Shivaji Maharaj fought ________ every kind of aggression.

• against
• to
• with
• at
Correct Option: B  [ to ]

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Galileo said that the earth _________ around the sun.

• has revolved
• has been revolving
• revolves
• had been revolving
Correct Option: C  [ revolves ]

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I know he is having (A)/ a lot of books (B)/ on how to improve English (C)/ no error (D) (Find error)

• A
• B
• C
• D
Correct Option: A  [ I know he is having ]

Remark: "I know he has a lot of books on how to improve English."

the present simple tense "has" is more appropriate than "is having".
"Is having" could imply temporary possession or current activities, whereas "has" indicates general possession.

The secret information was ________ from me.

• held away
• held off
• held back
• held out
Correct Option: C  [ held back ]

Remark: "held back": to refrain from revealing.

The study of weapons. (one word substitution)

• Horology
• Histology
• Hoplology
• Hierology
Correct Option: C  [ Hoplology ]

Remark: "Hoplology studies old weapons and fighting techniques."

The teacher BERATED his students. (find synonym)

• praised
• advised
• reproached
• supervised
Correct Option: C  [ reproached ]

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Formidable obstacles have to be overcome before success is achieved.

• indomitable
• facile
• dangerous
• invincible
Correct Option: B  [ facile ]

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We have decided to set out for Delhi on Monday, the 25th of this month. If, ___________ we can always change the date of the trip. (Use the most appropriate word.)

• necessary
• neatly
• naturally
• needlessly
Correct Option: A  [ necessary ]

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I shall proceed ___________ him.

• against
• to
• for
• on
Correct Option: A  [ against ]

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Devout(Find Synonym)

• Solemn
• Loyal
• Dedicated
• Pious
Correct Option: D  [ Pious ]

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