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 1) Antonyms Word ....................................................................................................................... 1
2) Para Jumbles ......................................................................................................................... 21
3) Figure Of Speech _ Poetic Device ........................................................................................ 51
4) Fill In The Blanks ................................................................................................................. 75
5) Idioms And Phrases ............................................................................................................... 79
6) Mis-Spelt Words ................................................................................................................ 103
7) One Word Substitution......................................................................................................... 116
8) Reading Comprehension ..................................................................................................... 138
9) Relating Words ................................................................................................................... 284
10) Synonyms ........................................................................................................................... 303
11) Opposite Word ..................................................................................................................... 326

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Antonyms word |01

Q1. From the given options select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word disaster :
(a) Misfortune
(b) Ambivalent
(c) Prosperity
(d) Communication
Ans: b
Q2. From the given options select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word eulogy
(a) Imagine
(b) Condemn
(c) Praise
(d) March
Ans: b
Q3. From the given options select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word empathy :
(a) original
(b) vigorous
(c) insensitivity
(d) stubbornness
Ans: d
Q4. From the given options select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word Monotony :
(a) Thrilling
(b) Industrious
(c) Savage
(d) Primitive
Ans: b
Q5. Find a word from the options given below which is the Antonym of
'UNLIKEL 𝒀 '.
(a) Pardon
(b) Probable

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(c) Impossible
(d) Virtually
Ans: b
Q6. From the given options select the word which is closest to the opposite
in meaning of the underlined word.
Though aware of his crimes, he remained impenitent throughout.
(a) Repentant
(b) Smiling
(c) Cheerful
(d) Sweet
Ans: a
Q7. From the given options, choose the word which is opposite in meaning
to PRAISE.
(a) Approve
(b) Endorse
(c) Appreciate
(d) Criticize
Ans: d
Q8. From the given options, choose the opposite of 'CONSOLE'.
(a) Pacify
(b) Soothe
(c) Aggravate
(d) Assuage
Ans: c
Q9. Match words in List I with meanings in List II
List I List II
Word Antonym
A. Abate I. Increase
B. Brittle II. Unbreakable
C. Cavity III. Heap
D. Sadness IV. Happiness

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

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(c) (A) − (II), (B) − (I), (C) − (III), (D) − (IV)
(d) (A) − (III), (B) − (IV), (C) − (I), (D) − (II)
Ans: a

Q10. Match words in List I with meanings in List II

List I List II
Word Antonym
A. Democracy I. Employer
B. Employee II. Symmetry
C. Saint III. Rogue
D. Incongruent IV. Autocracy
(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(d) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
Ans: b
Q11.Choose the option which is farthest in meaning from 'wonderful':
A Magnificent
B Agreeable
C Maleficent
D Ordinary
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (D) only
(d) (C) only

Ans: c

Q12. From the given options, choose a word with the meaning opposite to
'SIBLING':
(a) Off spring
(b) Country

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(c) Class
(d) Mountain
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (D) only
(c) (C) only
Ans: a
Q13. Match words in List I with meanings in List II
List I List II
word Antonym
(A) Abate (I) Intensify
(B) Brittle (II) Strong
(C) Cavity (III) Mound
(D) Calamity (IV) Happiness

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) − (I), (B) − (II), (C) − (III), (D) − (IV)
(b) (A) − (IV), (B) − (III), (C) − (II), (D) − (I)
(c) (A) − (II), (B) − (I), (C) − (III), (D) − (IV)
(d) (A) − (III), (B) − (IV), (C) − (I), (D) − (II)
Ans: c
Q14. Match words in List I with meanings in List II
List I List II
word Antonym
(A) Democracy (I) Employer

(B) Employee (II) Strong

(C) Cavity (III) Symmetry

(D) Saint (IV) Rogue

(E) Incongruent (V) Autocracy

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) ( A ) − (I), (B) − (II), (C) − (IV), (D) − (III)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
(c) (A) − (III), (B) − (IV), (C) − (I), (D) − (II)
(d) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
Ans: a
Q15. Choose the option which is farthest in meaning from 'wonderful' :
(A) Magnificent
(B) Hazel
(C) Maleficent
(D) Ordinary
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (D) only
(d) (C) only
Ans: b
Q16. From the given options, choose a word with the meaning opposite to
from 'SIBLING' :
(A) Off spring
(B) Country
(C) Class
(D) Mountain
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (D) only
(d) (C) only
Ans: d
Q17. From the given options, find the one which is opposite in meaning to-
Hostility
(a) Animus
(b) Resistance
(c) Deception
(d) Friendship
Ans: d

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Q18. From the given options, find the one that is opposite in meaning to-
Retreat
(a) Heaven
(b) Advance
(c) Shelter
(d) Move backward
Ans: b
Q19. From the given options, find the one that is opposite in meaning to-
Deliberate
(a) Casual
(b) Negligible
(c) Legitimate
(d) Unintentional
Ans: d
Q20. From the given options, find the one which is opposite in meaning to-
Affluence
(a) Comprehension
(b) Stagnation
(c) Poverty
(d) Neglect
Ans: c
Q21. From the given options choose the word which is opposite in meaning
to :
Systematic
(A) Organized
(B) Orderly
(C) Chaotic
(D) Caring
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (C) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (A) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: a

Q22.
Match List - I with List - II.

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List – I Word List – II Antonym
(A) Zenith (I) Impose
(B) Waive (II) Obscure
(C) Treacherous (III) Trustworthy
(D) Obvious (IV) Nadir

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
(b) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(c) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
(d) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
Ans: c
Q23. From the options given below choose the word which is opposite in
meaning to the word. serenely
(a) drastically
(b) calculatingly
(c) insensitively
(d) loudly
Ans: d
Q24.Select the word from the given options which means the opposite of
'Frequent'
(a) Encourage
(b) Stumble
(c) Rare
(d) Simple
Ans: c

Q25. From the options given below, choose the Antonym for
"unfavourable"
(a) conducive
(b) stature
(c) gallantary
(d) liberal
Ans: a
Q26. Match the words given in List I with Antonyms given in List II
LIST I WO LIST II
ANTONYM

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A. Aristocracy I. Plenty
B. Chronic II. Chaotic
C. Logical III. Infrequent
D. Extinct IV. Democracy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(b) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(c) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(d) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Ans: a
Q27. Match the words given in List I with Antonyms given in List II
LIST I WORD LIST II ANTONYM
A. instill I. listless
B. innocuous II. gloomy
C. jubilant III. injurious
D. active IV. eliminate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(b) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(c) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(d) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Ans: c
Q28. From the given options choose the Antonym of COMPLEX:
(a) high
(b) simple
(c) difficult
(d) bad
Ans: b
Q29. Choose the word from the options given below that is opposite in
meaning to the given underlined word: HEROIC
(a) Meek
(b) Injure
(c) Unduce
(d) Courageous
Ans: a
Q30. Choose the word from the options given below that is opposite in
meaning to the given underlined word: COLOSSAL

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(a) Tiny
(b) Cheerful
(c) Unimportant
(d) Lustrous
Ans: a
Q31. Choose the word from the options given below which is opposite in
meaning to the given underlined word: STIFF
(a) Flexible
(b) Hard
(c) Strong
(d) Tender
Ans: a
Q32. Choose the word from the options given below that is opposite in
meaning to the given underlined word: 𝐅𝐎𝐄
(a) Rival
(b) Opponent
(c) Friend
(d) Contender
Ans: c
Q33. From the given options, select the word that is opposite in meaning to-
Conceal
(a) Reveal
(b) Describe
(c) Narrate
(d) Explain
Ans: a
Q34. From the given options, select the word that is opposite in meaning to
-
Culmination
(a) Completion
(b) Climax
(c) Conclusion
(d) Beginning
Ans: d
Q35. From the given options, select the word that is opposite in meaning to-
Affluent
(a) Poor

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(b) Infamous
(c) Ordinary
(d) Backward
Ans: a
Q36. From the given options, select the word that is opposite in meaning to-
Excruciating
(a) Mild
(b) Noisy
(c) Modern
(d) Sophisticated
Ans: a
Q37.From the given options, select the one which is Opposite in meaning to
the given word:
Dextrous
(a) Quick
(b) Durable
(c) Clumsy
(d) Coward
Ans: c
Q38. From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word :
Exuberant
(a) Lively
(b) Lethargic
(c) Lonely
(d) Liberal
Ans: a
Q39. From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word :
Random
(a) Sudden
(b) Immediate
(c) Hinder
(d) Deliberate
Ans:
Q40. From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word :

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Deception
A Deceit
B Discourage
C Honesty
D Glorify
Ans:
Q41. From the given options select the one that is opposite in meaning to
the given word:-
"ACQUITTED"
(a) Promoted
(b) Burdened
(c) Convicted
(d) Development
Ans: c
Q42. From the options given below select the one that is opposite in
meaning to the given word-
"RELINQUISH"
(a) Garbage
(b) Harmonize
(c) Beautify
(d) Posssess
Ans: d
Q43. From the options given below select the one which is Opposite in
meaning to the given word.
"CAPACIOUS"
(a) Limited
(b) Charming
(c) Foolish
(d) Colourful
Ans: a
Q44. From the given options, select the one which is Opposite in meaning to
the given word.
"FRAUDULENT"
(a) Candid
(b) Direct
(c) Forthright
(d) Genuine

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Ans: d
Q45. From the given options, select the word which is opposite in meaning
to the word :
'Honorary'
(a) Famous
(b) Reputed
(c) Paid
(d) Official
Ans: b
Q46. From the given options, select the word which is opposite in meaning
to :
Preliminary
(a) Final
(b) First
(c) Secondary
(d) Initial
Ans: a
Q47. From the given options, select the word which is opposite in meaning
to : Victorious
(a) Destroyed
(b) Defeated
(c) Traumatized
(d) Winner
Ans: c
Q48. From the given options, select the word which is opposite in meaning
to :
"Malicious"
(a) Faithless
(b) Boastful
(c) Indifferent
(d) Benevolent
Ans: c
Q49. From the given options select the one word which is opposite in
meaning to the given word-
Elated
(a) Restful
(b) Jubilant

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(c) Dejected
(d) Harmonious
Ans:
Q50. From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word-
Listless
(a) Agile
(b) Lazy
(c) Spiritual
(d) Moisture
Ans: a
Q51. From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word-
Modest
(a) Humble
(b) Arrogant
(c) Exterminate
(d) Reserved
Ans: b
Q52. From the given options, select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word-
Arduous
(a) Different
(b) Liquid
(c) Easy
(d) Beautiful
Ans: c
Q52. From the given options select the one word which is opposite in
meaning to the given word.
Alleviate
(a) Remove
(b) Dissolve
(c) Intensity
(d) Surprise
Ans: c
Q53. From the given options select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word. Deception

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(a) Falsehood
(b) Scholarship
(c) Monstrous
(d) Honesty
Ans: d
Q54. From the given options select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word.
Apprentice
(a) Novice
(b) Expert
(c) Hungry
(d) Naïve
Ans: b
Q55. From the given options select the one which is opposite in meaning to
the given word 'Translucent'
(a) Smart
(b) Intelligent
(c) Compassionate
(d) Opaque
Ans: d
Q56. Choose from the given options one that is opposite in meaning to
"Ecstasy"
(a) Euphoria
(b) Despair
(c) Paradise
(d) Election
Ans: b
Q57. Choose from the given options one that is opposite in meaning to
"Amiable"
(a) Pleasant
(b) Genial
(c) Impolite
(d) Agreeable
Ans: c
Q58. Choose from the given options one that is opposite in meaning to
"Deter"
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(b) Defeat
(c) Discourage
(d) Dishearten
Ans: a
Q59. Choose from the given options one that is opposite in meaning to
"Noxious"
(a) Baneful
(b) Pleasant
(c) infurious
(d) Harmful
Ans: b
Q60. Which one of the following words is opposite in meaning to Alleviate
(A) Exaggerate
(B) Aggravate
(C) Relieve
(D) Lighter
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A only
(b) C Only
(c) B Only
(d) D Only
Ans: b
Q61. Which one of the following words is opposite in meaning to Opaque
A. Blur
B. Hazy
C. Transparent
D. Grimy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) B Only
(b) C Only
(c) A Only
(d) D Only
Ans: b
Q62. Which one of the following words is opposite in meaning to Terse
A. Precise
B. Compact
C. Polite

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D. Brief
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) B Only
(b) A Only
(c) D Only
(d) C Only
Ans: d
Q63. Which one of the following words is opposite in meaning to Winsome
A. Agreeable
B. Kind
C. Unamiable
D. Beautiful
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A Only
(b) C Only
(c) D Only
(d) B Only
Ans: b
Q64. From the given options, select the one which is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the given word :
ETERNAL
(a) Thirsty
(b) Temporary
(c) Happy
(d) Strong
Ans: b
Q65. From the given options, select the one which is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the given word:
TAINTED
(a) Monotonous
(b) Prevent
(c) Pure
(d) Violent
Ans: c
Q66. From the given options, select the one which is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the given word
VICIOUS

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(a) Noble
(b) Dead
(c) Legal
(d) Tournament
Ans: a
Q68. From the given options, select the one which is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the given word :
DECEIT
(a) Encourage
(b) Inspire
(c) Love
(d) Honesty
Ans: d
Q69. From the options given below select the one which is farthest in
meaning to 'Concede'
(a) Seedless
(b) Deny
(c) Contact
(d) Similar
Ans: b
Q70. From the options below select the one which is farthest in meaning to
'Liberal'
(a) Stingy
(b) Library
(c) Imperial
(d) insufficient
Ans: d
Q71. From the options given below select the one which is farthest in
meaning to 'Prodigy'
(a) Genius
(b) Professional
(c) imbecile.
(d) Singer
Ans: c
Q72. From the options given below select the one which is farthest in
meaning to 'Fatigue'
(a) Thin

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(b) Overweight
(c) Vigour
(d) Fatal
Ans: c
Q73. From the given. options choose the one which is opposite in meaning
to the given word. Incredible
(a) Possible
(b) Believable
(c) Enjoyable
(d) Imaginary
Ans: a
Q74. From the given options, choose the one which is opposite in meaning
to the given word. Humility
(a) dignity
(b) pride
(c) insensitivity
(d) compassionate
Ans: b
Q75. From the given options, choose the one which is opposite in meaning
to the given word.
Consensus
(a) Accept
(b) Opinion
(c) Disagreement
(d) Permission
Ans: c
Q76. From the given options, choose the one which is opposite in meaning
to the given word.
Shallow
(a) High
(b) Long
(c) Wide
(d) Deep
Ans: d
Q77. Chose the word which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in
the sentence :
"His predictions are based on some erroneous assumption."

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(a) Exact
(b) Incorrect
(c) Logical
(d) Confirmed
Ans: b
Q78. Choose the word with same or similar meaning to the underlined
word:
"She is articulate in her conversation."
(a) Eloquent
(b) Hesitant
(c) Submissive
(d) Insignificant
Ans: c
Q79 :Match words in List I with meanings in List II
List I List II
A. Perpetual I. Examine with attention
B. Hearsay II. Glorify
C. Peruse III. Continuing forever
D. Extol IV. Gossip

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(b) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(c) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(d) A-III, B- IV, C-I, D-II
Ans: d
Q80. Choose the similar meaning for the underlined word given in the
sentence:
"I reluctantly agreed to play with my son".
(a) Unwillingly
(b) Readily
(c) Happily
(d) Relativel
Ans: a

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Para jumbles |02
Q1. From the given pair of words, choose the pair which carry the same
relationship as :
Motivation : Inspiration
(a) aspire : endeavour
(b) forgo : accept
(c) valuable : in expensive
(d) simple: complex
Ans: d
Q2. Rearrange the given words to form a meaningful sentence : is
greener/the grass/other side/on the
(a) D B A C
(b) CD A B
(c) B A D C
(d) A B C D
Ans: d
Q3. Rearrange the given parts to from a meaningful sentence :
the quick brown/jumped/fox/over the cat
(a) A BCD
(b) A𝐶 B𝐷
(c) D A B C
(d) B A D C
Ans: c
Q4. Rearrange the jumbled phrases to form a meaningful sentence:
(A) devastated the city
(B) when the tornado
(C) and flooded many homes
(D) it was a beautiful day
(a) (D), (B), (A), (C)
(b) (B), (A), (D), (C)
(c) (C), (B), (A), (D)
(d) (A), (B), (C), (D)
Ans: b
Q5. You are required to re-arrange these jumbled parts which are labelled
as A,B,C,D, E to create a correct sentence.

