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1151.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Time perception raises a number of ______ puzzles, including what it means to say we perceive time._x005F_x000D_

A. discriminating
B. intriguing
C. boring
D. befooling
Answer» C. boring
1152.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Rituals play into the __________ understandings of a society._x005F_x000D_

A. tactfully
B. tacit
C. taciturn
D. tacitly
Answer» C. taciturn
1153.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ ___________ being an intangible idea, the nation is quite real because it is a shared idea. _______________ of nationhood are important for this sharing to be reliably reproduced, which is why we have familiar _____________ to memory like maps, flags, or the figure of Mother India. National symbols are extremely powerful ________________ they connect to compressed reservoirs of intense _________________._x005F_x000D_ National symbols are extremely powerful _________________x005F_x000D_

A. since
B. because
C. so
D. thereof
Answer» C. so
1154.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ ___________ being an intangible idea, the nation is quite real because it is a shared idea. _______________ of nationhood are important for this sharing to be reliably reproduced, which is why we have familiar _____________ to memory like maps, flags, or the figure of Mother India. National symbols are extremely powerful ________________ they connect to compressed reservoirs of intense _________________._x005F_x000D_ we have familiar _____________ to memory like maps, flags, or the figure of Mother India.

A. assistance
B. aids
C. help
D. support
Answer» C. help
1155.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ ___________ being an intangible idea, the nation is quite real because it is a shared idea. _______________ of nationhood are important for this sharing to be reliably reproduced, which is why we have familiar _____________ to memory like maps, flags, or the figure of Mother India. National symbols are extremely powerful ________________ they connect to compressed reservoirs of intense _________________._x005F_x000D_ they connect to compressed reservoirs of intense _________________._x005F_x000D_

A. compassion
B. empathy
C. emotion
D. elation
Answer» D. elation
1156.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Lateral thinking method is ______ with creation of new ideas that is a procedure and readiness to look at things in a diverse approach._x005F_x000D_

A. regressive
B. neoconservative
C. aggressive
D. apprehensive
Answer» E.
1157.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ I won't be able to come to the party, as I have certain _______________ to meet.

A. promises
B. commitments
C. assurances
D. tasks
Answer» C. assurances
1158.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ ___________ being an intangible idea, the nation is quite real because it is a shared idea. _______________ of nationhood are important for this sharing to be reliably reproduced, which is why we have familiar _____________ to memory like maps, flags, or the figure of Mother India. National symbols are extremely powerful ________________ they connect to compressed reservoirs of intense _________________._x005F_x000D_ _______________ of nationhood are important_x005F_x000D_

A. Symbols
B. Badges
C. Emblems
D. Figures
Answer» B. Badges
1159.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ ___________ being an intangible idea, the nation is quite real because it is a shared idea. _______________ of nationhood are important for this sharing to be reliably reproduced, which is why we have familiar _____________ to memory like maps, flags, or the figure of Mother India. National symbols are extremely powerful ________________ they connect to compressed reservoirs of intense _________________._x005F_x000D_ ___________ being an intangible idea

A. Inspite
B. Although
C. Despite of
D. Despite
Answer» E.
1160.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ To understand the nature of electromagnetic radiation, it is imperative that we grasp the _______ nature of light.

A. twice
B. dual
C. double
D. dichotomous
Answer» C. double
1161.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The special court was ____________ without having reached any decision on the case._x005F_x000D_

A. adjourned
B. dispersed
C. postponed
D. recessed
Answer» B. dispersed
1162.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Three Indian ad agencies have _______________ awards at the International competition.

A. obtained
B. attained
C. bagged
D. procured
Answer» D. procured
1163.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ To better the public transport system, the municipality ______________ the scheme of securing dedicated lanes for buses.

A. marketed
B. launched
C. floated
D. enhanced
Answer» C. floated
1164.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The criminal was released on ___________ for a few days so that he could spend time with his ailing mother.

A. parole
B. guarantee
C. grant
D. mercy
Answer» B. guarantee
1165.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The employee had become _______________ to both the manager's praise as well as reprimand.

A. hardened
B. indifferent
C. hostile
D. immune
Answer» C. hostile
1166.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ I ________ to return by the 3rd of the month.

A. strategize
B. program
C. plan
D. project
Answer» D. project
1167.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ His success is worthy of ______________.

A. copying
B. aping
C. simulation
D. emulation
Answer» E.
1168.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The sharpness of our life comes when we bring more and more awareness to ______ moment.

A. each
B. each one
C. none
D. rare
Answer» B. each one
1169.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The vehicles involved in the accident were _______________ the flow of traffic.

A. obstructing
B. stalling
C. interfering
D. delaying
Answer» B. stalling
1170.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ For a moment I was _____________ blinded by the camera's bright flash.

A. heavily
B. totally
C. greatly
D. powerfully
Answer» C. greatly
1171.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ He had to ______ his theft.

