka Shukla and M.K. Shumathi's induction into special heli-ops training in Mi-8 attack helipcoters, opens up what roles for women pilots? |
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Answer» Combat roles |
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I’ll phone Mike as soon as I ______ any news. A) will get B) get C) got D) had got |
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Answer» Correct option is B) get |
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Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.1. The drunkards created nuisance during the marriage party.2. Is it possible to buy LED TV in installments with 0% interest?3. Who taught you such a rude behaviour?4. One must endure what is incurable. |
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Answer» 1. Nuisance was created by the drunkards during the marriage party. 2. Can LED TV be bought in installments with 0% interest? 3. By whom were you taught such a rude behaviour? 4. What can’t be cured has to be endured. A heart specialist must be necessarily consulted now. |
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Before the invention of he automobile, people ______ use horses for transportation. A) to B) always C) to travel D) used to |
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Answer» Correct option is D) used to |
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Rewrite the following sentences using active voice:1. Have you ever been refused a loan before by any bank?2. Was my data card seen by you?3. We are taught English excellently by Mr. Henry4. Shall I be taken to the Taj Mahal? |
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Answer» 1. Has any bank refused a loan before to you? 2. Did you see my data card? 3. Mr. Henry teaches us English excellently 4. Will you take me to the Taj Mahal? |
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You really shouldn’t boast _____ your success _____ other people. A) with / to B) of / to C) about / at D) over / to |
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Answer» Correct option is B) of / to |
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Did you finally succeed _____ convincing them they were wrong? A) for B) at C) in D) on |
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Answer» Correct option is C) in |
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She has finished her friendship with him. A) She has done for him. B) She has done with him. C) She has done to him. D) She done at him. |
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Answer» Correct option is B) She has done with him |
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He cannot be saved. He is certain to die. A) He is done down. B) He is done up. C) He is done to.D) He is done for. |
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Answer» Correct option is D) He is done for. |
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Captain Saunders was accused of ________ at cards. A) deceiving B) cheating C) tricking D) trapping E) catching |
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Answer» Correct option is B) cheating |
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Any candidate caught ______ in the examination will be disqualified. A) deceiving B) deluding C) conjuring D) swindling E) cheating |
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Answer» Correct option is E) cheating |
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He took a lot of money from me by cheating. A) He did me out a lot of money. B) He did me from a lot of money. C) He did me up to a lot of money. D) He did me out from a lot of money. |
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Answer» Correct option is A) He did me out a lot of money |
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The inspector was a very ________ man and rechecked the evidence several times. A) complete B) wholesome C) thoughtful D) thorough E) attentive |
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Answer» Correct option is E) attentive |
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Which of the following numbers is divisible by 3, 7, and 10?1. 3, 25, 5752. 5253. 1,2504. 11,130 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 11,130 CALCULATION: The unit place will be 0 and the number is also divisible by 21. Option (1) ⇒ Unit place is 5, so, it is not possible. Option (2) ⇒ Unit place is 5, so, it is also not possible. Option (3) ⇒ Unit place is 0, but the given number is not divisible by 21. Option (4) ⇒ Unit place is 0 and the given number is also divisible by 21. So, 11,130 is divisible by 3, 7, and 10. |
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_____ her fine clothes, everyone knows how poor she is. A) For all B) Due to C) Because of D) In spite of |
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Answer» Correct option is D) In spite of |
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Ashwin deposits money in the bank in the month of January. He starts from 7th January, the first Tuesday of the month. On every Tuesday he deposits Rs. 500, on every Thursday he deposits Rs. 750, and on every Saturday he deposits Rs. 1,250. Find the total amount he deposits in January month:1. Rs. 10,0002. Rs. 9,7503. Rs. 8,7504. Rs. 7,750 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Rs. 8,750 Given: On every Tuesday Ashwin deposits Rs. 500 On every Thursday Ashwin deposits Rs. 750 On every Saturday Ashwin deposits Rs. 1,250 Calculation: ⇒ Tuesday in January month = 4 (As tuesday is on 7th January so it can not have 5 tuesdays) ⇒ Amount deposits on 4 Tuesdays = 500 × 4 = Rs.2,000 ⇒ Thursday in January month = 4 ⇒ Amount deposits on 4 Thursdays = 750 × 4 = Rs.3,000 ⇒ Saturday in January month = 3 (Excluding 4th January i.e. Saturday because he starts from 7th January) ⇒ Amount deposits on 3 Saturdays = 1,250 × 3 = Rs.3,750 ∴ Total Amount he deposits = Rs.2,000 + Rs.3,000 + Rs.3,750 = Rs. 8,750 The correct option is 3 i.e. Rs. 8,750. |
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He found everything rather strange as he ______ never ______ abroad before. A) has / been B) will / be C) hasn’t / been D) had / been |
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Answer» Correct option is D) had / been |
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I’m sure they couldn’t have arranged it; they must have met ________. A) at random B) by chance C) with luck D) by fate E) by design |
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Answer» Correct option is B) by chance |
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Read the given extract carefully and answer the question :For Parading their power and her helplessness, the young visitors are reprimanded, told they are responsible not only for the act of mockery but also for the small bundle of life sacrificed to achieve its aims the blind woman shifts attention away from assertions of power to the instrument through which that power is exercised.Speculation on what (other than its own frail body) that bird in the hand might signify has always been attractive to me, but especially so now, thinking as I have been about work I do that has brought me to this company. So I choose to read the bird as "language" and the woman as a 'practiced writer.' (i) Name the topic and the author. (ii) Why were the young visitor's reprimanded ? (iii) What did the woman do? (iv) What did the visitors think? (v) Find the word from the passage which means: 'affirmation'. |
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Answer» (i) The topic is 'once upon a time' and the author is Toni Morrison. (ii) The young visitors reprimanded for parading their power and her helplessness. (iii) The woman derived her attention away from assertions of power to the instrument through which that power was exercised. (iv) The visitors through that it was better they should read the bird as language and the woman as practical writer. (v) The word is assertions. |
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He found everything rather strange, as he _______ abroad before. A) would never B) had never been C) has never been D) will never be |
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Answer» Correct option is B) had never been |
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