Idioms and phrases by testbook

1. Once in a blue moon:

Meaning-Something that happens very rarely

Sentence- Once in a blue moon, the blue jay can be seen in these parts of the forest.

2.  Beating around the bush:

Meaning-Avoiding the main topic

Sentence-The President was beating around the bush when the citizens demanded a reason for the forgery of legal documents.

Quantitative Aptitude

1. A certain amount was to be distributed among A, B and C in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3 respectively, but was erroneously distributed in the ratio 4 : 3 : 2 respectively. As a result of this, C got Rs. 60 less. What is the total amount?

(a) Rs. 216                                          

(b) Rs. 48            

(c) Rs. 108                                           

(d) Rs. 36  

2. Gaurav scored 83 marks in subject A. He scored 75% marks in subject B and X marks in subject C. Maximum marks in each subject were 120. The overall percentage marks obtained by Gaurav in all three subjects together were 80%. How many marks did he score in subject C?

(a) 94                                    

(b) 106                

(c) 85                                    

(d) 115    

Recent useful current affairs materials by popular websites.

Exampundit website PDF link NICL assistant current affairs

http://bit.ly/1EkEPzL

Linking sky March 2015 current affairs

http://linkingsky.com/government-exams/Preparation/Current-Affairs/Quizzes/Mar.html?Month=Mar2015&&Type=All

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