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  1. 4451AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler.

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    Correct option: B — Rebel

    Rebel - opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler. Volunteer - a person who works for an organization without being paid. Rubel - the standard monetary unit of Belarus and Russia. Participant - a person who takes part in something.

  2. 4452AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    License granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory

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    Correct option: D — Franchise

    Franchise - licence granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory. Branding - refers to the process of creating a distinctive image or identity for a product, company, or organisation. Marketing - involves promoting and selling products or services to customers. Monopoly - refers to the exclusive control or possession of a market by a single company or group.

  3. 4453AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    A sacred place

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    Correct option: C — Sanctum

    Sanctum - A sacred place Relic - an object kept for its association with the past Museum - a building where collections of valuable and interesting objects are kept and shown to the public Retreat - the action of moving away from a difficult or dangerous situation

  4. 4454AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    To reveal a secret

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    Correct option: B — Divulge

    Divulge - To reveal a secret Vilify - To speak or write about someone in a highly negative or defamatory manner. Conceal - To hide, keep secret, or prevent something from being known or discovered. Discern - To perceive, recognize, or understand something through careful observation or analysis.

  5. 4455AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the Bold/Underlined segment in the given sentence.

    Select the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the bracketed part given in the sentence below. The women stared at me with (great interest or concern).

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    Correct option: C — curiosity

    Curiosity - great interest or concern. Intellect - the power of the mind to think and to learn. Control - power and ability to make somebody/something do what you want. Possession - the state of owning something.

  6. 4456AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    Sets of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty

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    Correct option: B — Aesthetics

    Aesthetics - Sets of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty. Asylum - a hospital where people with mental issues are taken care of. Atonement - the act of making up for a mistake or wrongdoing. Aspersion - false charges meant to harm someone’s reputation.

  7. 4457AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    One who gives shape to stone

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    Correct option: B — Sculptor

    Sculptor - One who gives shape to stone Curator - one who oversees museum collections. Apostate - One who abandons beliefs or principles. Auditor - One who reviews financial records.

  8. 4458AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    A group of ants

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    Correct option: C — Colony

    Colony - A group of ants. Bushel - a unit of measurement equal to approximately 36.4 litres in Britain. Pack - a group of wolves, hounds, etc. Comb - a structure made by honey bees to store honey.

  9. 4459AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    A small structure with one or more open sides that is used to vend merchandise

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    Correct option: A — Kiosk

    Kiosk - A small structure with one or more open sides that is used to vend merchandise Podium - A raised platform used by a speaker or performer to stand on while addressing an audience. Vendor - A person or business that sells goods or services. Stand - A structure or platform used for displaying or selling merchandise.

  10. 4460AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words

    A place where snakes are kept

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    Correct option: D — Serpentarium

    Serpentarium - a place where snakes are kept. Apiary - a place where bees are kept. Hive - a structure where bees live. Aviary - a place where birds are kept.

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