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(a) we should think twice before we speak
(b) which may never heal and so affect our relationship
(c) and words once spoken can never be recalled so
(d) spoken words occupy an important place in relationships as
(e) sometimes our words can hurt others
Which one of the following sequences is correct?
(a) D, E, B, C, A
(b) A, C, E, B, D
(c) E, B, C, D, A
(d) B, D, C, E, A
Ans: a
Q6. You are required to re arrange these jumbled parts which are labelled
as A,B,C,D,E to produce a correct sentence.
(a) it is believed that children get neglected in Nuclear families and
(b) but what matters at the end is the amount of time parents spend with their
children
(c) The family structure in India has undergone radical changes as
(d) the joint families prove beneficial for the overall growth and development of
a child
(e) the joint families are being replaced by nuclear families though
Which one of the following sequences is correct?
(a) A, D, B, E,C
(b) C, E, A, D, B
(c) B, A, D, C, E
(d) C , D, A, B, E
Ans: b

Q7. Rearrange the jumbled parts which are labelled as A, B, C, D to form a

meaningful sentence:
(a) the function of the capillaries
(b) and other materials to all the cells in
(c) is to take nutrients, Oxygen.
(d) the body and to take away their waste materials

Which one of the following sequences is correct?

(a) C , A , B, D
(b) A, C, B, D

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(c) D, A, B, C
(d) B, C, A, D:
Ans: b
Q8. Some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. Re-arrange these
parts which are labelled as A, B, C and D to create a correct sentence.
(a) Maestro appeared to be enjoying every bit of it
(b) and followed every composition and the
(c) thunderous applause from
(d) an appreciative audience preceded
Which one of the following sequences is correct?
(a) A, B, D, C
(b) C, D, B, A
(c) A, D, B, C
(d) C, B, D, A
Ans: b
Q13. Rearrange these parts to write a meaningful sentence:
(A) who is an expert in the art of animation
(B) the animator
(C) using a blend of imagination and technology
(D) gives life to a character
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (C), (D), (B), (A)
(b) (B), (A), (D), (C)
(c) (C), (B), (D), (A)
(d) (B), (A), (C), (D)
Ans:
Q14. Rearrange these parts to write a meaningful sentence :
(A) that made it possible for humans
(B) Laika the space dog-would always be remembered
(C) to take a giant leap in the field of space science
(D) for her short adventure in space
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (B), (D), (A), (C)
(b) (B), (C), (A), (D)
(c) (B), (D), (C), (A)
(d) (B), (A), (C), (D)

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Ans:
Q15. Rearrange these parts to write a meaningful sentence:
(A) shares with monkeys
(B) when any suspicious object is sighted
(C) the Indian-giant squirrel
(D) The habit of scolding barking and raising a general alarm Choose the
correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (C), (A), (B), (D)

(b) (B), (C), (A), (D)
(c) (C), (B), (A), (D)
(d) (C), (A), (D), (B)
Ans:

Q16. Rearrange these parts to write a meaningful sentence :

(A) shares with monkeys
(B) when any suspicious object is sighted
(C) the Indian-giant squirrel
(D) The habit of scolding barking and raising a general alarm Choose the
correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (C), (A), (B), (D)
(b) (B), (C), (A), (D)
(c) (C), (B), (A), (D)
(d) (C), (A), (D), (B)
Ans:
Q17. Re-arrange these parts to write a meaningful sentence :
(A) is a very precious aspect
(B) of human nature and it needs
(C) safety to maintain its sublime quality
(D) a peaceful mind
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(b) (D), (B), (C), (A)
(c) (C), (D), (B), (A)
(d) (C), (B), (D), (A)
Ans:

Q18. Rearrange the following jumbled parts of a sentence labelled as A, B,

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C and D to make a meaningful sentence:
(A) full man, conference
(B) writing an exact man
(C) reading maketh a
(D) a ready man and
Choose the options that given the correct sequence.
(a) ABCD
(b) CADB
(c) DCBA
(d) BDAC
Ans: b
Q19. Rearrange the following jumbled parts of a sentence to make a
meaningful sentence:
(P) to school
(Q) John was
(R) that day as the Maths
(S) assessment was due
(T) reluctant to go
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (P), (Q), (R), (S), (T)
(b) (T), (S), (R), (Q), (P)
(c) (Q), (T), (P), (R), (S)
(d) (R), (T), (Q), (S), (P)
Ans: c

Q20. Rearrange the following jumbled parts of a sentence to make a

meaningful sentence:
(A) can lead to a
(B) life long scar
(C) A moment of-fun
(D) and repentance
(E) and merriment
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (C), (E), (A), (B), (D)
(b) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E)
(c) (E), (C), (B), (A), (D)

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(d) (B), (C), (D), (E), (A)
Ans: a

Q21. Rearrange the following parts of a sentence to make a meaningful

sentence:
(A) Objective about
(B) easy to be
(C) systematic and
(D) language
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (B), (C), (A), (E), (D)
(b) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E)
(c) (D), (B), (C), (A), (E)
(d) (C), (B), (A), (D), (E)
Ans: DROP
Q22. Rearrange the following jumbled parts of a sentence labelled as PQRS
to make meaningful sentence :
𝑃 - full man, conference
Q - writing an exact man
R - reading maketh a
S - a ready man and
Choose the options that gives the correct sequence.
(a) PQRS
(b) RPSQ
(c) QPSR
(d) QRSP
Ans: c
Q23. Rearrange the following jumbled parts of a sentence to make a
meaningful sentence:
(A) to school
(B) John was
(C) that day as the maths
(D) assessment was due
(E) reluctant to go
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A), (C), (E)(B)(D)
(b) (E), (D), (C)(B)(A)

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(c) (B), (E), (A), (C), (D)
(d) (𝐶), (𝐸), (𝐵), (𝐷)(𝐴)
Ans: b

Q24. Rearrange the following jumbled parts of a sentence to make a

meaningful sentence:
(A) can lead to a
(B) life long scar
(C) A moment of-fun
(D) and repentance
(E) and merriment
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (C), (E), (A), (B), (D)
(b) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E)
(c) (E), (C), (B), (A), (D)
(d) (B), (C), (D), (E), (A)
Ans: a

Q25. Rearrange the following parts of a sentence to make a meaningful

sentence :
(A) objective about
(B) easy to be
(C) systematic and
(D) it is not
(E) language study
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (B), (C), (A), (E), (D)
(b) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E)
(c) (D), (B), (C), (A), (E)
(d) (C), (B), (A), (D), (E)
Ans: a
Q26. Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful
sentence
A. our present reputation
B. we should try to maintain
C. in order to keep enjoying
D. the same standard of workmanship

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) D, A,C,B
(b) C,A,B,D
(c) C,B,A,D
(d) D, C, A,B
Ans: b
Q27. Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful
sentence
A being an
B. the human mind
C. much needed support to
D. ancient practice
E. Yoga can provide
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) E, C, B, D, A
(b) E,C,D,B,A
(c) A,D,B,E,C
(d) A,D, E,C,B
Ans: d

Q28. Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful

sentence
A. in their segment might suffer
B. might not affect newspaper readership
C. the television boom
D. but magazines which are not leaders
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) D, A, B, C
(b) C,A,D,B
(c) C,B,D,A
(d) A,B,C,D
Ans: c
Q29. Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful
sentence.
A. is mistakenly perceived
B. in our country bureaucracy
C. that assumes all power without responsibility

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D. as a group of men and women
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) C,D,A,B
(b) D,C,A,B
(c) D,B,C,A
(d) 𝐵, 𝐴, 𝐷, 𝐶
Ans: d

Q30. Rearrange the following parts of a sentence labelled as 𝐏𝐐𝐑𝐒 to make

a meaningful sentence.
𝑃 fuel and without
Q wants to shut down
𝑅 food is your body's
S food, your body
Select the correct answer from options given below :
(a) RQSP
(b) RPS Q
(c) QRPS
(d) SRQP
Ans: b

Q31. Rearrange the following parts of a sentence labelled as PQRS in order

make a meaningful sentence.
P in the house of mankind
Q history is moving
𝑅 just about everywhere
S around the furniture
Select the correct answer from options given below :
(a) SRPQ
(b) PSRQ
(c) PQRS
(d) Q P P R
Ans: c,

Q32. Rearrange the following parts of a sentence labelled as 𝐏𝐐𝐑𝐒 in order

to make a meaningful sentence.
𝑃 and one of that

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Q there are worse
𝑅 is not reading them
S crimes than burning books
Select the correct answer from options given below :
(a) Q P P R
(b) PQRS
(c) QP R S
(d) RPQS
Ans: a

Q33. Rearrange the following parts of a sentence labelled as PQRS in order

to make a meaningful sentence.
P some achieve greatness
Q thrust upon them
R and some have greatness
S some are born great
Select the correct answer from options given below :
(a) RS P Q
(b) SRQP
(c) SPR Q
(d) PQRS
Ans: c

Q34. Rearrange the following parts of a sentence labelled as 𝐏𝐐𝐑𝐒 to make

a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct answer from options given
below.
P: habitually uses in conversation
Q: may be learned from
R: a man's character
S: the adjectives which he
(a) PQSR
(b) RSQP
(c) RQSP
(d) SRQP
Ans: c

Q35. Rearrange the following parts of a sentence labelled as PQRS to make

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a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct answer from options given
below.
P: a fine quotation is
Q: of a wise man and a pebble
R: in the hands of a fool
S: a diamond in the hands
(a) PSQR.
(b) SRQP
(c) RSQP
(d) PQRS
Ans: a

Q36. Rearrange the following parts of a sentence labelled as 𝐏𝐐𝐑𝐒 to make

a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct answer from options given
below.
P: when everything seems
Q: takes off against the wind
R: to be going against
S: you, remember the airplane
(a) PQSR
(b) RPSQ
(c) SRQP
(d) PRSQ
Ans: d
Q37. Rearrange the following parts of a sentence labelled as 𝐏𝐐𝐑𝐒 to make
a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct answer from options given
below.
P: reach my destination
Q: direction of the wind
R: I can't change the
S : but I can adjust my sails to
(a) PQRS
(b) RQSP
(c) RSPQ
(d) RPQS
Ans: b
Q38. Re-arrange the jumbled up parts of the sentence which are labeled as

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𝑷, 𝑸, 𝑹 and 𝐒 to produce the correct sentence.
P. it is a wonder that migratory birds
Q. flying thousands of kilometer
R. always manage to find their home
S. without ever getting lost
Choose the correct answer from options given below.
(a) PQRS
(b) QPSR
(c) PSQR
(d) SQRP:
Ans: a

Q39. Re-arrange the jumbled up parts of the sentence which are labeled as
𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐂, 𝐃 to produce a correct sentence.
A. from the point of view of general knowledge but
B. which may lead to an aggressive mindset in these young people
C. most children usually watch TV shows for entertainment and only few
D. shows catering to poor taste of masses are shown more frequently
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(a) DCBA
(b) CADB
(c) BACD
(d) DACB
Ans: b
Q40. Re-arrange the jumbled up parts of a sentence which are labeled as A.
B, C, D to produce the correct sentence.
A. when it was featured
B. the Pyangong Tso gained popularity
C. popular 2009 movie "3 idiots"
D. in the last scene of the immensely
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) B D A C
(b) AB D C
(c) BADC
(d) D CBA
Ans: c
Q41. You are required to re-arrange the following jumbled up parts of a

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sentence, labelled as 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐂, 𝐃, 𝐄, to produce a correct sentence.
A. has rapidly polluted air, water and soil
B. technology plays significant role in development
C. and now everything seems to be at stake
D. that has become a great threat to the existence of humanity
E. but the speed of technological advancement
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A E D C B
(b) C B A E D
(c) B E A D C
(d) D A CEB
Ans: c

Q42. Rearrange the given phrases to make a meaningful sentence-

A. the researcher collected information on
B. to be covered by national drinking water mission
C. the number of villages in each state
D. which are identified as problem villages
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) C, B, D, A
(b) A,C, D, B
(c) B, C, D, A
(d) B, A, D, C
Ans: b
Q43. Rearrange the given phrases to make a meaningful sentence
A. for children in the age group of six to fourteen
B. has announced that elementary education
C. in a significant decision the government
D. would be made a fundamental right
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, D, B, C
(b) D, A, B, C
(c) A, B, D, C
(d) C, B, A, D
Ans: d

Q44. Rearrange the given phrases to make a meaningful sentence

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A. civilization in the real sense of term
B. but in the deliberate
C. consists not in the multiplication
D. and voluntary reduction of wants
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B, C, D
(b) B, A, C, D
(c) A, C, B, D
(d) C, D, B, A
Ans: c

Q45. Rearrange the given phrases to make a meaningful sentence.

A. for making very candid announcements
B. although he is reputed
C. his statements today
D. were very ambiguous
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, D, B, C
(b) C, D, B, A
(c) C, A, B, D
(d) C, B, D, A
Ans: b

Q46. Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence.

A. democratic way of life
B. for all is one of the
C. the principals of equal justice
D. cornerstones of our
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) D, B, C, A
(b) C, D, B, A
(c) C, B, D, A
(d) A, B, C, D
Ans:

Q47. Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence.

A. are the qualities that

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B. we interview applicants
C. we look for when
D. honesty integrity and intelligence
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) C, D, B, A
(b) D, A, C, B
(c) B, C, A, D
(d) D, C, B, A
Ans:

Q48. Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence.

A. by all his colleagues
B. he is always liked
C. and superiors as well
D. being a very efficient worker
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) D, B, A, C
(b) D, A, C, B
(c) B, C, D, A
(d) A, B, C, D
Ans:

Q49. Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence.

A. as soon as the Managing Director
B. all the workers approached him
C. and reported the matter
D. entered the factory
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) C, D, B, A
(b) A, C, B, D
(c) A, D, B, C
(d) B, D, A, C
Ans:

Q50. Rearrange the following jumbled group of words to make a

meaningful sentence.
A. Penetrate the biological tissues

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B. Will produce unprecedented amount
C. A large scale exchange of nuclear weapons
D. Of radiation that can
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B, D, C
(b) C, D, A, B
(c) C, B, D, A
(d) A, B, C, D
Ans: c

Q51. Rearrange the following jumbled group of words to make a

meaningful sentence.
A. During the last few years
B. People in this area
C. The mission has provided
D. Able service to all the needy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) B, D, C, A
(b) C, D, B, A
(c) A, B, D, C
(d) C, B, A, D
Ans: b

Q52. Rearrange the following jumbled group of words to make a

meaningful sentence.
A. Him to rush to his village immediately
B. An urgent telegram asking
C. He has received
D. No other message other than
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) C, D, B, A
(b) B, C, A, D
(c) C, C, A, B
(d) A, B, C, D
Ans: a

Q53. Rearrange the following jumbled group of words to make a

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meaningful sentence.
A. He managed to make sense
B. It was the first time when
C. of the book even though
D. He read anything on the subject
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) D, C, A. C
(b) B, A, D, C
(c) A, C, B, D
(d) A, B, C, D
Ans: c

Q54. Rearrange the given Jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful

sentence:
(A) with the problems of the poor nations
(B) and attempts at acquainting us
(C) the research study
(D) is an eye opener
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (D), (A), (B), (C)
(b) (C), (D), (B), (A)
(c) (A), (C), (B), (D)
(d) (C), (A), (B), (D)
Ans: a

Q55. Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful

sentence :
(A) can be facilitated by
(B) and exposure to novel situation
(C) general awareness, education
(D) acquisition of certain specific skills
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (C), (D), (B), (A)
(b) (D), (C), (B), (A)
(c) (D), (A), (C), (B)
(d) (D), (B), (C), (A)

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Ans: a
Q56. Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful
sentence :
(A) he/ she has access
(B) can learn much if
(C) to a personal computer
(D) anyone interested in the use of computers
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (C), (A), (B), (D)
(b) (A), (C), (B), (D)
(c) (D), (B), (A), (C)
(d) (D), (A), (C), (B)
Ans: a

Q57. Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful

sentence :
(A) different forms of Sanskrit
(B) in almost every part of India
(C) Hindi and Marathi are
(D) which was once spoken
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A), (D), (C), (B)
(b) (C), (B), (A), (D)
(c) (B), (A), (D), (C)
(d) (C), (A), (D), (B)
Ans: a,b

Q58. Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful

sentence
A. the robbers when
B. they were in the lonely place
C. the police came upon
D. dividing their booty
Chose the correct answers from the options given below:
(a) D B C A
(b) B CAD

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(c) CABD
(d) D C B A
Ans: c

Q59. Rearrange the jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful

sentence
A. on the tools you had been taught
B. the problem you face become more constructured
C. in management as you rise higher
D. and you can't afford to fall back
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) B A C D
(b) C A D B
(c) C B D A
(d) A B C D
Ans: c

Q60. Rearrange the jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful

sentence
A. the spirit of residents
B. could dampen
C. nor the subsequent fire
D. neither the earthquake
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) D BCA
(b) D C BA
(c) ABDC
(d) A B C D
Ans: b

Q61. Rearrange the jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful

sentence
A. take interest in the affairs
B. of the company is not correct
C. investor does not understand or
D. the presumption that the average
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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(a) D A C B
(b) D C A B
(c) D B AC
(d) C A B D
Ans: b

Q62. Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful

sentence,
(A) a temple you must
(B) take off your shoes
(C) at the entrance
(D) whenever you go to
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (B), (A), (C), (D)
(b) (C), (B), (A), (D)
(c) (A), (D), (C), (B)
(d) (D), (A), (B), (C)
Ans: d

Q53. Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful

sentence,
(A) some of the improvised fabric and garments
(B) are displayed in the main pavilion
(C) sales in the domestic market
(D) to facilitate export and to improve
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (B), (C), (D), (A)
(b) (A), (C), (D), (B)
(c) (D), (C), (A), (B)
(d) (A), (B), (C), (D)
Ans: c

Q54. Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful

sentence.
(A) a lot of travel delay
(B) and lack of good management
(C) on the part of the railways

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(D) is caused due to the inefficiency
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A), (D), (B), (C)
(b) (C), (A), (B), (D)
(c) (D), (A), (C), (B)
(d) (D), (B), (C),(A)
Ans: a

Q55. Rearrange the given jumbled groups of words to make a meaningful

sentence.
(A) a book he will lend
(B) you will never get it back
(C) if you lend him
(D) it to some else and
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A), (B), (C), (D)
(b) (C), (A), (D), (B)
(c) (A), (D), (B), (C)
(d) (B), (A), (C), (D)
Ans: b

Q56. Re-arrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence:

A. the number of illiterates
B. incredible though it may seem
C. has also been increasing
D. while the percentage
E. of literacy in India has been going up
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, E, B, D, C
(b) C , B, A, E, D
(c) B, D, E, A, C
(d) 𝐵, 𝐷, 𝐶, 𝐴, 𝐸
Ans: c

Q57. Re-arrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence.

