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Today (February 01, 2026) Daily MCQs: 60 questions — Showing page 3 of 6
Q21. The peasant refused to grovel _________ the feet of this master.
Correct Option:
B [ at ]
Explanation:
Rule:
The verb “grovel” (meaning to lie, crawl, or behave in a humiliating way) is followed by the preposition “at” when we talk about someone’s feet or mercy.
Grovel at someone’s feet means to act in a humble, low, or humiliating way to please that person.
eg:The servant groveled at the feet of the king.
The verb “grovel” (meaning to lie, crawl, or behave in a humiliating way) is followed by the preposition “at” when we talk about someone’s feet or mercy.
Grovel at someone’s feet means to act in a humble, low, or humiliating way to please that person.
eg:The servant groveled at the feet of the king.
Q22. There is a distributing nexus _______ politics and sports in India.
Correct Option:
D [ between ]
Explanation:
The word “nexus” (meaning a link or connection) is always followed by the preposition “between” when it connects two things.
Nexus between A and B means a connection or link that exists between two things.
eg:
There is a close nexus between education and employment.
The report highlights the nexus between crime and politics.
Nexus between A and B means a connection or link that exists between two things.
eg:
There is a close nexus between education and employment.
The report highlights the nexus between crime and politics.
Q23. The candidates were tense ___________ expectancy.
Correct Option:
A [ with ]
Explanation:
Rule:
The adjective “tense” (when showing nervousness or strain) is usually followed by the preposition “with”.
Explanation:
Tense with expectancy means full of nervousness or anxiety while waiting for something to happen.
eg:
The audience was tense with excitement.
She was tense with fear before the exam.
The adjective “tense” (when showing nervousness or strain) is usually followed by the preposition “with”.
Explanation:
Tense with expectancy means full of nervousness or anxiety while waiting for something to happen.
eg:
The audience was tense with excitement.
She was tense with fear before the exam.
Q24. There is no exception ________ this rule.
Correct Option:
C [ to ]
Explanation:
Rule:
The noun “exception” is always followed by the preposition “to.”
Explanation:
Exception to a rule/law/custom means something or someone not included or excluded from it.
eg:
Every student must attend the class, with no exception to this rule.
He is an exception to the general pattern.
The noun “exception” is always followed by the preposition “to.”
Explanation:
Exception to a rule/law/custom means something or someone not included or excluded from it.
eg:
Every student must attend the class, with no exception to this rule.
He is an exception to the general pattern.
Q25. I owe a large sum _________ the bank.
Correct Option:
B [ to ]
Explanation:
Rule:
The verb “owe” is always followed by the preposition “to” when we mention the person/institution to whom the money (or obligation) is owed.
Explanation:
Owe to means to be under obligation to pay or repay someone.
eg:
She owes money to her friend.
They owe their success to hard work.
The verb “owe” is always followed by the preposition “to” when we mention the person/institution to whom the money (or obligation) is owed.
Explanation:
Owe to means to be under obligation to pay or repay someone.
eg:
She owes money to her friend.
They owe their success to hard work.
Q26. I could not prevail __________ him.
Correct Option:
C [ upon ]
Explanation:
"Prevail upon" means to convince or persuade someone through argument, pleading, or persistent effort.
Q27. All members of the club have subscribed ________ the fund.
Correct Option:
A [ to ]
Explanation:
"Subscribed to" means that someone has agreed or signed up to receive something regularly, often in the context of services, newsletters, magazines, or online content.
Q28. The roads of Agartala are familiar __________ me.
Correct Option:
D [ to ]
Explanation:
"Familiar to" means that something is known or recognized by someone because they have encountered it before or have knowledge of it.
Q29. Many developing countries are moving _________ privatization and economic liberalization.
Correct Option:
A [ towards ]
Explanation:
"Moving towards" is a phrase that indicates the act of progressing or traveling in the direction of a particular place, goal, or objective.
Q30. The passengers were very happy ________ the friendly and warm treatment given to them.
Correct Option:
B [ with ]
Explanation:
Rule:
The adjective “happy” is usually followed by the preposition “with” or “about”, depending on the context:
happy with → satisfaction with something received/experienced.
happy about → pleasure concerning a situation or news.
Explanation:
Happy with means pleased or satisfied by something.
eg:
She is happy with her exam results.
They were happy with the hotel service.
The adjective “happy” is usually followed by the preposition “with” or “about”, depending on the context:
happy with → satisfaction with something received/experienced.
happy about → pleasure concerning a situation or news.
Explanation:
Happy with means pleased or satisfied by something.
eg:
She is happy with her exam results.
They were happy with the hotel service.
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