Those persons who are ready to sail close to the wind can be successful in life.

• to take risk
• to manage the situation
• to work hard
• to be regular
Correct Option: A  [ to take risk ]

Remark:

A name adopted by an author in his writings :

• Title
• Pseudonym
• Nickname
• Nomenclature
Correct Option: B  [ Pseudonym ]

Remark: "Pseudo": fake, fraud, impostor.

This room has been empty _______ several years.

• since
• for
• from
• None of the above.
Correct Option: B  [ for ]

Remark:

There is an exception _________ every rule.

• for
• in
• up
• to
Correct Option: D  [ to ]

Remark:

Choose the appropriate antonym of "Adore".

• Love
• Like
• Hate
• Ignore
Correct Option: C  [ Hate ]

Remark: antonym of "Adore": hate, loathe, detest

He is _________ honorary Magistrate.

• a
• an
• the
• zero article
Correct Option: B  [ an ]

Remark:

Death is preferable ________ dishonour.

• from
• on
• to
• at
Correct Option: C  [ to ]

Remark:

Elevation (Find Antonym)

• Reduction
• Humiliation
• Depression
• Debasement
Correct Option: C  [ Depression ]

Remark:

The representatives of the two states tried to enforce a treaty which was a dead letter.

• not well-thought out
• no longer in force
• no longer relevant
• not in keeping with the changing times.
Correct Option: B  [ no longer in force ]

Remark:

Copper is __________ Useful metal. (appropriate article)

• a
• an
• the
• Zero article
Correct Option: A  [ a ]

Remark: "a" is correct because "useful" starts with a consonant sound. "An" is used before words that start with vowel sounds.