22. The pioneers left a blazing trial of courage, manliness and chivalry.
A.inventors
B.explorers
C.colonialist
D.settlers

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23.  He has a propensity for getting into debt.
A.natural tendency
B.aptitude
C.characteristic
D.quality

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24. That young is quite sanguine about the result of his competitive examination.
A.depressed
B.pessimistic
C.anxious
D.optimistic

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25. He is averse to the idea of holding elections now.
A.convinced
B.angry
C.agreeable
D.opposed

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26.  The thief outwitted the constable on some pretext and disappeared on the way to the police station.
A.defeated
B.be fooled
C.cheated
D.outmanoeuvred

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27. Silence is mandatory for meditation to be effective.
A.compulsory
B.necessary
C.required
D.needed

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28. We should always try to maintain and promote communal amity.
A.bondage
B.contention
C.friendship
D.understanding

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