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38031.In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
die on a horse back
die in the battlefield
die while still working
die with honour
38032.My car broke down on way to the railway station.
stopped
met with an accident
ran out of petrol
failed to work
38033.My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
worked very hard
spent a huge amount
tried all tricks
bribed several persons
38034.He is always picking holes in every project.
creating problems in
finding fault with
suggesting improvement in
asking irrelevant questions on
38035.The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.
project is over
decision is made
death is inevitable
cloth has been dyed
38036.He is leaving the country for a good.
for better prospects
for a good cause
for ever
for others good
38037.Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
born in a middle class family
born in a wealthy family
born in a royal family
born in a family of nationalists
38038.The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the lute.
caused unnecessary worries
brought about disharmony
caused a pleasant atmosphere
brought about a disciplined atmosphere
38039.There is no love lost between two neighbours.
close friendship
cool indifference
intense dislike
a love hate relationship
38040.Don t lose patience, things will improve by and by
soon
finally
gradually
unexpectedly
38041.Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.
Pretended sorrow
Tears a crocodile
A weeping crocodile
Mild regret
38042.I requested him to put in a word for me.
introduce
assist
support
recommend
38043.The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen.
elevated
rewarded
punished
reprimanded
38044.He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal.
returned my kindness
did an act of kindness
improved my prospects
became suddenly good
38045.The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.
became desperate
ran about wildly
become annoyed
felt disgusted
38046.He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
giving bribes to get his work done
seeking advice from one and all
helping those who help him
making the best use of a favourable situation
38047.His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.
Careful
Considerate
Polite
Upright
38048.It is high time that India did something about the population problem.
already late
appropriate time
desired occasion
auspicious moment
38049.He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed.
Boosting the claims of
Championing the cause of
Seeking help of others for
Moving about with
38050.The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher.
remain silent
remain serious
remain mute
remain disturbed
38051.The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.
create problems
encounter difficulties
confuse matters
makes things difficult
38052.Jaya had a chequered career. since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.
Had a variety of jobs and experiences
A career which helped him make lot of money
A career where he signed a lot of cheques
Did odd jobs
38053.Turban is in vogue in some communities.
in fashion
out of use
vaguely used
never used
38054.The prince did not take after the king.
run after
follow
precede
resemble
38055.The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood.
coldly
boldly
ruthlessly
deliberately
38056.The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.
very good friends
constantly fighting
associates in some action
suspicious of each other
38057.It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and studied the real needs of the students.
Detachment and seclusion
A tower made of ivory
Prison
Dream lands
38058.The time is running out, you must look sharp.
be careful
make haste
be punctual
be sensible
38059.You have to be a cool customer and be patient if you want to get the best buys.
Be calm and not be excitable
Have a cool head
Be uncommunicative
Be choosy
38060.There was no opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of the Government.
the official machinery
the ordinary members
the majority
the cabinet ministers
38061.The clerk wiped the nose of his employer by submitting a false bill and was dismissed from his job.
Cleaned the nose
Cheated
Abused
Slapped
38062.His friends let him down.
failed
comforted
succeeded
stood by
38063.Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years but their business is now on its last legs.
About to fructify
About to perish
About to produce results
About to take off
38064.I have a bone to pick with you in this matter.
Am in agreement
Am angry
Am indebted
Will join hands
38065.The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free wheat a month for all rural families.
took an oath
took a risk
extended help
caused embarrassment
38066.We should give a wide berth to bad characters.
give publicity to
publicly condemn
keep away from
not sympathise with
38067.To make clean breast of
5.None of these
To gain prominence
To praise oneself
To confess without of reserve
To destroy before it blooms
38068.Harassed by repeated acts of injustice. he decided to put his foot down.
not to yield
resign
to accept the proposal unconditionally
withdraw
38069.The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not bring to light any startling facts.
Prove
Probe
Highlight
Disclose
38070.His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.
found acceptance with
was attentively listened to by
was appreciated by
was applauded by
38071.The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat.
had some pain in his heels
ran away from the scene
confronted the policeman
could not decide what to do
38072.The authorities took him to task for his negligence.
gave him additional work
suspended his assignment
reprimanded him
forced him to resign
38073.In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to give in.
accede
yield
oblige
confirm
38074.The teacher warned the student once for all that no mischief shall be tolerated in the class.
authoritatively
finally
angrily
coldly
38075.Their business is now on its last legs.
About to fructify
About to perish
About to produce results
About to take off
38076.Why do you wish to tread on the toes?
To give offence to them
To follow them grudgingly
To treat them indifferently
To be kicked by them
38077.I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
Imagine
Give birth
Understand
Depend
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