Question 1
Value of currency started increasing which ultimately kick started __ (a. deflation / b. depreciation / c. disinflation) in economy.
Answer : a. deflation
Reason :Deflation is the term used to denote a fall in prices of goods indicating currency value rise. Though disinflation could appear close in context, it actually means a slow rise in inflation rather than an exact opposite of inflation.
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Question 2
The introduction of number zero to mathematics is considered to be one of the greatest __ (a. innovations / b. inventions / c. discoveries) of all times.
Answer: a. innovations
Reason : Innovation means a change that could be considered to have brought a great positive change in some field. Hence innovation fits the context well. However, invention means to invent something new and discovery means to find something unknown.
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Question 3
__ (a. incentives / b. bonuses /c. gifts) generally motivate people to carry out tasks in an efficient manner.
Answer: a. Incentives
Reason : Incentive means a motivating factor that encourages people to carry out their tasks efficiently. Though bonuses and gifts closely suit the context, they generally mean only monetary benefits whereas incentive can mean even non monetary benefits like appreciation.
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Question 4
___ (a. Idiom / b. Connotation /c. Paradox) refers to words implying different meaning than the actual literal meaning.
Answer : b. Connotation
Reason : Connotation is where words actually mean something but their implied meaning would be different. For example think of the words 'warm reception'.
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Question 5
Which of the C variable qualifiers amongst const and Volatile provides more data safety ? Explain the reason.
Answer :
const is the qualifier that provides more data security by throwing error when an accidental attempt is made to modify the same.
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Question 6
Which is more memory efficient in generic sense - Arrays or Linked Lists ?
Answer :
Actually, there is no significant difference in memory requirement for arrays and linked lists as both increase with increase in data. (However, linked lists are generally easier to work with dynamic data)
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Question 7
Among function declaration and function definition which of the following gives first hand information to the compiler about its return data type and arguments.
Answer
Function declaration is the answer, as it precedes function definition. With function declaration, the compiler can get to know about its return data type, the number and type of the arguments etc.
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Question 8
Illiteracy and superstitious beliefs often leads to ----- problems and it is really difficult to convince stubborn people.
Options a) obstinate b) obvious c) chronic
Answer
Option a) obstinate. This fits the blank in the context that it is really difficult to explain to stubborn people.
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Question 9
It has taken a number of years since Independence to ---- women and this has resulted in women holding high positions literally in every professional field.
Options a) emancipate b) educate c) free
Answer
Option a) emancipate is the correct answer. 'To emancipate' means to free from social constraints. Hence it fits better than 'option c) free'.
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Question 10
The governing board of that leading company refused to ---- exact loss figures inspite of losses being high.
Option a) explain b) divulge c) unravel
Answer
Option b) divulge is the correct answer. divulge is to make things public. Though the third option c) unravel is very similar in meaning to divulge, generally the term 'divulge' is used in such contexts.
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Question 11
Weather in India often changes unpredictably and suddenly. Its mere -------- .
Options : a) caprice b) spontaneity c) randomness
Answer
option a) caprice. Caprice means sudden changes that are unmotivated. Though randomness is yet another close match, caprice is widely used when talking about weather. Hence it wins the race.
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Question 12
The cases of economic recession immediately -------- a panic among most countrymen.
Options : a) catalyzed b) instigated c) spread
Answer
Option b) instigated. Instigated means being provoked. Hence it closely falls in context with the given sentence and fits perfectly.
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Question 13
Though the petitioner was bit reluctant, he had to ---- with the judgement as it was the apex court.
Options : a) reject b) concur c) acquiesce
Answer
Option b) acquiesce. Acquiesce means to agree with a bit of reluctance. Hence it suits the blank perfectly well.
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Question 14
Pick the odd man out.
a) RAM b) Flash Memory c) Hard Disc d) Floppy
Answer
Option a) RAM. RAM or Random Access Memory is volatile while all the other options are non volatile.
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Question 15
Pick the odd man out
a) LLC Layer b) Application Layer c) MAC Layer d) Data Link Layer
Answer
Option b) Application Layer. LLC and MAC are sub layers of Data Link Layer. Hence those three are closely related while Application Layer stands out.
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Question 16
Pick the odd man out
a) Preprocessor b) Header File c) Macros d) Compiler
Answer
Option d) Compiler. Preprocessor commands can be issued to include Header Files and Macros even before compilation. Hence Preprocessor, Header File and Macros can be treated to be closely related.
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Question 17
Pick The Odd Man Out
a) JAVA b) Structures c) Unions d) C++
Answer
Option a) JAVA. JAVA does not contain Structures or Unions whereas C++ contains both. Hence C++, Structures and Unions are closely related.
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