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He paused ______ for a few moments.
with
for
by
into
Correct answer
for
Why this answer is correct
The preposition 'for' is used to indicate a duration of time, such as 'for a few moments'.
Late at night, our car ______ on the highway.
broke down
broke up
broke into
broke out
Correct answer
broke down
Why this answer is correct
The phrasal verb 'broke down' is used when a vehicle or machine stops functioning.
All the countries signed the treaty ______ Germany and France.
beneath
except
among
during
Correct answer
except
Why this answer is correct
'Except' is used to introduce an exclusion from a general statement.
I reminded her ______ the lights at night.
to turn off
to call off
to drop off
to break off
Correct answer
to turn off
Why this answer is correct
'Turn off' is the standard phrasal verb for stopping the operation of an electrical device like a light.
They told us about the woman ______ lived next door.
whom
which
who
whose
Correct answer
who
Why this answer is correct
'Who' is the correct relative pronoun used as the subject for referring to people.
I dislike films ______ have sad endings.
who
that
whose
whom
Correct answer
that
Why this answer is correct
'That' (or 'which') is the relative pronoun used for non-human subjects like 'films'.
The thieves denied ______ the money.
having stealing
stealing
had stolen
having to steal
Correct answer
stealing
Why this answer is correct
The verb 'deny' is typically followed by a gerund (-ing form) when referring to an action.
Did you ______ to see Sunita on your way home?
drop in
drop out
stop behind
drop away
Correct answer
drop in
Why this answer is correct
'Drop in' is a phrasal verb meaning to pay a casual or informal visit.
Would you mind ______ her?
meeting
meet
met
to meet
Correct answer
meeting
Why this answer is correct
The phrase 'would you mind' is followed by the gerund form of the verb.
We reached the station ______ of February.
at the end
on the end
along the end
for the end
Correct answer
at the end
Why this answer is correct
'At the end' is the standard idiomatic expression for the conclusion of a period of time.
Idiom: Be bad news
feelings of hate
someone who behaves in a dishonest way
someone who is considered undesirable
to be ill
Correct answer
someone who is considered undesirable
Why this answer is correct
'Bad news' refers to a person or thing that is problematic, undesirable, or likely to cause trouble.
Idiom: Back to the drawing board
to draw comparisons
to start planning again because the previous plan has failed
to be a member of planning group
to be fast at understanding a situation
Correct answer
to start planning again because the previous plan has failed
Why this answer is correct
This idiom means to start a task or project over from the beginning because the initial attempt was unsuccessful.
Idiom: Be in the eye of the storm
to look at something quickly
to fail miserably at a sport
to see something that you do not want to see
to be in the midst of a controversy
Correct answer
to be in the midst of a controversy
Why this answer is correct
To be in the eye of the storm means to be in the center of a difficult, intense, or controversial situation.
Idiom: Life in the fast lane
an exciting and eventful lifestyle
to lead a selfless life
to have a happy life without complaints
life without money or comforts
Correct answer
an exciting and eventful lifestyle
Why this answer is correct
'Life in the fast lane' refers to a lifestyle that is exciting, high-pressured, and full of activity.
Idiom: To pass the buck
to collect money from a group of people
to shift the responsibility of something to someone
to have a short conversation with someone
to have the credentials for a particular job
Correct answer
to shift the responsibility of something to someone
Why this answer is correct
'Pass the buck' means to evade responsibility or blame by passing it on to someone else.
Which one of the following does not belong to the biotic community?
Water
Human
Protozoa
Bush
Correct answer
Water
Why this answer is correct
Biotic community refers to living organisms; water is an abiotic (non-living) component of the environment.
The nature of the biotic community largely depends on:
the species present
the temperature
the salinity
the type of rivalry
Correct answer
the species present
Why this answer is correct
A biotic community is primarily defined and characterized by the various species of organisms that compose it.
A given species refers to:
individuals with strong intervention
individuals with similar characteristics
individuals living in the same area
individuals with different traits
Correct answer
individuals with similar characteristics
Why this answer is correct
In biology, a species is a group of individuals sharing similar anatomical and physiological characteristics.