A. which shows none of its inherent beauties
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C. I consider the human soul without education
D. brings out the colour and makes the surface shine
E. until the skill of the polisher
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) C, A, B, D, E
(b) C, B, A, E, D
(c) B, D, C, A, E
(d) C, B, D, E, A
Ans: b

Q58. Re-arrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence.

A. had behaved quite well
B. he found
C. when the father came home
D. while he was away
E. that the children
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) C, B, E, A, D
(b) C , B, D, A, E
(c) E, B, A, C, D
(d) D, A, E, A, B
Ans: a

Q59. Re-arrange the following parts to form a meaningful sentence.

A. which are the treasure trove of knowledge
B. said that students
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad who was very fond of reading books
D. should cultivate the habit of reading books
E. who were the backbone of the country
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B, C, D, E
(b) B, A, C, E, D
(c) C, B, E, D, A
(d) C , B, A, E, D
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Q60. Rearrange the following group of words to make a meaningful
paragraph.
A. It grew dark.
B. A stranger picked him up.
C. The sun set.
D. The traveler stumbled and fell down.
E. Nothing was visible.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B, E, D, C
(b) D, E, B, A, C
(c) C, A, E, D, B
(d) E, A, C, D, B
Ans: c

Q61. Rearrange the following group of words to make a meaningful

paragraph.
A. It drove the ship ashore.
B. It remained there for several days.
C. The wind was strong.
D. The ship ran on to the sand.
E. The ship was not seen thereafter.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, C, E, B, D
(b) C , B, D, E, A
(c) D, E, A, B, C
(d) C, A, D, B, E
Ans: d

Q62. Rearrange the following group of words to make a meaningful

paragraph.
A. His clothes became dirty.
B. There he washed his dirty clothes.
C. He fell to the ground.
D. He struck his foot against a stone.
E. He went to a nearby well.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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(b) D, C, A, E, B
(c) D, A, B, C, E
(d) E, C, D, B, A
Ans: b

Q63. Rearrange the following group of words to make a meaningful

sentence.
A. who were standing around him
B. history says that Socrates
C. as he was drinking
D. continued to talk to his friends
E. the cup of Hemlock
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) B, D, A, C, E
(b) B, A, C, D, E
(c) E, C, D, B, A
(d) D, C, B, A, E
Ans: a

Q64. Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence:

A. will have to accept India as a nuclear power
B. at the progress India has made in the nuclear field
C. and asserted that sooner or later the big powers
D. the prime minister looked back with satisfaction
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) A B D C
(b) D B C A
(c) D C B A
(d) B A C D
Ans: b

Q65. Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence :

A. marks in the examination
𝐵. if he follows
C. he will secure good
D. his teacher's instructions
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(a) D C B A
(b) B A C D
(c) C D B A
(d) B D C A
Ans: d

Q66. Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence:

A. on hearing the news of a child
B. surviving under the debris
C. the people gathered there
D. were very much surprised
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) A D C B
(b) C B A D
(c) C D A B
(d) B C A D
Ans: c

Q67. Rearrange the given groups of words to make a meaningful sentence :

A. we fail to understand
B. lose their temper often
C. why do most educated people
D. without any apparent reason
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) A C B D
(b) B A D C
(c) D ABC
(d) A B C D
Ans: a

Q68. Re-arrange the following jumbled parts into a meaningful sentence

A. Dedicated to the sun God Surya
B. 13 th century the
C. Built in the mid
D. Konark temple was
(a) A, B, C, D
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(c) C, B, D, A
(d) A, C, B, D
Ans: c

Q69. Rearrange the following sentences into a meaningful sentence

A. Trying to be one's own doctor is a dangerous practice
B. Though it may seem safe
C. And drugs carelessly stored may also become outdated
D. Because taking pills left over from a prescription is misuse of medication
(a) A, D, B, C
(b) D, C, B, A
(c) B, C, D, A
(d) A, C, D, B
Ans: a

Q70. Rearrange the following sentence is proper sequence

A. There is nothing
B. More precious and valuable
C. That a nation may give to another
D. Than the gift
E. Of Independence
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B, E, D, C
(b) A, B, D, E, C
(c) B, A, D, E, C
(d) C, D, A, B, E
Ans: b

Q71. Rearrange the following group of words into a meaningful sentence

A. What we see as our wins and losses
B. Our goals throughout our lives
C. In response to
D. We are constantly resetting
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B, D, C
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(c) A, D, B, C
(d) D, B, C, A
Ans: d

Q72. Rearrange the given jumbled sentences into a meaningful sentence.

(A) On the games field
(B) The right kind of upbringing at home
(C) Even if you do not have
(D) You can learn many good habits
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A), (B), (C), (D)
(b) (D), (A), (C), (B)
(c) (C), (A), (D), (B)
(d) (A), (C), (D), (B)
Ans: b

Q73. Rearrange the given jumbled sentences into a meaningful sentence.

(A) Which spoil and harm your character
(B) You may not be able to change
(C) Once you have formed bad habits
(D) Then remember that later in life
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A), (B), (C), (D)
(b) (D), (A), (B), (C)
(c) (D), (C), (A), (B)
(d) (C),(A),(D),(B)
Ans:

Q74. Rearrange the given jumbled sentences into a meaningful sentence.

(A) we could not count
(B) from the hill where we were standing
(C) we saw such a large number of tombs
(D) some half buried and some rising above the sand
(E) but these lying to the west and the north
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (D), (E), (C), (B), (A)
(b) (A), (E), (D), (C), (B)

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(c) (B), (C), (D), (E), (A)
(d) (A), (C), (D), (E), (B)
Ans: c

Q75. Arrange the following into a meaningful sentence

(A) there are some species
(B) their own nests
(C) do you know that
(D) of birds that do not make
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (C), (A), (D), (B)
(b) (B), (A), (D), (C)
(c) (A), (B), (C), (D)
(d) (D), (C), (B), (A)
Ans: a

Q76. Rearrange the jumbled group of words to make a meaningful

sentence.
A. use
B. make
C. of your time
D. good
E. you should
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, C, B, E, D
(b) A, C, D, E, B
(c) E, B, D, A, C
(d) E, B, C, A, D
Ans: c

Q77. Rearrange the jumbled group of words to make a meaningful

sentence.
A. clothing both
B. you
C. they have
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E. given
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) B, C, E, D, A
(b) C, E, D, A, B
(c) B, E, D, C, A
(d) C, E, B, A, D
Ans: d

Q78. Rearrange the jumbled group of words to make a meaningful

sentence.
A. reason to
B. given
C. distrust her
D. she hasn't
E. us any
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) D, E, B, A, C
(b) B, D, E, C, A
(c) D, B, E, A, C
(d) B, E, D, A, C
Ans: c

Q79. Rearrange the jumbled group of words to make a meaningful

sentence.
A. given out
B. the
C. at nine O′ clock
D. papers were
E. examination
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) E, D, B, A, C
(b) E, B, D, A, C
(c) B, E, D, C, A
(d) B, E, D, A, C
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Q1. Which figure of speech (poetic device) has been used in the expression :
the room was filled with a screaming silence.
(a) Oxymoron
(b) Alliteration
(c) Personification
(d) Simile
Ans: a
Q2. Select the option which has onomatopoeia in it :
(a) Strength, wealth and wisdom
(b) Bread butter and Jam
(c) Howling yelling and clapping
(d) Silence, quiet, whisper
Ans: c

Q3. Select the right poetic device (figure of speech) used in the following
expression 'Mount Everest is the mother of all hills'
(a) alliteration
(b) simile
(c) oxymoron
(d) personification
Ans:

Q4. State the correct poetic device (figure of speech) used in the given
phrase :
'As white as snow'
(a) Alliteration
(b) Simile
(c) Irony
(d) oxymoron
Ans: b

Q5. Identify the poetic device (figure of speech) used in the given line:
India is like the universe
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(b) Oxymoron
(c) Alliteration
(d) Personification
Ans: a
Q6. Identify the figure of speech (poetic device) used in the given line:
The statue blessed all the travelers
(a) Personification
(b) Simile
(c) Alliteration
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: a

Q7. Identify the poetic device (figure of speech) used in the given line:
He is the Einstein of my class
(a) Irony
(b) Oxymoron
(c) Personification
(d) Metaphor
Ans: d

Q8. From the given options, choose the correct poetic device (figure of
speech) used in the given line.
The bouncing bouncer bounced back.
(a) Personification
(b) Oxymoron
(c) Alliteration
(d) Simile
Ans: c

Q9. What figure of speech (poetic devices) has been used in the following
expression :
The child smiled like a blooming flower
(A) Simile
(B) Paradox
(C) Irony
(D) Oxymoron
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(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans:
Q10. From the given options, choose the correct figure of speech that has
been used in the following expression : "Cowards die many times before
their death"
(a) Simile
(b) Metaphor
(c) Alliteration
(d) Paradox
Ans:

Q11. Identify the figure of speech which has been used in the following
expression :
The tanned teenager tripped over the steps
(a) Alliteration
(b) Paradox
(c) Metaphor
(d) Personification
Ans:

Q12. Match List - I with List - II.

List – I Expression List - II Figure of speech
(A) Sing simple sweet song (I) Oxymoron
(B) Sister Nivedita was like an (II) Personification
angel
(C) The sinister night was howling (III) Simile
(D) The simple-complexities made (IV) Alliteration
life interesting

(D) The simple-complexities made life interesting

(IV) Alliteration
(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

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(c) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(d) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
Ans:

Q13. Which of the following is a personification?

(A) The carpet Talked to me like a dear friend
(B) The comet was an island
(C) The bees bumbled, bounced and danced
(D) The wisdom of the old man was like a religious scripture
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (C) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (A) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: c

Q14. Match List I with List II

LIST I Example LIST II Figure of speech
A. Boys boots are big so when boy I. alliteration
jump
B. The curd tasted like ice cream II smile
C. The timid fighter stole our heart III oxymoron
D. The big umbrella was our only IV metaphor
shade

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(b) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(c) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
Ans: c

Q15. Which of the following is not an OXYMORON?

(A) The night sky with all the stars were a map for the traveller
(B) Anita sang like a professional singer
(C) The dull bright afternoon looked no different
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (D) only
(d) (C) only
Ans: a,b,c

Q16. The mighty Himalayas are like a wall .......

(A) Simile
(B) Metaphor
(C) Paradox
(D) Personification
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (C) only
(b) (A) only
(c) (B) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: b

Q17. Which of the following is a personification?

(A) The carpet talked to me like a dear friend
(B) The comet was an island
(C) The bees bumbled, bounced and danced
(D) The wisdom of the old man was like a religious scripture Choose the correct
answer from the options given below :
(a) (C) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (A) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: c
Q18. Match List - I with List - II.
List – I Example List – II Figure of speech
(A) Boys boots are big so when (I) alliteration
boys jump
(B) The sweet curd tasted like (II) simile
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(C) The timid fighter stole our (III) oxymoron
heart
(D) The big umbrella was our only (IV) metaphor
shade

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(b) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(c) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
Ans: c

Q19. Which of the following is an OXYMORON ?

(A) The night sky with all the stars was a map for the traveller
(B) Anita sang like a professional singer
(C) The dull bright afternoon looked no different
(D) Amazing aunty Agatha opened the door
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (D) only
(d) (C) only
Ans: d

Q20. Choose the correct option :

The mighty Himalayas are like a wall ......
(A) Simile
(B) Metaphor
(C) Paradox
(D) Personification
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (C) only
(b) (A) only
(c) (B) only
(d) (D) only
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Q21. From the given options, select the one which correctly identifies the
figure of speech (poetic device) used in the expression:
The righteous shall flourish as the palm tree
(a) Personification
(b) Simile
(c) Irony
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: b

Q22. From the given options, select the one which correctly identifies the
figure of speech (poetic device) used in the expression:
The news was a dagger to his heart
(a) Metaphor
(b) Irony
(c) Personification
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: a

Q23. From the given options, select the one which correctly identifies the
figure of speech (poetic device) used in the expression:
Death lays his icy hand on kings
(a) Simile
(b) Irony
(c) Personification
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: c
Q24. From the given options, select the one which correctly identifies the
figure of speech (poetic device) used in the expression:
And faith unfaithful kept him falsely true
(a) Personification
(b) Simile
(c) Oxymoron
(d) Irony
Ans: c

Q25. From the given options, select the correct figure of speech (poetic
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The loving moonlight kissed the sleeping buds
(a) Paradox
(b) Simile
(c) Personification
(d) Alliteration
Ans: c
Q26. Select the Figure of Speech in List - II to match with Sentence in List -
I.
List - I (Sentence) List - II (Figure of speech)
(A) He was raised in the woods (I) Metaphor and so he knew every
tree
(B) He was a lion in the battle field (II) Personification
(C) Fear gripped the patient (III) Simile awaiting the diagnosis
(D) She was very tired and slept (IV) Hyperbole
like a dog

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
(c) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(d) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
Ans: c
Q27. Select the Figure of Speech in List - II to match with Sentence in List -
I.
List – I (Sentence) List – II (Figure of Speech)
(A) My alarm clock yells at me to (I) Metaphor
get out of bed every morning
(B) A book is a loaded gun in the (II) Simile
house next door
(C) I have told you to study (III) Personification a million times
(D) She sings like an angel (IV) Hyperbole

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
(b) (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(c) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
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Ans: a
Q28. From the given options, choose the figure of speech (poetic device)
used in the expressions 'Sunita sings sougs sang by her tencher'
(a) Personification
(b) Simile
(c) Irony
(d) Alliteration
Ans: d
Q29. From the given options, choose the figure of speech (poetic device)
used in the expression "The Universe sings the song of God's creation
(a) paradox
(b) satire
(c) alliteration
(d) personification
Ans: d
Q30. From the given options, choose the one that correctly identifies the
figure of speech (poetic devices) used in the expression "The charming
teenager was like a fresh flower"
A- Personification
B-Oxymoron
C- Paradox
D-Simile
(a) Conly
(b) A only
(c) B only
(d) D only
Ans: d

Q31. From the given options, choose the one that identifies the figure of
speech (poetic device) used in the expression "The fraudulent saint cheated
the people"
A-Oxymoron
B-Personification
C-Irony
D-Simile
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(c) Conly
(d) D only
Ans: a

Q32. From the given options, choose the figure of speech (poetic device)
used in the expression "the brave soldier was a hero in his hometown"
A-Metaphor
B-Irony
C-Alliteration
D-oxymoron
(a) D only
(b) Conly
(c) A only
(d) B only
Ans: c

Q33. From the given options, select the correct figure of speech (poetic
device) used in the following expression-
The princess is like a flower
(a) Alliteration
(b) Irony
(c) Personification
(d) Simile
Ans: d

Q34. From the given options, select the correct figure of speech (poetic
device) used in the following expression-
Time for the traveller rushed, danced and sang
(a) Simile
(b) Alliteration
(c) Oxymorn
(d) Personification
Ans: d

Q35. From the given options, select the correct figure of speech (poetic
device) used in the following expression-
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(a) Oxymoron
(b) Simile
(c) Personification
(d) Metaphor
Ans: a

Q36. From the given options, select the correct figure of speech (poetic
device) used in the following expression-
The cunning saint fooled the people
(a) Metaphor
(b) Simile
(c) Alliteration
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: d

Q37. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression-
Rays of the sunshine danced through the tress
(a) Simile
(b) Pun
(c) Personification
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: c

Q38. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression-
Time was passing like a hand waving from a train
(a) Simile
(b) Pun
(c) Oxymoron
(d) Metaphor
Ans: a

Q39. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression-
Faith unfaithful parted the lovers
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(b) Personification
(c) Pun
(d) Oxymoron

