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37981.The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.
to be cautious
to be on the defensive
to take rest
to show no reaction
37982.He struck several bad patches before he made good.
came across bad soil
Had a bad time
Went through many illness
Had many professional difficulties
37983.The accounts of the murder made her flesh creep.
Made her sad
Surprised her
Made her cry bitterly
Fill her with horror
37984.How long will the people put up with the increasing economic hardships?
welcome
take easily
remain satisfied with
tolerate
37985.I hope it will not put you out If I am late.
harm you
irritate you
please you
worry out
37986.Govind has left his country for good.
for better opportunities
on an important mission
forever
to return soon
37987.When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.
became desperate
felt sad
became angry
became discouraged
37988.Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were aware of this.
The person who had the real control and power
The acknowledged leader
The person who controlled the monarch
The person who advised the queen
37989.He never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so he let her do what she liked.
Pressed down
Unduly under control
Below his thumb
Under tyrannical conditions.
37990.Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip-service or genuinely subscribe to democracy.
pay oral tribute
attach no value
remain indifferent
show only outward respect
37991.He visits the doctor off and on.
everyday
regularly
never at all
occasionally
37992.The recent film "Secular India" has tried to keep the pot of Muslim women s Bill boiling
Earning enough to keep body and soul together
Keep a controversy alive
Boil the bill
Boil something in a pot
37993.The robber took to his heels when the police arrived.
opened fire
hid himself
ran off
surrendered
37994.You cannot have your cake and eat it too.
Enjoy forever
Have it both ways
Run away from responsibility
Absolve yourself of guilt
37995.The rebels held out for about a month
waited
retreated
bargained
resisted
37996.To end in smoke
5.None of these
To make completely understand
To ruin oneself
To excite great applause
To overcome someone
37997.The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.
took no pains
did very irrelevant things
resorted to illegitimate practices
used all available means
37998.I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
with all their might
without any other weapon
resorting to violence
very cowardly
37999.He has built a big business empire by his sharp practices.
extreme hard work
keen business skills
dishonest dealings
sharp intelligence
38000.Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days.
declining
increasing
spreading
spiralling
38001.I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night.
Difficult
Too much
Customary
Simple
38002.I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose.
behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
has a loose tongue
lives a life of ease and luxury
does not know how to behave himself
38003.The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.
undecided
uncertain
unknown
not clear
38004.When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the long bow.
understate
get emotional
exaggerate
get excited
38005.Rohit has bitten off more than he chew.
Is trying to do much
Is very greedy
Is always hungry
Has little regard for others
38006.Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager.
consider
discuss
settle
workout
38007.The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.
surprised
hurt intensely
annoyed
irritated
38008.He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors eyes
To put sand into eyes
To make blind
To deceive
To show false things
38009.In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become the spheres of life.
law of the mob
law of the underworld
law of the constitution
law of the parliament
38010.He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant.
He was in a drunken state
He was very cheerful
He talked incoherently
He was deeply engrossed in thoughts
38011.In his youth, he was practically rolling in money
Spending more than his income
Borrowing money liberally
Very rich
Wasting a lot of money
38012.The sight of the accident made my flesh creep.
draw my attention
confused me
frightened me
worried me
38013.There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.
rule that is difficult
rule that is fat changing
rule that cannot be broken or modified
rule that can be broken or modified
38014.He went to his friend s house in the evening as was his wont.
as usual
as he wanted
as his want was
as he wanted that day
38015.He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.
To establish himself
To migrate
To join
To settle
38016.The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is worth a jew s eye
Not a worthy possession
unnecessary
A costly items
A possession of high value
38017.The speaker gave a bird s eye view of the political conditions in the country.
a personal view
a general view
a biased view
a detailed presentation
38018.He resigned the post of his own accord.
which he liked
according to his convenience
voluntarily and willingly
according to his judgement
38019.As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.
giving speeches
the object of admiration
the centre of attraction
an object of public notice
38020.I ran out of money on my European tour.
exhausted my stock of
did not have enough
lost
carried a lot
38021.Madhuri might scream blue murder, but I feel Deepali should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.
Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid
Someone is being murdered and has become blue
Suffer from persecution complex
Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
38022.Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.
Has no serious occupation
Is living comfortably
Is respected by everybody
Is held in high esteem
38023.The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks
emphasised
voiced
declared
suggested
38024.To have an axe to grind
5.None of these
A private end to serve
To fail to arouse interest
To have no result
To work for both sides
38025.His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
entertained
puzzled
annoyed
encouraged
38026.There has been bad blood between the two communities even before shouting.
Impure blood
Ill feeling
Bloody fights
Quarrels
38027.The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple s quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup.
violent quarrel
fuss about a trifle
brittle situation
quarrel about tea cups
38028.In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry.
an impracticable idea
an abstract idea
out of reach
a long way off
38029.Mohan always keeps himself to himself
Is too busy
Is selfish
Is unsociable
Does not take sides
38030.While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.
whispering
backbiting
gossip
light conversation
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