A. repent for
B. repent in
C. repented
D. repenting
Answer» B. repent in
1172.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Corruption is an evil generally more ______ in the underdeveloped and developing countries of the world.

A. reluctant
B. distant
C. rampant
D. extravagant
Answer» D. extravagant
1173.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ ______ worst is yet to come.

A. The
B. An
C. A
D. None
Answer» B. An
1174.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ You may try but she is too ______________ to fall for your trick.

A. brilliant
B. intelligent
C. genius
D. witty
Answer» C. genius
1175.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ As the improvement in his situation was ______________, the doctor did not discharge him.

A. marginal
B. tiny
C. microscopic
D. negated
Answer» B. tiny
1176.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ A metrical thinker should always be moving in a direction which is beneficial and have always been right at every ______

A. height
B. stride
C. growth
D. address
Answer» C. growth
1177.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ ______ Parliament attack, there are many theories.

A. Realising
B. Concerning
C. Resurrecting
D. Pleasing
Answer» C. Resurrecting
1178.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Galileo was the first scientist to recognize clearly that the only way to further our understanding of the physical world was to______ to experiment.

A. annihilate
B. resort
C. emerge
D. suspect
Answer» C. emerge
1179.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Environmental protection and management is ______attracting a lot of attention these days.

A. affectedly
B. deservedly
C. acridly
D. lewdly
Answer» C. acridly
1180.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Private companies do not produce new varieties and inputs ______ as a result of their own research.

A. sincerely
B. purportedly
C. entirely
D. abjectly
Answer» D. abjectly
1181.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ There is now a reasonably ______ body of evidence suggesting that, even from the most rigorous scientific perspective, unselfishness and concern for others are not only in our own interests but also, in a sense, innate to our biological nature.

A. substantial
B. small
C. insignificant
D. ethereal
Answer» B. small
1182.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Walt Disney failed many times, but learned the right lessons and hence failure was not ______ for him.

A. frustrating
B. celebration
C. argument
D. connector
Answer» B. celebration
1183.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ When negative attitudes toward religion, in the West or elsewhere, are motivated by a ______ for justice, they must be respected.

A. disinterest
B. concern
C. distraction
D. association
Answer» C. distraction
1184.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The art of growing up is living in the school of life, where learning is ______, and taking responsibility is important.

A. neglected
B. ignored
C. focused
D. superficial
Answer» D. superficial
1185.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Vivekananda ______ the young to “arise” and “awake”, to reject all doctrines and dogmas that were based on superstition and prejudice.

A. flattered
B. lauded
C. exhorted
D. commended
Answer» D. commended
1186.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ The beans are _____________ turned to avoid burning.

A. constant
B. constants
C. constantly
D. constantedly
Answer» D. constantedly
1187.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Repetition bred a sense of _____________ with the characters.

A. familiarity
B. familiar
C. familiarly
D. familiarise
Answer» B. familiar
1188.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ I sensed the __________ of the argument.

A. beautiful
B. beautifully
C. beauty
D. beautification
Answer» D. beautification
1189.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Rituals play into the __________ understandings of a society.

A. tactfully
B. tacit
C. taciturn
D. tacitly
Answer» C. taciturn
1190.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Everyone was pleased to learn the actor would _________ his role as the captivating pirate.

A. reprisw
B. rescue
C. save
D. free
Answer» B. rescue
1191.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ The diamond necklace was _______ too extravagant for a simple dinner party.

A. distance
B. long
C. very much
D. far
Answer» E.
1192.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ As the only ________ person in the wacky family, the sensible girl felt like the odd woman out.

A. insane
B. vain
C. sane
D. main
Answer» D. main
1193.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ At night, the hungry orphan would sneak into the kitchen and __________ tiny amounts of food.

A. prefer
B. lifter
C. differ
D. pilfer
Answer» E.
1194.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ The shepherd guarded a large ________ of sheep and allowed them to move from pasture to pasture.

A. block
B. culture
C. shoal
D. flock
Answer» E.
1195.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ The fun ____________ reduced significantly when mom decided to tag along.

A. mark
B. sign
C. quotient
D. moment
Answer» D. moment
1196.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ With a blood test, a physician was able to ___________ the woman's pregnancy.

A. term
B. confirm
C. firm
D. confer
Answer» C. firm
1197.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ Moving to the city was eye-__________ for the straitlaced country girl.

A. clearing
B. freeing
C. saving
D. opening
Answer» E.
1198.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ To ensure a _________ reply, please include all pertinent details in your email.

A. prompt
B. efficient
C. tardy
D. strange
Answer» B. efficient
1199.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ The survey provided the company with a wide __________ of feedback on its products.

A. spectrum
B. option
C. choices
D. colours
Answer» B. option
1200.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option._x005F_x000D_ If you write a forty-page essay in one night, you'll accomplish a huge _______.

A. treat
B. feat
C. fleet
D. beat
Answer» C. fleet