Ans: d
Q40. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression-
Far fetched fantasies of a tender mind
(a) Simile
(b) Personification
(c) Alliteration
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: c

Q41. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression :
He is suffering a sweet sorrow of leaving his school after 12 years.
(a) Personification
(b) Methaphor
(c) Oxymoron
(d) Pun
Ans:

Q42. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression :
The window gives a startling simple serene and a scenic view.
(a) Oxymoron
(b) Alliteration
(c) Pun
(d) Metaphor
Ans:

Q43. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression :
Though a little pup yet monochrome runs like a cheetah
(a) Pun
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(c) Metaphor
(d) Oxymoron
Ans:

Q44. From the given options select the figure of speech (Poetic Device) used
in the expression :
Beauty is a fading flower
(a) Metaphor
(b) Oxymoron
(c) Pun
(d) Simile
Ans:

Q45. From the given options select the figure of speech or the poetic device
used in experssion.
"Both wry with the laboured ease of loss"
(a) Smile
(b) Personification
(c) Oxymoron
(d) Metaphor
Ans: c

Q46. From the given options select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)used
in the expression.
"Far Far from gusty waves"
(a) Oxymoron
(b) Alliteration
(c) Simile
(d) Personification
Ans: b

Q47. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression.
"The smiling young tress provided a strange comfort"
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(b) Metaphor
(d) Simile
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: a

Q48. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression.
"Like angels from heaven the paratrooper landed on earth"
(a) Personification
(b) Oxymoron
(c) Simile
(d) Pun
Ans: c

Q49. From the given options, select the figure of speech (poetic device) used
in expression : The stagnant ocean was like a blue film
(a) Personification
(b) Simile
(c) Oxymoron
(d) Pun
Ans: b

Q50. From the given options, select the figure of speech (poetic device) used
in the expression : Of all the thousand selfish cars that pass
(a) Personification
(b) Simile
(c) Oxymoron
(d) Pun
Ans: a

Q51. From the given options select the figure of speech (poetic device) used
in the expression. Break, Break, Break open till they break the town
(a) Metaphor
(b) Personification
(c) Alliteration
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Ans: c

Q52. From the given options select the figure of speech (poetic device) used
in the expression. Elsa became the benevolent beast of the forest
(a) Simile
(b) Personification
(c) Oxymoron
(d) Pun
Ans: c

Q53. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression:
A big black bug bit a big black dog
(a) Simile
(b) Metaphor
(c) Alliteration
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: c

Q54. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression:
Dead wings carried like a paper kite
(a) Personification
(b) Metaphor
(c) Simile
(d) Pun
Ans: c

Q55. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression:
The lightning danced across the sky
(a) Oxymoron
(b) Personification
(c) Simile
(d) Pun
Ans: b

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Q56. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression:
The cunning saint cheated the devotees
(a) Pun
(b) Personification
(c) Simile
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: d

Q57. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression.
Betty Botter bought some bitter butter
(a) Alliteration
(b) Simile
(c) Oxymoron
(d) Pun
Ans: a

Q58. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression. Both wry with laboured ease of loss
(a) Personification
(b) Oxymoron
(c) Simile
(d) Pun
Ans: b

Q57. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression.
My alarm clock yells at one 'to get out of my bed'
(a) Pun
(b) Simile
(c) Personification
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: c

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Q56. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression. The dust settled like a falling veil
(a) Simile
(b) Metaphor
(c) Personification
(d) Pun
Ans: a

Q57. Select the Figure of Speech in the following sentence from options
given below:
O death! Where is thy sting?
(a) Epigram
(b) Hyperbole
(c) Apostrophe
(d) Irony’s
Ans: c

Q58. Select the Figure of Speech in the following sentence from options
given below:
He passed a sleepless night.
(a) Pun
(b) Metaphor
(c) Transferred Epithet
(d) Hyperbole
Ans: c

Q59. Select the Figure of Speech in the following sentence from the options
given below:
Am I my brother's keeper?
(a) Exclamation
(b) Rhetorical Question
(c) Personification
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: b

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Q60. Match the Figure of Speech in List I with their meaning in List II
List A List B
I. Inanimate objects are spoken as having life and
A. Oxymoron
intelligence
B. Hyperbole II. Two opposite ideas are put together
C.
III. An implied simile
Personificaton
D. Metaphor IV. Made emphatic by one statement

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV
(b) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II
(c) A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III
(d) A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I
Ans: c

Q61.Identify the figure of speech in the sentence given below:

"The righteous shall flourish as the palm tree"
A Metaphor
(a) Simile
(b) Irony
(d) Apostrophe
Ans: b

Q62. Identify the figure of speech used in the given sentence :

"Life is a dream"
(a) Simile
(b) Personification
(c) Metaphor
(d) Hyperbole
Ans: c

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"Why, man, if the river were dry, I am able to fill it with tears"
(a) Simile
(b) Personification
(c) Metaphor
(d) Hyperbole
Ans: d

Q64. Match the Expression in List I with its Figure of Speech in List II
List I (Expression) List II (Figure of
Speech)
A. He is cunningly simple I. Exclamation
B. Who is here so vile that will not love his
II. Oxymoron
country
C. What a piece of work is man III. Personification
D. Laughter holding both her sides IV. Interrogation

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(b) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(c) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(d) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Ans: c

Q65. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech used in the
expression:
Shavana was like a jewel in her class
(a) Oxymoron
(b) Pun
(c) Metaphor
(d) Simile
Ans: d

Q66. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech used in the
expression:
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(a) Alliteration
(b) Personification
(c) Metaphor
(d) Simile
Ans: c

Q67. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech used in the
expression:
The comedian was seriously funny.
(a) Metaphor
(b) Oxymoron
(c) Alliteration
(d) Pun
Ans: b

Q68. From the given options, select the Figure of Speech used in the
expression:
She sells, sea shells on the sea shore.
(a) Oxymoron
(b) Pun
(c) Simile
(d) Alliteration
Ans: d

Q69. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression:
Hari Krishnan, the old man from Punjab is like a monk from Tibet
(a) Oxymoron
(b) Pun
(c) Simile
(d) Alliteration
Ans: c

Q70. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression:
Boys big boots go bump, bump, bump when big boys jump
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(b) Simile
(c) Irony
(d) Alliteration
Ans: a,d

Q71. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression
The hills are alive with the songs they sing and the stories they tell to men
and the birds
(a) Metaphor
(b) Alliteration
(c) Personification
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: c

Q72. From the given options, select the figure of speech (Poetic Device)
used in the expression
The brave rat pounced on the cat
(a) Oxymoron
(b) Metaphor
(c) Personification
(d) Alliteration
Ans: a

Q73. From the given options, select the one which correctly identifies the
figure of speech (poetic device) used in the expression -
Laughter holding both her sides
(a) Personification
(b) Simile
(c) Irony
(d) Pun
Ans: a

Q74. From the given options, select the one which correctly identifies the
figure of speech (poetic device) used in the expression.
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(a) Personification
(b) Simile
(c) Irony
(d) Oxymoron
Ans: b

Q75. From the given options, select the one which correctly identifies the
figure of speech (poetic device) used in the expression.
Shovana sang sweet song for Rani
(a) Alliteration
(b) Irony
(c) Metaphor
(d) Personification
Ans: a

Q76. From the given options, select the one which correctly identifies the
figure of speech (poetic device) used in the expression.
She accepted it as the kind cruelty of the surgeon's knife
(a) Metaphor
(b) Oxymoron
(c) Personification
(d) Irony
Ans: b

Q77. Match list I with list II

List I (Expression) List II (Poetic
Device)
A. His music was the light at the end of the
I. Simile
tunnel
B. She is as innocent as an angel II. Personification
C. Be careful in the playground, run slowly III. Metaphor
D. Morning dew sits on the leaves quietly IV. Oxymoron

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

(a) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

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(b) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(c) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(d) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
Ans: a

Q78. Match list I with list II

List I (Expression) List II (Poetic Device)
A. His hair is as black as night. I. Metaphor
B. David's dog drank daily water. II. Personification
C. She was the princess of the party. III. Simile
D. The leaves waved at the blue sky. IV. Alliteration

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

(a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(b) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-I
(c) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(d) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
Ans: c

Q79. Match List I with List II

List I (Expression) List II (Poetic
Device)
A. They are as different as day and night. I. Metaphor
B. The computers at our school are old
II. Oxymoron
dinosaurs.
C. Even if you are a wise fool, you can show real
III. Simile
potential.
D. The land rejoiced when it was taken care of. IV. Personification

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

(a) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

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(b) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(c) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(d) A-III, B- I, C-IV, D-II
Ans: b

Q80. Match list I with list II

List I (Expression) List II (Poetic
Device)

A. My love for you is as deep as the ocean. I. Personification

B. The comedian was seriously funny. II. Metaphor

C. His words cut deeper than a knife. III. Oxymoron
D. The wind was howling in the cold winter
IV. Simile
night.

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

(a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(b) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(c) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(d) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Ans: d

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Fill in the blanks |04
Q1. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the given options.
The newly admitted students walked into the college
laboratory______________
(a) laboriously
(b) hesitatingly
(c) surely
(d) piously
Ans: b

Q2. Fill in the blank with the correct word from the given options.
She___________ me that I would pass the exam.
(a) ensured
(b) insured
(c) assured
(d) agreed
Ans: c

Q3. Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the given options.
This old house is infected__________ rats.
(a) along
(b) for
(c) with
(d) by
Ans: c

Q4. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank from the given options.
A ______________of American performers travelled across the continent to
showcase its talent.
(a) gang
(b) herd
(c) troop
(d) troupe
Ans: d

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Q5. Choose from the options given below, the word that can be used to fill
in the blank in the given sentence.
The statue was__________ heavy that a crane was brought to lift it.
(a) as
(b) much
(c) too
(d) so
Ans: d

Q6. Choose from the options given below, the word that can be used to fill
in the blank in the given sentence.
he worked so hard, he couldn't pass the examination.
(a) Unless
(b) Although
(c) Until
(d) Provided
Ans: b
Q7. Choose from the options given below, the word that can be used to fill
in the blank in the given sentence.
Sarita could not prevent her child _________going out with the other
children.
(a) over
(b) from
(c) about
(d) for
Ans: b

Q8. Choose from the options given below, the word that can be used to fill
in the blank in the given sentence.
Nobody should________ of becoming rich without hard work.
(a) accept
(b) except
(c) expect
(d) None Of These
Ans: c

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Q9. Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the options given below :
'Botanists say that bonsai are__________ trees grown in a pot'
(a) ornamentally
(b) ornamentaly
(c) ornamentals
(d) ornamental
Ans: d

Q10. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions from the options
given below :
'Our plane stopped __________Mumbai___________ the way to Iran.'
(a) on, in
(b) in, on
(c) in, in
(d) at, on
Ans: b,d

Q11. Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition from the options given
below :
'Open the book_________ page no 𝟑𝟓′
(a) on
(b) at
(c) to
(d) with
Ans: b

Q12. Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the options given below :
'The digital era provides the opportunity to utilize data to measure and
monitor the impact of various initiatives.
(a) analytic
(b) analytics
(b) analytical
(d) analyticals
Ans: b

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Idioms and Phrases |05
Q1. Choose the correct meaning of the idioms mentioned in bold :
He is putting the cart before the horse by purchasing furniture before
buying a house
(a) Doing things in the wrong order
(b) Doing the work of carpenter
(c) Committing a great crime
(d) Doing work meticulously and correctly
Ans: c

Q2. Match List - I with List - II.

List – I IDIOMS List – II MEANINGS
(A) Apple of ones eye (I) to be every attentive
(B) to be all ears (II) loved dearly
(C) hard of hearing (III) suddenly and without prior
warning
(D) out of the blue (IV) not able to hear

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Ans: a

Q3. Match List - I with List - II.

List - I List – II
(A) go an extra mile (I) to start all over again
(B) back to square one (II) to worsen the situation
(C) adding fuel to fire (III) to make extra effort
(D) rags to riches (IV) to gain sudden wealth

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

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(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
Ans: a

Q4. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom the given options:
"A man of honour"
(A) One who alway keeps his promises
(B) One who is honoured by Padama award
(C) A research scholar
(D) A book lover
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: b

Q5. The meaning of the underlined part is:

It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
(a) Tried to cause an accident
(b) Helped in the execution of the plan
(c) Thwarted the execution of the plan
(d) Drew a new plan
Ans: c

Q6. The meaning of the underlined part is:

At a party, he is always in high sprits.
(a) Angry
(b) Cheerful
(c) Proud
(d) Uncontrollable
Ans: b

Q7. For the given sentence, four alternatives are given. You are required to
choose the correct meaning of the idiom underlined in the sentence:-
We should give a wide berth to bad characters
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(b) Become friendly
(c) Take them to the park
(d) Should sympathise with
Ans: a

Q8. An idiomatic phrase is given followed by four alternatives.

Choose the option that best expresses the meaning.
'Much ado about nothing'
(a) To yell, scream and cry
(b) Read a drama
(c) To make a fuss over a small and trivial matter
(d) Waste time
Ans: c

Q9. Choose the correct meaning from the option given below that will
correctly explain the following expression Build castles in the air:
(a) waste time
(b) day dream
(c) build houses
(d) work hard
Ans:

Q10. From the given options choose the correct meaning of the phrase :
A Red letter day:
(a) a dangerous event
(b) a peaceful occasion
(c) a very important occasion
(d) a festival holiday
Ans:

Q11. From the options given below, choose the correct meaning of the
phrase :
Sought after
(a) Highly paid
(b) Pushed by
(c) In great demand
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Ans:

Q12. Choose the correct meaning of phrase :

To hit below the belt
(a) to punish for a misdeed
(b) to tie with a belt
(c) to play with friends
(d) to attack unfairly
Ans:
Q13. Match List I with List II

LIST I WORD LIST II Extension

A. Like a fish I. practices bring downfall
B. Necessity II is the mother of all invention
C. Corrupt III of the same feather flock it
D. Birds VI out of water

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
(b) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(c) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
Ans: a

Q14. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom from the options
given below:
We should guard against our green - eyed friends.
(a) Poor
(b) Envious
(c) Handsome
(d) Friendly
Ans: b

Q15. From the given options, choose the correct meaning of the idiom given
in bold in the sentence:
His promotion is on the cards.
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(b) Stopped
(c) definite
(d) Clouded
Ans: c
Q16. Match List I with List II
LIST I Idiom LIST II Extension
A. To bell I. or by crook
B. By hook II. blue
C. Bolt from the III. fire
D. Add fuel to IV. the cat

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(b) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
(c) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
Ans: a

Q17. Match List - I with List - II.

List – I WORD List – II Extension
(A) Fish (I) practices bring downfall
(B) Necessity (II) is the mother of invention
(C) Corrupt (III) of the same feather flock
together
(D) Birds (IV) out of water

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
(b) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
(c) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
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Q18. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom from the options
given below :
We should guard against our green - eyed friends.
(a) rich
(b) jealous
(c) mad
(d) enthusiastic
Ans: b

Q19. From the given options, choose the correct meaning of the idiom given
in bold in the sentence :
His promotion is on the cards.
(a) Hampered
(b) due
(c) certain
(d) uncertain
Ans: b,c

Q20. Match List - I with List - II.

