Tag: softskills

This is the same question as 124334 but with 'few' marked as correct and 'both are correct' marked incorrect. This inconsistency between the two questions suggests a flawed or unclear item. In standard usage, 'few' (without article) would emphasize scarcity - 'he has many friends, but few are good ones' makes sense. However, question 124334 accepts both as correct, creating a contradiction.

In reported speech, when the reporting verb is in the past tense (said), the verb in the reported clause typically backshifts from present to past tense. 'I love' becomes 'she loved'. This is the standard backshift rule taught in grammar. Option B (loves) would only be correct if the speaker explicitly indicates the statement remains currently true, which is not stated here.

The sentence is grammatically correct in formal English. 'No one but him' uses 'him' as the object of the preposition 'but' (meaning 'except'). 'The king was I' uses the predicate nominative 'I' after the linking verb 'was', following the rule that subjects and predicate nominatives match in case (subject form). While colloquial English often uses 'me' in this position, formal grammar requires 'I'.

'The jury is out' is an idiom meaning a decision hasn't been reached yet or there's no general agreement on something. It originates from the legal system where a jury that has 'gone out' (to deliberate) hasn't returned with a verdict. Option C correctly identifies this meaning. Options A and B are literal misinterpretations of the phrase.

'House' refers to the physical building structure, while 'home' refers to the emotional dwelling place where one lives and feels comfortable. When you're physically lying in bed, you're 'in your house' (the building), but when referring to where you live and where your car is parked outside, it's 'your home' (the residence). The sentence describes being physically in the building ('house') while the car was stolen from their residence ('home').

Mahabharat, the epic television series based on the Hindu epic Mahabharata, was first aired on Doordarshan in 1988. This is the correct historical fact about the show's broadcast year. Options 1986 and 1987 are too early, while 1989 is after the actual premiere.

Mahabharat was produced by B.R. Chopra but directed by his son Ravi Chopra, not B.R. Chopra himself. This makes the statement false, as B.R. Chopra was the producer, not the director. The distinction between producer and director roles in television production is being tested here.

Ramayan, the television adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana, aired on Doordarshan from 1987 to 1988. This is the correct broadcast period. The show became immensely popular during this time and holds cultural significance in Indian television history.

Rajat Kapoor portrayed the detective character Byomkesh Bakshi in the Doordarshan serial 'Byomkesh Bakshi'. This is the correct actor for this role. Vijay Anand and Uttam Kumar were different actors, and Basu Chatterjee was associated with directing, not acting in this series.