The presence of water is the major factor that sustains:
aquatic communities
forest communities
grassland communities
desert communities
Correct answer
aquatic communities
Why this answer is correct
Water is the defining and sustaining medium for all aquatic communities.
The first step in investigating a biotic community is:
to catalogue all species present
to study the temperature
to observe the animals
to measure the moisture
Correct answer
to catalogue all species present
Why this answer is correct
Identifying and cataloging the constituent species is the fundamental starting point for ecological community studies.
LIGO experiment confirmed one of the predictions of:
String theory
Special theory of relativity
Quantum mechanics
General theory of relativity
Correct answer
General theory of relativity
Why this answer is correct
LIGO detected gravitational waves, confirming a major prediction of Albert Einstein's 1915 General Theory of Relativity.
Which particle is primarily responsible for conduction of current in a metal?
Protons
Electrons
Neutrons
Ions
Correct answer
Electrons
Why this answer is correct
Electric current in metals is the flow of free electrons moving through the lattice structure of the metal.
Which of the following were features of the postal system described by Ibn Battuta?
1, 2 and 4
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4
Correct answer
1, 2 and 4
Why this answer is correct
Ibn Battuta described 'uluq' (horse-post every 4 miles) and 'dawa' (foot-post with 3 stations per mile). The foot-post was used for carrying fruits and was often faster than uluq.
Which text is a commentary by Chakrapanidatta on the Sushruta Samhita?
Sabdachandrika
Bhanumati
Nitiramakara
Lohasarvasava
Correct answer
Bhanumati
Why this answer is correct
Bhanumati is the well-known commentary on the Sushruta Samhita composed by the 11th-century scholar Chakrapanidatta.
Consider the arrival of tobacco in India:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer
Both 1 and 2
Why this answer is correct
Tobacco was introduced by the Portuguese in the Deccan (Western India) in the late 16th century and became popular in North India during Jahangir's reign in the early 17th century.
The Battle of Rezang La (1962) was fought by the Indian Army in:
1948
1956
1962
1971
Correct answer
1962
Why this answer is correct
The Battle of Rezang La was a major engagement in the 1962 Sino-Indian War, fought by the 13 Kumaon battalion.
The process of Podsolization is predominantly found in:
Equatorial forest
Monsoon forest
Taiga forest
Mediterranean forest
Correct answer
Taiga forest
Why this answer is correct
Podsolization is a soil-forming process characteristic of cold, moist climates with coniferous forests (Taiga).
Identify the steel plant: Coal from Jharia, Iron ore from Sundargarh, Power from Hirakud.
Bhilai Steel Plant
Rourkela Steel Plant
Durgapur Steel Plant
Bokaro Steel Plant
Correct answer
Rourkela Steel Plant
Why this answer is correct
Rourkela Steel Plant (Odisha) uses iron ore from nearby Sundargarh/Keonjhar, coal from Jharia, and power from the Hirakud dam.
In February 2024, the Government of India decided to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and:
Myanmar
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Nepal
Correct answer
Myanmar
Why this answer is correct
The Indian government scrapped the FMR with Myanmar in early 2024 to address security concerns and illegal migration.
Who among the following is the author of the book 'Why Bharat Matters'?
L.K. Advani
S. Jaishankar
Mohan Bhagwat
Pranab Mukherjee
Correct answer
S. Jaishankar
Why this answer is correct
Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, authored the book 'Why Bharat Matters', published in 2024.
Exercise 'Desert Cyclone' is a joint military exercise between India and:
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Oman
Qatar
Correct answer
UAE
Why this answer is correct
Exercise Desert Cyclone is the inaugural joint military exercise between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Which navy will receive the nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS partnership?
Royal Australian Navy
United States Navy
Royal Navy UK
Indian Navy
Correct answer
Royal Australian Navy
Why this answer is correct
Under the AUKUS pact, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy to enhance regional security.
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