List – I Idiom List – II Extension
(A) To bell (I) or by crook
(B) By hook (II) blue
(C) Bolt from the (III) fire
(D) Add fuel to (IV) the cat

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(b) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
(c) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
Ans: a

Q21. From the given options, choose the one that rightly identifies the
expression-
Take to task
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(b) Rebuke
(c) Praise
(d) Assign the task
Ans: b

Q22. From the given options, select the one which rightly identifies the
given expression-
By fits and starts
(a) Consistent
(b) Enthusiastic
(c) In high spirits
(d) none of these
Ans: d

Q23. From the given options, select the one which rightly identifies the
given expression-
To feather one's nest
(a) To make a residential house
(b) To make a nest of feathers
(c) To profit in a dishonest way
(d) To weave a basket of feathers
Ans: c

Q24. From the given options, select the one which rightly identifies the
given expression-
To strain every nerve
(a) To make utmost efforts
(b) To feel weak and sad
(c) To be casual and carefree
(d) To delay and postpone
Ans: a

Q25. Match the following idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II.
List – I (Idiom) List – II (Meaning of the Idiom)
(A) Catch 22 (I) To look ridiculous
(B) bolt from the blue (II) Calm and composed
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(D) A laughing stock (IV) Sudden shock

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(b) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(c) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(d) (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
Ans: b

Q26. Match the following idioms in List - I with their meanings in List - II.
List – I (Idiom) List – II (Meaning of the Idiom)
(A) Throw down the gauntlet (I) Warmly
(B) With open arms (II) Use all available means
(C) Bell the cat (III) Take lead in the danger
(D) Left no stone unturned (IV) To challenge

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
(b) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(c) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
(d) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
Ans: c

Q27. Match the following idioms in List - I with their meanings in List - II.
List – I (Idiom) List – II (Meaning of the Idiom)
(A) Through thick and thin (I) At the last minute
(B) Grease the palm (II) Forced to accept the blame
(C) At the eleventh hour (III) Through days of struggle
(D) Carry the can (IV) To bribe

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(d) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
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Q28. Match the following idioms in List - I with their meanings in List - II.
List – I (Idiom) List – II (Meaning of the Idiom)
(A) Smell a rat (I) To punish
(B) Seize the nettle (II) To compromise
(C) Bring to book (III) Deal firmly
(D) Meet half way (IV) Guess something suspicious

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(d) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
Ans: b

Q29. From the options given below, choose the correct meaning of the
idiom mentioned in bold in the following sentence..
Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of the flora and fauna are certain
to be rendered as a cry in the wilderness during the times of mindless
progress
(a) a laughter in a wedding ceremony
(b) an unpleasant fight in the street
(c) a cry in vain
(d) an argument to gain political power
Ans: c

Q30. From the given options, choose the correct meaning of the expression
"A friend in need is a friend indeed"
(a) Friend who share lecture notes
(b) People who support us and are always loyal to us
(c) Friends who wish us on our birthdays
(d) Friends who invite us to their lavish parties
Ans: b

Q31. Choose the correct options for the idiom[in bold]

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on blaming Raghu for the theft they had committed together
(a) both are guilty of sleeping late in the morning
(b) a person blaming another for something he has not done
(c) someone criticizing another for a fault which he himself has committed
(d) a person accusing another for being black, short and bad looking
Ans: c

Q32. From the given options, choose the correct meaning of the expression '
after a long run' the villages of India are going to become self sufficient
(a) ultimately
(b) never
(c) hounorably
(d) ridicule
Ans: a

Q33. Find the meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence from
the options that follow.
I feel terribly tired working in the office till the evening and should hit the
sack early today.
(a) wind up my work
(b) go out of my office
(c) go home early
(d) go to bed
Ans: d

Q34. Match the Idioms in List I with their meaning in List II

List I – Idiom List II - Meaning
A. A perfect storm I. Undoubtedly
B. Beyond question II. The worst possible situation
C. When it rains, it pours III. The full details
D. Ins and Outs IV. Everything going wrong at once

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(b) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
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(d) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Ans: c

Q35. Find the meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence from
the option that follow.
The entire college was on cloud nine after winning the competition.
(a) extremely energetic
(b) feeling superior
(c) to be ahead of others in rank
(d) extremely happy
Ans: d

Q36. Find the meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence from
the options that follow.
It was only after the competition that Reena breathed easy.
(a) got relived of human asthmatic attack
(b) felt relaxed and free of tension
(c) visited the doctor
(d) had difficulty in breathing
Ans: b

Q37. From the given options, choose the one that rightly explains the
expression-
'To throw dust in one's eyes'
(a) To show fearsome
(b) To harm someone physically
(c) To blind someone
(d) To deceive someone
Ans: d

Q38. From the given options, choose the one that rightly explains the
expression-
'To call a spade a spade'
(a) Speak directly and frankly
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(c) Speak softly
(d) Speak diplomatically
Ans: a

Q39. From the given options, choose the one that rightly explains the given
expression-
'To shed crocodile tears'
(a) To weep profusely
(b) To grieve and feel low
(c) To grieve insincerely
(d) To weep for crocodiles
Ans: c

Q40. From the given options, choose the one that rightly explains the given
expression-
'Take one for a ride'
(a) To force someone for a ride
(b) To take someone foe a desire
(c) To try to trick someone
(d) To offer a lift to someone
Ans: c

Q41. From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the
same relationship to the given pair of words:
Man of letters
(a) A well educated and a wise person
(b) An illiterate person
(c) A newspaper editor
(d) A cinema actor
Ans:

Q42. From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the
same relationship to the given pair of words:
Order of the day
(a) The rules and regulations of an institution only
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(c) The verdict of a count of law
(d) A book of moral verdicts
Ans:
Q43. From the given options, select the one which correctly explains the
given expression:
Latin and Greek
(a) Matter and content very difficult to understand
(b) Very primitive content
(c) European films
(d) Old religious scriptures from Europe
Ans:
Q44. From the options given below, select the one which correctly explains
the given expression:
Leave no stone unturned
(a) To try cultivation of barren lands
(b) To make efforts to claim a rocky land
(c) To make all efforts and try every hand to succeed at something
(d) To train to become a sculptor
Ans:
Q45. From the given options, select the one which correctly explains the
expression-
"To be at sixes and sevens"
(a) To be a primary school student
(b) A state of total confusion and disorder
(c) To be certain ofbatting well in a cricket match
(d) To give away secrets
Ans: b
Q46. From the given options, select the one that rightly explains the
expression-
"Once in a blue moon"
(a) Most regularly
(b) Very often
(c) Very rarely
(d) Once in a fortnight
Ans: c
Q47. From the given options, select the one which rightly explains the
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'A wild goose chase'
(a) A Foolish and useless enterprise
(b) To hunt wild life
(c) A violent chase of criminals
(d) To speak harshly
Ans: a

Q48. From the given options, select the one rightly explains the expression-
'To burn a hole in the pocket'.
(a) To steal from someone's pocket
(b) To destroy someone else's belongings
(c) To burn address accidentally
(d) To spend money very quickly
Ans: d

Q49. From the given options, select the word which correctly explains the
expression :
To be a white elephant
(a) Very huge item
(b) Fair investment
(c) Expensive and useless possession
(d) Waste material
Ans: c
Q50. From the given options, select the one that rightly explains the given
expression: To take to one's heels
(a) To walk with a limp
(b) To run away
(c) To march forward with fear
(d) To hop and jump in play
Ans: b
Q51. From the given options, select the one that rightly explains the given
expression: A bolt from the blue
(a) An unexpected and sudden event
(b) A delayed event
(c) A very pleasant but bluish event
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Ans: a
Q52. From the given options, select the one that rightly explains the given
expression :
Rain cats and dogs
(a) Rain very heavily
(b) Troublesome life in poverty
(c) Cats and dogs jump down to play together in the rain
(d) Rain very lightly
Ans: a
Q53. From the given options select the one that rightly explains the given
expression:
A red letter day
(a) When the sun looks red
(b) Hectic and boring day
(c) Significant and special day
(d) Holiday
Ans: c
Q54. From the given options select the one that rightly explains the given
expression:
A snake in the grass
(a) A jealous person
(b) A lazy person
(c) A hungry person
(d) A hidden enemy
Ans: d
Q55. From the given options select the one that rightly explains the given
expression:
To be above board
(a) To have a good height
(b) To have a big black board
(c) To be honest in any business deal
(d) To become boastful
Ans: c
Q56. From the given options select the one that rightly explains the given
expression:
To talk one's head off
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(b) To whisper
(c) To talk excessively
(d) To talk to one's own self
Ans: c
Q57. From the given options select the one that rightly explains the given
expression a man of straw
(a) a man of no substance
(b) man who sells straws
(c) a worthy fellow
(d) a straw doll
Ans: a
Q58. From the given options select the one that rightly explains the given
expression. to leave someone in the lurch
(a) to argue with someone
(b) to desert someone in his difficulties
(c) to comfort someone
(d) to annoy someone
Ans: b
Q59. From the given options select the one that rightly explains the given
expression 'at the eleventh hour'
(a) at the vary last moment
(b) every now and then
(c) before the sun reaches the highest point in the sky
(d) late in the evening after the sun has set
Ans: a
Q60. From the given options select the one that rightly explains the given
expression to get into hot waters
(a) to get into trouble
(b) to be dishonest
(c) to suffer from stomach pain
(d) to be confused
Ans: a
Q61. From the given options choose the word that most clearly explains the
idiom-
"To smell a Rat"
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(c) To suspect a trick or deceit
(d) To misunderstand
Ans: c
Q62. Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom from the options
below:
"To fight tooth and nail"
(a) Making an effort to win
(b) To fight in a cowardly manner
(c) To fight alone
(d) To fight heroically and fiercely
Ans: d
Q63. From the given options, choose the phrase that best explains the
underlined idiom.
has gone down the drain.
(a) has been wasted
(b) has been collected
(c) has been spent
(d) has been reserved
Ans: a
Q64. Match the expression in List I with its meaning in List II
List A List B
A. Once in a blue moon I. To transform oneself into a better person
B. To turn over a new leaf II. Probable
C. On the cards III. On rare occasions
D. To plough the sand IV. To work in vain

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A - I, B - III, C - IV, D -II
(b) A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV
(c) A - IV, B - II, C - I, D - III
(d) A - II, B - IV, C - III, D – I
Ans: b
Q65. Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II
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A. To be in doldrums I. Sounds familiar
B. Call it a day II. To face a risk
C. Rings a bell III. To be in a low spirit
D. To bell the cat IV. To quit work and go home

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(b) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(c) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(d) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Ans: d
Q66. Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II
List I (Idioms) List II (Meanings)
A. Turn a blind eye I. To avoid talking about what is important
B. Beat around the bush II. To refuse to acknowledge a known truth
C. Spill the beans III. Being very happy
D. On cloud nine IV. To reveal secret information

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(b) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
(c) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(d) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
Ans: c
Q67. Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II
List I (Idiom) List II (Meaning)
A. A black sheep I. Not as easy as it appears to be
B. Hue and cry II. Being a disgrace for the family
C. Easier said than done III. Make an extra effort
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
(b) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(c) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
(d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Ans: d
Q68. Match the Idiom in List I with its meaning in List II
List I (Idiom) List II (Meaning)
A. In a nutshell I. Being angry about something
B. Up in arms II. It's upto you
C. The ball is in your court III. In a short, clear way
D. Turn a deaf ear IV. To ignore what someone is saying

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(b) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(c) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(d) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
Ans: b
Q69. From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains
the given expression :
a feather in one's cap
(a) a clown
(b) an achievement
(c) an ornament
(d) a dress to wear
Ans: b
Q70. From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains
the given expression :
a man of straw
(a) a very active athelete
(b) a worthy student of agriculture
(c) an unreasonable parent
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Ans: d
Q71. From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains
the given expression :
to throw dust into one's eyes
(a) to protect one's eyes
(b) to blind out with dust
(c) to mislead
(d) to close one's eyes to avoid the wind
Ans: c
Q72. From the given options, select the one which most correctly explains
the given expression :
to cut one's coat according to one's need
(a) To enjoy life as a college student
(b) To live within one's means
(c) To be rude and impolite
(d) To assist a tailor
Ans: b
Q73.From the given options select the one which most correctly explains
the given expression
'At close quarters'
(a) Deep and thorough examination and analysis
(b) Living near one's home
(c) A quarter mile away
(d) Reaching the quarter finals of a tournament
Ans: a
Q74. From the given options select the one which most correctly explains
the given expression
'As fit as a fiddle'
(a) Tall and thin body structure
(b) To be very strong and healthy
(c) To recover from illness
(d) To be declared weak and gloomy
Ans: b
Q75. From the given options select the one which most correctly explains
the given expression
All in all
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(b) To be the most important person
(c) To eat all the food being served
(d) To hunt the wild animals in a forest
Ans: b
Q76. From the given options select the one which most correctly explains
the given expression
At a loose end
(a) To be cut off from something
(b) To cut a tree half way
(c) To be free and idle
(d) To finish a task
Ans: c
Q77. From the given options, choose the one which gives the correct
meaning / explanation for the expression
To die in harness
(a) Premeditated murder
(b) To kill a horse
(c) To die while in service
(d) To be taken by surprise
Ans: c
Q78. From the given options, choose the one which gives the correct
meaning for the expression
To beat the air
(a) to make vain efforts
(b) to brag and boast
(c) to submit to a stronger force
(d) to acknowledge defeat
Ans: a
Q79. From the given options, choose the one which gives the correct
meaning for the expression To smell a rat
(a) to discover a new galaxy
(b) to have selfish motives
(c) to serve as delicious dish
(d) to suspect a trick or deceit
Ans: d
Q80. From the given options, choose the one which gives the correct
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(a) to have a good height
(b) to be honest in any business deal
(c) to be that tallest person
(d) to try to be beautiful
Ans: b
Q81. Choose the suitable idiom/phrase for the expression, 'To accept
unpleasant consequences'
(a) Make ends meet
(b) Face the music
(c) Blow off steam
(d) A blessing in disguise
Ans: b
Q82. Match the idioms in List I with the meanings in List II
List I List II
A. See eye to eye I. Very happy
B. On cloud nine II. Easy
C. Once in a blue moon III. To agree
D. A piece of cake IV. Very rarely

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

(a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(b) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(c) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Ans: d
Q83. Choose the correct meaning of the expression ,"Add fuel to the fire"
(a) To pour ghee into the fire
(b) To fuel the tank
(c) To make a bad situation worse
(d) To make someone happy
Ans: c
Q84. Match the idiom in List I with the meaning in List II
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A. Blue moon I. Go to sleep
B. Cry wolf II. Rare event
C. Cut to the chase III. Get to the point
D. Hit the hay IV. Raise a false alarm

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(b) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(c) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(d) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
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Mis-spelt words |06
Q1. From the given options choose the one that is spelt correctly:
(A) Enormous
(B) Enormus
(C) Anormous
(D) Eenormas
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: c
Q2. It was a challenge to a response from the prisoner.
(a) elicit
(b) illicit
(c) licit
(d) ellicit
Ans: b
Q3. Fill the blank with the correctly spelt word.
The total of his expenditure exceeded his salary.
(A) some
(B) sume
(C) sum
(D) sam
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (D) only
(d) (C) only
Ans: a
Q4. From the given options, choose the one which carry the correct
spelling.
(A) Honorable
(B) Honourable
(C) Honarable
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Ans: b
Q5. From the given options, choose the option with the correct spelling.
(a) Omanivorous
(b) Omnivorous
(c) Omneevorous
(d) Omneeverous
Ans: b
Q6. From the given options, find the correctly spelt word.
(a) Klaaptomaniac
(b) Klepptomaniac
(c) Kleptomaniac
(d) Klepteemaniac
Ans: c
Q7. From the given options, choose the one with the correct spelling.
(a) Introvert
(b) Antrovert
(c) Enitrovert
(d) Intravert
Ans: a
Q8. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the options given
below.
All _______the organizers, participated in the final performance.
(a) Except
(b) Accept
(c) Expect
(d) Confirm
Ans: a

Q9. From the given options, choose the one with the correct spelling :
(a) Beeblical
(b) Biblical
(c) Beebilical
(d) Viblical
Ans: b
Q10. Identify the correct spelling from the given options :
(a) logical
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(c) logicall
(d) logicele
Ans: a
Q11. Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The uprooted trees in the park were a___ to see.
(a) cute
(b) site
(c) sight
(d) Right
Ans: c
Q12. Pick the correct spelling from the options given :
(a) glorious
(b) gleorious
(c) glamrious
(d) gelorious
Ans: a
Q13. Identify the correct spelling in the given list:
(a) Pendemic
(b) Pandemic
(c) Pendamic
(d) Penddamic

Ans: b

Q14. Identify the correct spelling in the given list:

(a) Physiology
(b) Phyysiology
(c) Pheiseiology
(d) Phyysiollogy
Ans: a
Q15. Identify the correct spelling in the given list:
(a) Sterdy
(b) Stardy
(c) Stirdy
(d) Sturdy
Ans: d
Q16. Identify the correct spelling in the given list:

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(a) Sterdy
(b) Stardy
(c) Stirdy
(d) Sturdy
Ans: a
Q17. Identify the correct spelling in the given list:
(a) Pendemic
(b) Pandemic
(c) Pandamic
(d) Paandemic
Ans: b
Q18. Identify the correct spelling in the given list :
(a) Physiology
(b) Pheesiology
(c) Phisiology
(d) Phesiology
Ans: a
Q19. Identify the correct spelling in the given list:
(a) Sterdy
(b) Stardy
(c) Stirdy
(d) Sturdy
Ans: d
Q20. Spot the correctly spelt word in the given list :
(a) Bunsen burner
(b) Bansan burner
(c) Bensan burner
(d) Bonson burner
Ans: a
Q21. Choose the correctly spelt words from the given options
(a) Cemouflaze
(b) Camouflage
(c) Kumoplage
(d) Camouflaze
Ans: b
Q22. Choose the correctly spelt words from the given options
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(b) Emfitically
(c) Emphatically
(d) Amphetically
Ans: c
Q23. Choose the correctly spelt words from the given options
(a) Derogatory
(b) Dirogatory
(c) Derrogatery
(d) Darrogatory
Ans: a
Q24. Choose the correctly spelt words from the given options
(a) Fictitious
(b) Fictisious
(c) Factitious
(d) Fiqtitious
Ans: a
Q25. From the options given below, choose the one that is spelt correctly
(a) Saneetorium
(b) Sanaittorium
(c) Sanatorium
(d) Senatoreeum
Ans: c
Q26. From the given options, select the option which carry the correct
spelling.
(a) Erena
(b) Erina
(c) Aerina
(d) Arena
Ans: d
Q27. From the given options, select the one with the correct speeling.
(a) Monastery
(b) Monistery
(c) Manastry
(d) Manstery
Ans: a
Q28. From the options given below, select the one with correct spelling :
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(b) Pantry
(c) Paintree
(d) Paintri
Ans: b
Q29. From the given option, choose the one with the correct spelling
(a) Famineast
(b) Feminnest
(c) Feminist
(d) Fiminist
Ans: c
Q30. From the given options, choose the one with correct spelling
(a) panacea
(b) panecea
(c) paanacia
(d) peenacia
Ans: a
Q31. From the given options, choose the one with correct spelling
(a) volantir
(b) volunteer
(c) valanteer
(d) valentir
Ans: b
Q32. From the given options, choose the one with correct spelling
(a) optimist
(b) aptimist
(c) ooptimist
(d) optimeest
Ans: a
Q33. From the options given below, choose the correctly spelt word.
(a) Haemorrhage
(b) Hamorrage
(c) Haennoorhage
(d) Heamorrhage
Ans: a
Q34. From the options given below, choose the correctly spelt word.
(a) Rastorent
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(c) Rastirant
(d) Restaurant
Ans: d
Q35. From the options given below, choose the correctly spelt word.
(a) Colommist
(b) Culomamist
(c) Columnist
(d) Culumanist
Ans: c
Q36. From the options given below, choose the correctly spelt word.
(a) Epidemic
(b) Aepedemic
(c) Apidemic
(d) Epideemic
Ans: a
Q37. From the given options, select the rightly spelt word.
(a) Commution
(b) Comotion
(c) Commotion
(d) Kommotion
Ans: c
Q38. From the given options, select the rightly spelt word.
(a) Funerary
(b) Funrery
(c) Funarery
(d) Funurary
Ans: a
Q39. From the given options, select the rightly spelt word.
(a) Arckeology
(b) Archiology
(c) Archaeology
(d) Aerchaology
Ans: c
Q40. From the given options, select the rightly spelt word.
(a) Rasseraction
(b) Resurrection
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(d) Ressurektion
Ans: b
Q41. From the given options, select the correctly spelt word.
(a) Rekloose
(b) Reklose
(c) Recluse
(d) Reclose
Ans: d
Q42. From the given options, select the correctly spelt word.
(a) Harbivarous
(b) Herbivorous
(c) Harbivorous
(d) Hervivarous
Ans: b
Q43. From the given options, select the correctly spelt word.
(a) Emigrent
(b) Eimeegrant
(c) Immigrant
(d) Imigrant
Ans: c
Q44. From the given options, select the correctly spelt word.
(a) Filistic
(b) Pioleestin
(c) Fileetine
(d) Philistine
Ans: d
Q45. From the given options, select the rightly spelt word-
(a) Katastrophic
(b) Catestrefic
(c) Catastrophic
(d) Catostrofik
Ans: c
Q46. From the given options, select the rightly spelt word-
(a) Kamunism
(b) Communism
(c) Cummonism
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Ans: b
Q47. From the given options, select the rightly spelt word-
(a) Cooperative
(b) Cauperative
(c) Koperative
(d) Coperative
Ans: a
Q48. From the given options, select the rightly spelt word
(a) Pnemonia
(b) Pneumonia
(c) Newmonia
(d) Nemonia
Ans: b
Q49. From the given options, select the rightly spelt words :
(a) Specimen
(b) Spacimen
(c) Spesiman
(d) Spaciman
Ans: a
Q50. From the given options, select the rightly spelt word :
(a) Filosophical
(b) Pilosophical
(c) Philosophical
(d) Phalesophical
Ans: c
Q51. From the given options, select he rightly spelt word :
(a) Impoverished
(b) Impowerished
(c) Empoverished
(d) Ampovericed
Ans: a
Q52. From the given options, select the rightly spelt word :
(a) Ambarracment
(b) Embaarasment
(c) Embarrassment
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Ans: c
Q53. From the options given below, select the one with the correct spelling:
(a) atmosphere
(b) atmosfear
(c) atmostfear
(d) atmosphare
Ans: a
Q54. From the given options select the one which is spelt correctly
(a) Hermonium
(b) Hermoneeus
(c) Harmonius
(d) Harmonious
Ans: d
Q55. From the options given below, select the one with the correct spelling
(a) deeviation
(b) deviation
(c) divation
(d) diveeation
Ans: b
Q56. From the options given below, select the one with the correct spelling:
(a) aerticulation
(b) artikulation
(c) articulation
(d) articulasion
Ans: c
Q57. From the given options select the rightly spelt word.
(a) Pariferal
(b) Perripharal
(c) Peripheral
(d) Peryferal
Ans: c
Q58. From the given options select the rightly spelt word.
(a) Disseminate
(b) Dicceminate
(c) Disaminate
(d) Disiminate
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Q59. From the given options select the rightly spelt word.
(a) Opproximately
(b) Approximately
(c) Aproxemately
(d) Aproxemately
Ans: b
Q60. From the given options select the rightly spelt word.
(a) Centemprary
(b) Cantemporary
(c) Contemporary
(d) Kontemporary
Ans: c
Q61. From the given options, select the correctly spelt word.
(a) Concession
(b) Kencession
(c) Cuncession
(d) Cencession
Ans: c
Q62. From the give options, select the correctly spelt word.
(a) Cammetee
(b) Cumiittee
(c) Committee
(d) Coomuttee
Ans: c
Q63. From the given options, select the correctly spelt word.
(a) Eginominas
(b) Ignominious
(c) Eiganominus
(d) Igenuminous
Ans: b
Q64. From the give options select the correctly spelt word
(a) sustinable
(b) sastanbul
(c) sustainable
(d) sestinable
Ans: c
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(a) Phillosophical
(b) Pilosopical
(c) Phelosophical
(d) Philosophical
Ans: d
Q66. From the given options select the correctly spelt word
(a) Reeterate
(b) Reiterate
(c) Reitirate
(d) Rietrate
Ans: b
Q67. From the given options select the correctly spelt word
(a) Systemetic
(b) Sistematic
(c) Systematic
(d) Sestematic
Ans: c
Q68. From the given options select the correctly spelt word
(a) Trenscript
(b) Transkript
(c) Transcript
(d) Trunscrpt
Ans: c
Q69. Choose the correctly spelt word form the given options :
(a) Ammbasador
(b) Ambassador
(c) Embassador
(d) Ambessder
Ans: b
Q70. Choose the correctly spelt word form the given options :
(a) Chauvinism
(b) Chouvenism
(c) Shauvinsm
(d) Shauvinesm
Ans: a
Q71. Choose the correctly spelt word form the given options:
(a) Enthusiastic

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(b) Enthugiastic
(c) Anthuziastic
(d) Endusiastic
Ans: a

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Q1. From the given option choose the word, which will correctly substitute
and replace :
"A place where people gamble"
(A) acquanum
(B) amusement park
(C) Rail yard
(D) Casino
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: d
Q2. Choose the one word which can be substituted for the given sentence.
Release of a prisoner from jail on certain terms and condition :
(a) Parole
(b) Parley
(c) Pardon
(d) Acquittal
Ans: a
Q3. From the given options, choose the word which will meaningfully and
correctly substitute :
"Some one who is too strong to be defeated"
(A) Jnvisible
(B) Invincible
(C) Immigrant
(D) Illiterate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (C) only
(c) (D) only
(d) (B) only
Ans: d
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sentence.
A place where birds are kept :
(a) Aviary
(b) Aquarium
(c) House
(d) Monastery
Ans: a
Q5. Choose the one word substitute from the given options for the
following expression
Something that has no beginning or end and exists forever.
(a) Eternal
(b) Incidental
(c) Mortal
(d) Focused
Ans: a
Q6. Choose the one word substitution for the following phrase.
An act of speaking to one's own self.
(a) Soliloquy
(b) Regalia
(c) Campaign
(d) Plebiscite
Ans: a
Q7. From the given options, choose the one word replacement for the
following expression.
A large enclosed area where birds are kept.
(a) Archives
(b) Asylum
(c) Orphanage
(d) Aviary
Ans: d
Q8. Choose the one word replacement for the following expression -
A book published yearly with the annual calendar and with the dates of
religious festivals / holidays.
(a) Diary
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(c) Almanac
(d) Autobiography
Ans: c
Q9. From the given option choose the word which will correctly substitute
or replace
A short stay with a moral
(a) Novel
(b) Poetry
(c) Drama
(d) Parable
Ans: d
Q10. 'Status - quo' is the one word substitution for
(a) Unchanged position
(b) Excellent recitation
(c) Unbreakable metal
(d) Waiting list
Ans:
Q11. From the options given below, choose the one which will correctly
replace or substitute:
Home sickness
(a) Nostalgia
(b) Optimism
(c) Criticism
(d) Pessimism
Ans: a
Q12. From the options given below, choose the word which will replace :
Unacceptably horrible
(a) Horrendous
(b) Honourable
(c) Hourly
(d) Hamper
Ans:
Q13. BOHEMIAN is the one word substitution for :
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(B) Orthodox attitude
(C) Island Dweller
(D) Political advisor
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: a
Q14. FEMINIST is the one word substitute for:
(A) One who hates girls
(B) Fashion diva
(C) One who works for the good of females
(D) Girl Child
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (C) only
(b) (A) only
(c) (B) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: c
Q15. CRUSADE is the one word substitute for:
(a) Horror film
(b) Primitive construction
(c) Game of chess
(d) Religious war
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (D) only
(b) (A) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (B) only
Ans: d
Q16. From the given list, choose the one word substitute for 'one who does
not believe in God':
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(C) theistic
(D) Believer
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (B) only
(b) (A) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: c
Q17. BOHEMIAN is the one word substitution for :
(A) Unconventional life-style
(B) Orthodox attitude
(C) Island Dweller
(D) Political advisor
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: a
Q18. FEMINIST is the one word substitute for :
(A) One who hates females
(B) Fashion diva
(C) One who works for the good of females
(D) Female child
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (C) only
(b) (A) only
(c) (B) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: c
Q19. CRUSADE is the one word substitute for :
(A) Horror film
(B) Primitive construction
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (D) only
(b) (A) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (B) only
Ans: c
Q20. From the given list, choose the one word substitute for 'one who does
not believe in God' :
(a) agnost
(b) atheist
(c) theist
(d) Entrepreneur
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Ans: d
Q21. From the given options, select the option (word) which will correctly
replace the expression
"Passionate enthusiasm for collecting books"
(a) Biblography
(b) Bibleomania
(c) Biblical
(d) Binary
Ans: b
Q22. From the given options, select the one which will correctly replace
the expression
"writing instruments and other office materials"
(a) Stationery
(b) Pen and paper
(c) Bookshelf
(d) Letterhead
Ans: a

Q23. From the given options, select the one word which will correctly
substitute the expression
"Deception, treachery and deceit"
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(b) Hazard
(c) Duplicity
(d) Hamper
Ans: c
Q24. From the given options, select the one which would substitute
"Arrogant, pompous and proud"
(a) Hustle
(b) Bustle
(c) Rustle
(d) Haughty
Ans: d
Q25. From the options given below, select the one which correctly
complete the sentence.
A person of good understanding, knowledge and reasoning power is
(a) a quack
(b) an intellectual
(c) a farmer
(d) a player
Ans: b
Q26. From the options given below, select the one which can correctly
replace the following expression
'A persou who is trained to perform operation on Inman beings'
(a) Surgeon
(b) Plumber
(c) Pilot
(d) Mason
Ans: a
Q27. From the given options, select the one which can rightly replace the
expression. "A document, book written by laud"
(a) Dramatist
(b) Novelist
(c) Manuscript
(d) Volunteer
Ans: c
Q28. From the options given below, select the one which can correctly
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(a) Eatable
(b) Aquatic
(c) Almanac
(d) Hydrology
Ans: b
Q29. From the given options, choose the one with correctly substitute or
replace
"one who holds a post without any salary"
(a) honorary
(b) honorable
(c) handsome
(d) hardy
Ans: a
Q30. From the given options, choose the one which will correctly substitute
or replace the expression
" anything that can be easily carried in our hands"
(a) parole
(b) pardon
(c) parish
(d) portable
Ans: d
Q31. From the given options, choose the one which will correctly replace
the expression
"one who is concerned and works for the welfare of fellow human beings"
(a) Laureate
(b) Curator
(c) Caretaker
(d) Philanthropist
Ans: d
Q32. From the given options, choose the one that will correctly substitute
and replace
"things that are fit to be eaten"
(a) encyclopedia
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(d) impossible
Ans: c
Q33. Out of the options given below, choose the one which can be
substituted for the given expression-
A person who does not believe in God
(a) Theist
(b) Atheist
(c) Ascetic
(d) Altruist
Ans: b
Q34. From the options given below, choose one word for the following
expression Event happening every four years.
(a) Annual
(b) Biennial
(c) Quadrennial
(d) Triennial
Ans: c
Q35. From the options given below, choose the one which can substitute
the given expression- Operation of the human body after the death of a
person.
(a) Obituary
(b) Homage
(c) Post-mortem
(d) Mortuary
Ans: c
Q36. Out of the options given below, choose the one which can be
substituted for the given expression-
A place where birds are kept
(a) Aviary
(b) House
(c) Aquarium
(d) Hanger
Ans: a
Q37. From the given options, select the word that correctly substitutes the
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"A person unable to play his debts"
(a) Debtor
(b) Bankrupt
(c) Creditor
(d) Cashier
Ans: b
Q38. From the given options, select the word that correctly substitutes the
expression -
"One who is eighty years old"
(a) Eightygenarrim
(b) Septuagemarirm
(c) Octogenarian
(d) Superannuation
Ans: c
Q39. From the given options, select the word that correctly substitutes the
expression -
"Event that serves as an introduction"
(a) Epilogue
(b) Prologue
(c) Post-Script
(d) Summary
Ans: b
Q40. From the given options select the word that will correctly substitutes
the expression-
"Happening once is a hundred years"
(a) Bicentennial
(b) Centennial
(c) Annual
(d) Biennial
Ans: b
Q41. Choose one option which can replace the given phrase.
One who is rather gloomy and sees only darker and negative side of things.
(a) Iconoclast
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(c) Pessimist
(d) Protestant
Ans: c
Q42. Choose one option which can replace the given phrase.
One who holds a professional post or does a job with any salary.
(a) Honorary
(b) Cowardly
(c) Charity
(d) Blasphemy
Ans: a
Q43. From the given options, select the one which can replace the given
phrase :
Oligarchy
(a) When power concentrates in the hands of group of people
(b) Name of a group of people who grow olives
(c) Name of a community whose staple diet is olives
(d) Health resort in ancient India
Ans: a
Q44. From the given options, select the one which can replace the given
phrase :
One who is present everywhere.
(a) Presentable
(b) Presently
(c) Omnipresent
(d) Ominous
Ans: c
Q45. From the given options, select the one that will rightly substitute the
given expression-
'Period of 10 years'.
(a) Decade
(b) Fortnight
(c) Annuity
(d) Millennium
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Q46. From the given options, select the one that rightly substitutes the
given expression-
'One who loves and collects books'.
(a) Rockstar
(b) Bibliophile
(c) Bellicose
Ans: b
Q47. From the given options, select the one that rightly substitutes the
given expression.
'The killing of a new-born child'
(a) Homicide
(b) Suicide
(c) Massacre
(d) Infanticide
Ans: d
Q48. From the given options, select the one that rightly substitutes /
replaces the given expression-
'Detailed plan of a journey'
(a) Passport
(b) Travelogue
(c) Itinerary
(d) Timetable
Ans: b

Q49. From the given options, select the one that rightly substitutes the
given expression :
One who cannot be defeated
(a) Improper
(b) Irrecoverable
(c) Invincible
(d) Invisible
Ans: c
Q50. From the options given, select the one that can rightly substitute the
given expression :
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(a) Indelible
(b) Illegible
(c) Incorrigible
(d) In explicable
Ans: b

Q51. From the options given, select the one that substitutes the given
expression :
One who has a charitable attitude towards his fellow beings
(a) Anthropologist
(b) Philanthropist
(c) Mercenary
(d) Philosophist
Ans: b
Q52. From the options given, select the one that right substitutes the given
expression :
Art and profession of writing for newspapers and magazines
(a) Artistry
(b) Literature
(c) Biography
(d) Journalism
Ans: d
Q53. From the given options select the one which can rightly substitute the
given expression:
A nursery where children are cared for while their parents are at work
(a) Home
(b) Creche
(c) School
(d) Shelter
Ans: b

Q54. From the given options select the one which can rightly substitute the
given expression:
An excessive desire to steal
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(c) Anonymous
(d) Synonymous
Ans: a
Q55. From the given options select the one which can rightly substitute the
given expression:
One who is indifferent to joy or pain
(a) Stoic
(b) Innocent
(c) Tolerant
(d) Intelligent
Ans: a
Q56. From the given options select the one which can rightly substitute the
given expression:
Fear of confined places
(a) Acrolat
(b) Athletics
(c) Claustrophobia
(d) Algophobia
Ans: c
Q57. From the given options select the one which can rightly substitute the
given expression The study of Human mind and behaviour,
(a) Sociology
(b) Philology
(c) Physiology
(d) Psychology
Ans: d
Q58. From the given options select the one which can rightly substitute the
given expression. Handwriting which is difficult or impossible to read is :
(a) Illegible
(b) Illogical
(c) Irrational
(d) Edible
Ans: a
Q59. From the given options select the one which can rightly substitute the
given expression. A book that contains information on various subject.
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(b) Novel
(c) Thesaurus
(d) Encyclopedia
Ans: d
Q60. From the given options select the one which can rightly substitute the
given expression.
A person interested in the study of coins and medals.
(a) Numismatist
(b) Numerolgist
(c) Medallist
(d) Idealist
Ans: a
Q61. From the given options select the one which can rightly substitute the
given expression.
A person interested in the study of coins and medals.
(a) Numismatist
(b) Numerolgist
(c) Medallist
(d) Idealist
Ans: a
Q62. Choose the expression from options given below which best describes
the word "GOURMET"
(a) One who loves travelling
(b) A Connoisseur of good food
(c) A very social person
(d) One who loves people
Ans: b
Q63. Choose the most suitable one word substitute for the given
expression:
A person who is talkative
(a) Orator
(b) Gregarious
(c) Garrulous
(d) Speaker
Ans: c
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:
The killing of a young child
(a) Regicide
(b) Suicide
(c) Parricide
(d) Infanticide
Ans: d
Q65. Choose the most suitable one word substitute for the given
expression:
Huge fire for celebration
(a) Firecracker
(b) Furnace
(c) Bonfire
(d) Chimney
Ans: c
Q66. Out of the given options, choose the one which can be substituted for
the given phrase / sentence :
'A book containing information on all subjects'
(a) Appendix
(b) Dictionary
(c) Encyclopedia
(d) Informative
Ans: c
Q67. Out of the given options, choose the one which can be substituted for
the given phrase / sentence :
'Work for which no regular salary is paid'
(a) Ad hoc
(b) Honorary
(c) Honourable
(d) Temporary
Ans: b
Q68. Out of the given options, choose the one which can be substituted for
the given phrase / sentence :
'Scarcity of rain or water'
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(b) Dryness
(c) Dehydration
(d) Drought
Ans: d

Q69. Match the Phrase/sentence in List I with One word substitute in List
II
List II (One word
List I (Phrase/sentence)
substitute)
A. A person who spends his money
I. Teetotaller
recklessly
B. One who abstains from alcoholic drink II. Extravagant
C. A person who helps a helpless person or
III. Spendthrift
stranger
D. One who wastes money for luxury IV. Samaritan

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(b) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(c) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(d) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Ans: b
Q70. From the options given below, select the one which can replace or
substitute the expression :
The study of the human mind
(a) Philosophy
(b) Psychology
(c) Astrology
(d) Sociology
Ans: b
Q71. From the options given below, select the one which can correctly
substitute or replace the following expression:
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(a) amateur
(b) athelete
(c) omnipresent
(d) veteran
Ans: d
Q72. From the options given below, select the one which can correctly
replace or substitute the expression :
'A person who tends to look at the positive and bright side of things'
(a) Naturalist
(b) Activist
(c) Pessimist
(d) Optimist
Ans: d

Q73. From the options given below, select the one which can correctly
replace or substitute expression :
Related to agriculture, farming and cultivation
(a) Defence
(b) Science
(c) Agrarian
(d) Melody
Ans: c
Q74. From the options given below, select the one which can correctly
substitute the expression
A place where fruit trees are grown
(a) Fruitful
(b) Frooty
(c) Orchard
(d) Orchid
Ans: c
Q75. From the options given below, select the one which can correctly
replace the expression
'Relating to or in a state of coma'
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(b) Comic
(c) Comatose
(d) Inverted
Ans: c
Q76. From the options given below, select the one which can correctly
replace the expression
'A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases'
(a) Pancake
(b) Panacea
(c) Pandemic
(d) Illusion
Ans: b
Q77. From the options given below, select the one which can correctly
replace the expression:
'Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing'
(a) Outspoken
(b) Eloquent
(c) Footloose
(d) Speechless
Ans: b
Q78. From the given options, select the one word which will correctly
substitute the expression.
'A Sense of dizziness and spinning...'
(a) Vertigo
(b) Verbal
(c) Virtual
(d) Visual
Ans: a
Q79. From the given options, choose the one word which will correctly
replace the expression. "Fundamental truth or proposition"
(a) Principal
(b) Principle
(c) Prime meridian
(d) Primate
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Q80. From the given options, select the one word which can correctly
replace the expression. "The impregnable and unconquerable"
(a) Intermediate
(b) Immediate
(c) Important
(d) Invincible
Ans: d
Q81. From the given options, select the one word which can correctly
replace the expression. "To greet, welcome and honour"
(a) Hamper
(b) Dumper
(c) Bumper
(d) Hail
Ans: d

Q82. Match List I with List II

List I (Word) List II (Meaning)
A. Bibliography I. A self written account of one's life
II. An account of someone's life written by
B. Seismography
someone
III. A list of all the sources used in the process of
C. Biography
research
D. IV. Scientific measuring and recording of
Autobiography vibrations of earthquake

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(b) A-III, B- I, C-II, D-IV
(c) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(d) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Ans: c
Q83. Match list I with list II
List I (Word) List II (Meaning)

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A. Hobble I. Walk slowly and steadily
B. Stride II. Walk unsteadily or with difficulty
C. Trample III. Walk purposefully with long steps
D. Tread IV. Walk so as to crush something under foot

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(b) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(c) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
(d) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Ans: c
Q84. Match list I with list II
List I (Word) List II (Meaning)
A. Critic I. State of being calm and peaceful
B. Documentary II. Living or occurring at the same time
C. Contemporary III. A person engaged in the interpretation of art
D. Serenity IV. A film about real people events or issues

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(b) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(c) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(d) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
Ans: b,d
Q85. Match list I with list II
List I (Word) List II Meaning)
A. Restrict I. To put a limit
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C. Refrain III. Dismiss as inadequate
D. Reject IV. Stop oneself from doing something

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-II, B- I, C-IV, D-III
(b) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(c) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
(d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
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Reading comprehension |08
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions :
Stammering is a habit disorder linked with lack of self-confidence. Basically,
for a child to understand a language, there are four stages. The first is learning
to understand the spoken language and the second is speaking. Both of these
usually develop around the age of two.
The third stage is speaking complex sentences, which develops at around 3 rd
and 4 th is when the child recognises the written alphabet. In 80% of children
while the 3rd and 4 th stage are at play, the first two get disturbed because
something new is being incorporated in the mind.
This is absolutely normal. But what over cautious mothers do is fret a lot and
the child develops a fear which later manifests itself as stammering. In fact,
most text books on stammering state in bold that "Had there not been any over
cautious mothers, hardly any one would have suffered from stammering.
Q1 " Fluency can be incorporated in the speech of such patients though
hypnosis Stammering is caused because of
(a) Physical disorder
(b) Mental disorder
(c) Lack of self confidence
(d) Lack of patience
Ans: c
Q2. The second stage of a child's understanding of the language is :
(a) speaking
(b) writing
(c) listening
(d) reading
Ans: a
Q3. are basically the reason for developing a fear in the child's mind.
(a) Parents
(b) Over cautious mothers
(c) Fathers
(d) Uncles
Ans: b
Q4. Fluency in such patients can be incorporated in their speech thorough :
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(c) punishment
(d) symbiosis
Ans: a
Q5. By the time the child becomes two years old he/she can.
(a) speak complex sentences
(b) only understand foreign languages
(c) understand and speak simple language
(d) write the alphabets
Ans: c

Q6. Match Part - A with Part - B.

Part - A Part - B
(A) Stammering is a (I) only understand foreign
languages
(B) For a child to develop language (II) There are four stages
skills
(C) The third stage in language (III) Is the ability to speak complex
learning sentences
(D) While progressing with (IV) It is natural to forget early
language learnings learning

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
(d) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Ans: a
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions :
Maharana Pratap ruled over Mewar only for 25 years. However, he
accomplished so much grandeur during his reign that his glory surpassed the
boundaries of countries and time turning him into an immortal personality. He
along with his kingdom became a synonym for valour sacrifice and patriotism.
Mewar had been a leading Rajput kingdom even before Maharana Pratap
occupied the throne. Kings of Mewar, with the cooperation of their nobles and
subjects, had established such traditions in the kingdom, as augmented their
magnificence despite the hurdles of having a smaller area under their command
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kingdom seemed sliding down. Their flag once again heaved high in the sky
thanks to the gallantry and brilliance of the people of Mewar.
The destiny of Mewar was good in the sense that barring a few kings, most of
the rulers were competent and patriotic. This glorious tradition of the kingdom
almost continued for 1,500 years since its establishment, right from the reign of
Bappa Rawal. In fact only 60 years before Maharana Pratap, Rana Sanga drove
the kingdom to the pinnacle of fame. His reputation went beyond Rajasthan and
reached Delhi. Two generations before him, Rana Kumbha had given a new
stature to the kingdom though victories and developmental work. During his
reign, literature and art also progressed extraordinarily. Rana himself was
inclined towards writing and his works are read with reverence even today. The
ambience of his kingdom was conducive to the creation of high quality work of
art and literature. These accomplishments were the outcome of a long standing
tradition sustained by several generations.
Q7. Maharana Pratap became immortal because:
(a) he ruled Mewar for 25 years
(b) he added a lot of grandeur to Mewar
(c) he ordered the scholars to write books on his victories
(d) he won many wars
Ans: b

Q8. During thorny occasions

(a) the flag of Mewar seemed to slide down
(b) the flag of Mewar was hoisted high
(c) the people of Mewar showed cowardice
(d) most of the rulers heaved a sigh of relief
Ans: a
Q9. Under the reign of the kingdom of Mewar rose to the heights of glory.
(a) Rana Sanga
(b) Bappa Rawal
(c) Maharana Pratap
(d) Rana Kumbha
Ans: a
Q10. Which of the following statements is not true?
(a) Mawar was a leading kingdom even before Maharana Pratap
(b) The people of Mewar were aggressive and cruel
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(d) People of Mewar were gallant and brave
Ans: b
Q11. Who is the earliest king of Mewar mentioned in the passage?
(a) Rana Sanga
(b) Maharana Pratap
(c) Bappa Rawal
(d) Rana Kumbha
Ans: c
Q12. Match Part - A with Part - B.

Part - A Part – B
(A) Maharana Pratap (I) Ruler of Mewar
(B) Mewar (II) A leading Rajput Kingdom
(C) Reputation of Mewar (III) Reached Delhi
(D) Ambience of Mewar (IV) Was creative and congenital

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(c) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
(d) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
Ans: a

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions:

An interesting book, a good cup of coffee and the hours can go by. We are not
talking about the cafes in Hyderabad where, in the off-peak hours, you are
likely to find someone poring over a book or working on a laptop. Think of cafe'
attached to a bookstore that can transform into an add on for the exchange of
ideas, reading recommendations or playing a board game. Qahveh Khaneh, the
compact cafe at the entrance of Akshara Books in Journalists Colony, Jubilee
Hills, Hyderabad, is built on such a concept.
In the Middle East, Qahveh Khaneh refers to coffee houses where people
socialise, exchange news and read. Abhilasha Atluri, the entrepreneur behind
Hyderbad's Qahveh Khaneh, might have borrowed a Middle-Eastern name for
her venture but she mooted the idea of starting a cafe attached to Akshara Books
on returning from her college stint in the United States, where she saw Barnes
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Akshara is among the last few independent bookstores in the city. The store, set
up in the 1990s, has changed a few addresses before it moved to its current
location eight years ago. In its early years, Akshara set a precedent by hosting
visiting authors in interactive sessions with readers. With the opening of
Qahveh Khaneh in January 2022, the store has revived the hosting small events,
calling the 'Guftagoos at QK.' A few photographs on a mood board of the cafe
documents vignettes of these events. There will be more. The idea is to let the
books take precedence and create an atmosphere where readers interact with
each other and the store personnel rather than making a quick purchase and
moving away.
Q13. Qahveh Khaneh is a
(a) Health Resort
(b) School for the commando's
(c) Yoga School
(d) Cafe
Ans: d
Q14. Qahveh Khaneh refers to coffee houses in
(a) Akshara project
(b) Jubilee Hills
(c) Hyderbad
(d) Middle east
Ans: d

Q15. Akshara is an book store.

(a) optional
(b) independent
(c) artistic
(d) out standing
Ans: b
Q16. When was the store set up ?
(a) 1970 s
(b) 1890 s
(c) 1990 s
(d) 1980 s
Ans: b
Q17. 'Guftagoos at 𝐐𝐊 ' refer to
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(b) Hosting small events
(c) Sponsoring popular ethnic fairs
(d) Leading high altitude treks
Ans: b

Q19. Match Part - A with Part - B.

Part - A Part – B
(A) With an interesting book and (I) had studied in college in the
United States
(B) Adda is where (II) ideas are exchanged
(C) Akshara set a precedent (III) by hosting visiting authors
(D) The character in the passage (IV) good coffee, hours can go by

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
(c) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(d) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Though the U.S. prides itself on being a leader in the world community, a recent
report shows that it lags far behind other industrialised countries in meeting the
needs of its youngest and most vulnerable citizens. The U.S. has a higher infant
mortality rate, a higher proportion of low birth- weight babies, a smaller
proportion of babies immunized against childhood diseases and much higher
rate of adolescent pregnancies.
These findings, described as a 'quiet crisis' requiring immediate and far-
reaching action, appeared in a report prepared by a task force of educators,
doctors, politicians and business people. According to the report, a fourth of the
nation's 12 million infants and toddlers live in poverty. As many as half
confront risk factors that could harm their ability to develop intellectually,
physically and socially. Child immunization too is low, more children are born
into poverty, more are in substandard care while their parents work and more
are being raised by single parents. When taken together, these and other risk
factors can lead to educational and health problems that are much harder and
more costly to reverse. The crisis begins in the womb with unplanned
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natal care. In the U.S., 80% of teenage pregnancies and 56% of all pregnancies
are unplanned. The problems continue after birth when unplanned pregnancies
and unstable partnerships often go hand in hand. Since 1950 , the number of
single parent families has nearly tripled. More than 25 percent of all births today
are to unmarried mothers. As the number of single parent families grow and
more women enter the work parents.
Most disturbingly, recent statistics show that American parents are increasingly
neglecting or abusing their children. In only four years, 1987-1991, the number
of children in foster care increased by over 50 percent. Babies under the age of
one are the fastest growing category of children entering foster care. The crisis
affects children under the age of three most severely, the report says. Yet, it is
this period from infancy through pre-school years that sets the stage for a child's
future.

Q20. The main focus of the passage is on the plight of

(a) Orphaned children
(b) Low birth-weight babies
(c) Working mothers
(d) U.S. foreign policy
Ans: b

Q21. Children falling in which age group are most severely affected by the
"quiet crisis"?
(a) Below 3 years
(b) Below 10 years
(c) Between 2 and 8 years
(d) Between 1 and 3 months
Ans: a

Q22. Which of the following does not constitute the "quiet crisis" in the U.S
as per the task force report?
(a) Lower proportion of new born babies with normal weight
(b) Higher incidence of adolescent girls becoming mothers
(c) Lower rate of babies surviving childhood diseases
(d) Increasing cases of teenage couples getting enrolled in Universities
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Q23. Which of the following statements is not true with reference to the
passage?
(a) The number of single parent families today is approximately three times
more than four decades ago.
(b) The number of children in the US entering foster care has decreased after
1991.
(c) In the US, the number of infants living in poverty is about 3 million.
(d) About 6 Million children in the U.S are likely to develop educational and
health problems.
Ans: b

Q24. An increasing number of infants in the US are in foster care on

account of...
(a) An increasing number of single parent families with the female member
working
(b) An increasing number of employed couples who are required to stay apart
and travel abroad
(c) An increasing number of parents who lack awareness about body care,
school education and banking
(d) An increasing number of parents who are irresponsible, angry and moody
Ans: a

Q25. Match List I with List II:

List I List II
I. on being a leader in the world
A. The U.S. prides itself
community
B. The "quiet-crisis" requiring II. pregnancies are less likely to
seek pre-natal care
C. Women with unplanned III. immediate action
D. The period from infancy through
IV. sets the stage for a child's
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future

(a) A-II , B-III ,C-IV, D-I

(b) A-IV , B-I , C-II, D-III
(c) A-III , B-IV, C-II ,D-I
(d) A-I , B-III , C-II , D-IV
Ans: d

Passage:
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
If I had been asked in my early youth whether I preferred to have dealings only
with men or only with books, my answer would certainly have been in favour of
books. In later years this has become less and less. Not that I have had much
better experiences with men than with books: on the contrary delightful books
even now come my way more often than purely delightful men. But the many
bad experiences with men have nourished the meadow of my life as the noblest
book could not do.

Q26. Which one of the following phrases best bring out the meaning of; 'the
Meadow of my life'?
(a) Life in the hills
(b) Vast enriched life
(c) Dull life in a hostel
(d) Dramatic life of an actor
Ans: b

Q27. The author says that in later years his love of books diminished
because
(a) he did not get many delightful books to read
(b) he had better experiences with men than with books
(c) he had given up the habit of reading books
(d) the bad experiences he had with men were more valuable and enriching than
what the noblest books could give.
Ans: d

Q28. In his early youth, the author

(a) liked to have dealings with books more than with men

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(b) preferred to have dealings only with books
(c) liked to have dealings with only men rather than with books
(d) liked to have dealings equally with men, books and with cinema
Ans: b

Q29. Choose the option which is correct according to the passage.

(a) The author is an automobile engineer
(b) The author loves to travel across the world
(c) The author plans to build a house in a meadow
(d) The author is very fond of books
Ans: d

Q30. Match List wth List II

List I List II
I. I had been asked whether I liked dealing
A. If in my early youth
with men or books..
B. I have had much
II. experiences with books
better
C. Delightful books III. even now come my way
D. Bad experiences
IV. have nourished the meadow of my life
with men

(a) A-II , B-I , C-III , D-IV

(b) A-I , B-II , C-III , D-IV
(c) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
(d) A-III , B-I , C-II , D-IV
Ans: b

Q31. From the given options choose the one which is correct according to
the passage.
(a) Bad experiences with men were more valuable than the noblest of books for
the author
(b) The bad men ploughed the meadow in which the author lived
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(d) Books were never liked by the author
Ans: a

Read the passage to answer the questions that follow

The sudden crack of a breaking branch in the distance interrupts the nightly
symphony of cicadas and crickets in rural Thailand. Some might think it was a
strong gust of wind, or may be a squirrel or a bird, but I know what's coming. I
hear people howling, yelling and clapping before the explosions of several
firecrackers echo through the night. We are in a conflict zone, and amidst an
invasion.
Branches break, crack and snap as they crash through the forest retreating from
the explosions. The forest is silent. I hold my breath, feel for the button on my
headlamp, and illuminate the forest edge. I'm not met with a criminal, an
intruder, or "the enemy" but a herd of Asian elephants. This is human-elephant
conflict (HEC). There are no winners, only losers, and both sides suffer
similarly and equally because of it.
In the Thai regions where I work, elephants push down "permanent" barriers,
drag logs onto the electric fences to cross without getting shocked, change their
routes to avoid passing through sensored alarms, and slowly fill deep trenches
with dirt, then work together to cross, leaving no member of the herd behind.
While barriers and obstacles may be effective initially, they do not address the
reason why the elephants are venturing into human-dominated landscapes in the
first place. As HEC hotspots rise in Thailand, sustainable solutions that benefit
both human and elephants are urgently needed.
Our team is investigating whether planting alternative crops can minimize the
economic impact from crop depredation. Many might think farmers would
sooner wish the elephants were gone than accept having to change their own
practices and behavior, but this community is driven by a shared vision of
coexistence between the humans and the elephants.
I can't imagine a world without elephants-an internationally admired symbol of
strength, wealth and wisdom. A life without elephants does not mean these
remarkable creatures would disappear from Asia's lush forests and Africa's vast
savannas. Elephants are everywhere, from national flags to souvenir stands,
corporate logos to cartoon characters, religious scriptures to the heart of every
young student and volunteer who has told me that elephants are their favourite
animal. Somehow, losing elephants means losing something bigger than the
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rather dedicate my life, than hearing the nightly symphony, uninterrupted by
explosions, feeling peace throughout a former conflict zone, and seeing
humanelephant conflict become human-elephant coexistence.

Q33. Which of these options suggests the best title for the passage?
(a) Life without Farmers
(b) Human-animal mutation plan
(c) Human-wildlife Ballad
(d) From conflict to co-existence
Ans: d

Q34. 'We are in a conflict zone amidst an invasion of

(a) Crickets and cicadas
(b) Wild elephants
(c) Poachers
(d) Farmers
Drop

Q35. How does the author know what is coming?

(a) He is well-aware of human behavior.
(b) He knows that this place is a human-elephant conflict zone.
(c) He had often watched films on war and crime.
(d) He knows that there are a lot of birds in this part of the forest.
Ans: b
Q36. Why are the people howling and bursting crackers in the forest?
(a) They are celebrating a folk tradition
(b) They are performing an Oecult ritual.
(c) They are trying to scare the animals away.
(d) They are relaxing after a busy day at work
Ans: c

Q37. 'As the HEC hotspots rise, sustainable solution that benefit both
human existence and elephant population are urgently needed.' Which of
these would be a sustainable solution in this respect?
(a) Installing barriers
(b) Controlling the animal population
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(d) Enforcing strict punishment for poachers
Ans: c

Q38. Match List I wth List II

List I List II
I. are elephants A. The conflict is
II. between man and animals B. The animals discussed here
III. is about man and elephants C. Shared vision of co existence
IV. a forest ranger D. faith and trust
(a) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
(b) A-I, B-IV, C-III , D-II
(c) A-I, B-III , C-II , D-IV
(d) A-III , B-IV, C-II , D-I
Ans: a

Read the given passage and answer the questions.

When plastic waste is burnt, a complex weave of toxic chemicals is released.
Breaking down Poly Vinyl Chloride, (PVC) is used for packaging, toys and
coating electrical wires. It produces dioxin, an organ chlorine which belongs to
the family of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). A recent Dioxin Assessment
Report brought out by the United States Environment Protection Agency
(USEPA) says the risk of getting cancer from dioxin is ten times higher than
reported by the agency in 1994. Yet the Delhi government is giving the green
signal to a gasification project which will convert garbage into energy without
removing plastic waste. Former minister, the promoter of this project, says this is
not necessary. He claims no air pollution will be caused and that the ash produced
can be used as manure. An earlier waste-to-energy project set-up in Timarpur
failed. The new one, built with Australian assistance, will cost 200 crore. It will
generate 25 megawatts of power and gobble 1,000 tonnes of garbage every day.
"Technologies like gasification are a form of incineration," says the central
coordinator of this Project. Incineration merely transfers hazardous waste from
solid form to air, water and ash. Toxins produced during incineration include
acidic gases, heavy metals as well as dioxins and furans. "The 'manure' will be
hazardous and a problem to dispose."

Q39. What is released when plastics are burnt?

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(a) power and proteins
(b) toxic chemicals
(c) fruits
(d) vegetables
Ans: b

Q40. What is PVC?

(a) Poly nominals
(b) Polyvinyl chloride
(c) Polyamine chloride
(d) Poly electricity
Ans: d

Q41. The full form of USEPA is

(a) United States Protection Ace
(b) United States Environment Agency
(c) United States Environment Protection Agency
(d) United States Environment Protect Age
Ans: c

Q43. The risk of getting cancer from Dioxin is :

(a) four times higher
(b) ten times higher
(c) ten times less
(d) twenty times less

Q44. Technologies like gasification are form of

(a) Curating artifacts
(b) Organic farming
(c) Incineration
(d) Deforestation

Q45. Match List - I with List - II.

List – I Part A List – II Part B

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(A) PVC is used for packaging (I)Toys and coating electrical wire
(B) United states environment (II) Brought out an assessment
protection report agency
(C) Australian assistance (III) 200 crore
(D) Waste-to-energy project set-up (IV) at Timarpur
failed

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D) - (1)
(b) (A)-(1), (B)-(IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(c) (A)-(1), (B)-(II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Read the given passage and answer the questions.

The spiritual training of the boys was a much more difficult matter than their
physical and mental training. I relied little on religious books for the training of
the spirit. Of course, I believed that every student should be acquainted with the
elements of his own religion and have a general knowledge of his own
scriptures and therefore I provided for such knowledge as best I could. But that,
to my mind, was part of the intellectual training. Long before I undertook the
education of the youngsters of Tolstoy Farm, I had realized that the training of
the spirit was a thing by itself. To develop the spirit is to build character and to
enable one to work towards a knowledge of God and self-realization. And I held
that this was an essential part of the training of the young, and that all training
without culture of the spirit was of no use and might be even harmful.
I am familiar with the superstition that self-realization is possible only in the
fourth stage of life, i.e., sannyasa (renunciation). But it is matter of common
knowledge that those who defer preparation for this invaluable experience until
the last stage of life attain not self-realization but old age amounting to a second
and pitiable childhood, living as a burden on this earth. I have a full recollection
that I held these views even whilst I was teaching though I might not then have
expressed them in identical language.

Q46. The passage discusses :

(a) how to attain brain power
(b) spiritual training of boys
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(d) How to develop language skills

Q47. A suitable title for the passage could be :

(a) Spiritual Training of Developing countries
(b) Self realisation and Moksha
(c) Importance of Spiritual Training
(d) Life and character of a Film maker

Q48. Training of the spirit means :

(a) To build character and to enable one to work towards a knowledge of God
and selfrealization.
(b) Being acquainted with the latest version of T-20 cricket
(c) Memorising and reciting hymns
(d) Studying only the religious books

Q49. Self - realisation is possible :

(a) at the fourth stage of life
(b) while preparing the youth
(c) After retirement only
(d) At old age

Q50. According to the author, which one of the following statements is

true?
(a) Spiritual training is as difficult as physical and mental training
(b) Mental and physical training is easier than the spiritual training
(c) Mental and physical trainings are as equally difficult as the spiritual training
(d) Spiritual training has no wisdom as does the mental and physical training

Q51. Match List - I with List - II.

List – I Part - A List – II Part - B

(A) Spiritual Training (1) was much more difficult than
physical training
(B) The narrator relied on religious (II) for the training of the spirit
books
(C) Youngsters were educated at (III) Tolstoy Farm
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A)-(1), (B)-(II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A)-(II), (B) (IV), (C) - (I), (D) (III)
(c) (A)-(IV), (B)-(1), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(d) (A)-(III), (B) (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

Read the given passage and answer the question that follow :
Everyone's first job is special. There are a couple of reasons for this: experience
is burned in one's memory, it gives you the practice needed to fulfil other
positions, and it teaches you about the value of money. Of course we do jobs
around the house when we are young, like cleaning dishes, vacuuming, and
doing laundry, but working for others for money gives off a different feeling.
When I was about sixteen yeas old, I wanted to buy albums of my favourite
bands, but I did not have any money. My parents were not the type of people to
give money to me out of nowhere, or even for work done at home. I had to find
work in order to purchase the music I wanted.
So, I enquired as to who could give me work around town. I lived in the town of
Wood Way, which was relatively small, with no street lights, and hardly any
population. I went to the oldest person I knew in my neighbourhood, Mrs.
Hudson. She was over eighty years old, and could not tend her garden anymore.
She had flowers, a grass lawn, and some tomato plants. I knocked on her door,
building up enough courage to ask her for work. She answered that indeed she
needed help in her garden. She did not discuss the amount of money, I would
get for the work.
The first job supplies you with the value of money, as sweat turned into cash is
something no one can take away from you.
Q52. In the sentence 'it gives you the practice needed' the word 'practice
most closely means:
(a) training
(b) an outing
(c) confidence
(d) freedom

Q53. The narrator was unable to buy albums at 16 years of age because :
(a) He was not permitted to buy anything
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(c) he could not afford to buy it
(d) the albums of his favourite bands were sold out.

Q54. The narrator had to look for to purchase the music album he/she
wanted.
(a) paid work
(b) un rewarded work
(c) weekend work
(d) voluntary work

Q55. The narrator feels that the first job is important for :
(a) Everyone
(b) Only the successful people
(c) The Brilliant students
(d) Only the house wives

Q56. Match List - I with List - II.

List - I Part A List - II Part B
(A) The first job is special for all (I) about who could give him a job
(B)The narrator once did not have (II) to buy music albums
money
(C) The narrator inquired (III) as the experience is burnt in
ones memory
(C) The narrator inquired (IV) over 80 years old
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
(b) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
(c) (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
(d) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

Q57. The narrator wanted to buy albums :

(a) from his favourite band
(b) from His neighbour Mrs. Hudson
(c) from his school head-master
(d) from the most popular Grammy award winner ever

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"Let us laugh "says, W. Mathews, "it is the cheapest luxury man enjoys. It stirs
up the blood, expands the chest, clears away the cobwebs from the brain and
gives the whole system a healthy treatment." So is it not nice to laugh a lot? It is
said, "Laughter is the best medicine." For those who dislike medicine, sweet or
bitter, a good joke that provokes laughter is prescribed. It is nice to have a good
laugh but a "guffaw" may sometimes lock one's jaws and so it is suggested that
those who enjoy a loud guffaw to go slow and subside into a gurgle. But the
best thing is, as done in Hon'ble courts before Hon'ble Judges to, just titter. And
finally, I feel that I should smile, laugh heartily (without the predicament of
lockjaws) and be able to enjoy all jokes including ones directed at myself. But
never making a laughing stock of myself in the process.
Happiness is a state of mind and the feelings expressed when things are going
great. It is what we feel when we get our first car, buy a new house or graduate
with the best grades. Happiness should be distinguished from joy. When joy is a
constant state of mind, happiness depends on events in our lives. The opposite
of happiness is sadness which is a state of negativity in our mindset. When we
remain sad for an extended period of time it can lead to depression. To avoid
this state of mind, we must always remind ourselves of happenings in our lives
that made us happy.
Though life throws countless challenges at us on a daily basis, if we drown in
those challenges we would definitely become depressed. It is important that we
find positive things in our daily lives to get excited about and feel the happiness.
Let us remember the wise saying. "He is not laughed at who laughs at himself
first."
Though life throws countless challenges at us on a daily basis, if we drown in
those challenges we would definitely become depressed. It is important that we
find positive things in our daily lives to get excited about and feel the happiness.
Let us remember the wise saying. "He is not laughed at who laughs at himself
first."
Q58. Choose an option that exemplifies the passage :
(a) Laughter is expensive
(b) Laughter is cheaper than a car
(c) Laughter is the cheapest luxury
(d) Poor can laugh at themselves
Ans: c

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LIST I LIST II
A. A good joke I. prescribes laughter
B. W. Mathews II. even if directed at oneself
C. Happiness III. is in the mind
D. Enjoy jokes IV. acts like medicine
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
(b) (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
(c) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
Ans: a

Q60. I would never make laughing stock of myself according to the author
means :
(A) I will not allow others to make fun of me
(B) I will not be negative
(C) I will not quarrel with those who laugh
(D) I will feel the happiness
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: a

Q61. An apt title for the passage is :

(A) Punishment and Law
(B) Gurgling brook
(C) Laughter is like medicine
(D) Laughter should be avoided by animals
(E) Bad jokes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) and (A) only
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(d) (E) and (D) only
Ans: c

Q62. 'Laughter is the best medicine' is :

(A) Idiomatic
(B) Name of a movie
(C) Name of a famous novel by W. Mathews
(D) Name of a holy book
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (C)
(b) (B)
(c) (D)
(d) (A)
Ans: d

Q63. 'Laughter' according to W. Mathews is good for those who :

(A) Like to travel
(B) Dislike medicines
(C) Fly abroad
(D) are not joyful
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) and (A) only
Ans: b

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question :

Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. When areas in and around Leh
began to experience water shortage, life didn't't grind to a halt. Why? Because
Chewang Norphel a retired Civil Engineer in the Jammu and Kashmir
government came up with the idea of artificial glaciers.
Ladakh, a cold desert at an altitude of 3,000 − 3,500 metres above sea level has
a low average annual rainfall rate of 50 mm. Glaciers have always been the
only source of water. Agriculture here is completely dependent on glacier melt
unlike the rest of river/monsoon-fed India. But over the years with increasing
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resulting in severe shortage and drought situations. Given the severe winter
conditions, the window for farming is usually limited to one harvest season.
Fondly called the "glacier man" Mr. Norphel has designed over 15 artificial
glacier in and around Leh since 1987. In recognition of his pioneering effort he
was conferred the Padma Shri by the President of India in 2015.
There are few basic steps followed in creating an artificial glacier. A River or a
stream of water at a higher altitude is diverted to a shaded area of the hill, facing
north, where the winter sun is blocked by a ridge or a mountain range. At the
start of winter around winter sun is blocked by a ridge or a mountain range. At
the start of winter around November, the diverted water is made to flow onto
the sloping hill face through distribution channels. Stone embankments are built
at regular intervals which impede the flow of water, making shallow pools that
freeze, forming a cascade of ice along the slope. Ice formation continues for 3-4
months resulting in a large accumulation of ice which is referred to as an
"artificial glacier".
Q64. Chewang Norphel was
(a) Next to Hillary
(b) a Civil Engineer
(c) Known as Tenzing
(d) fondly called 'Leh Man'
Ans: b

Q65. Fill in the blank to make a meaningful sentence. Shallow pools that
freeze for 3-4 months are called
(a) Glaciers
(b) Artificial Glaciers
(c) Lakes
(d) Highways
Ans: b

Q66. The "PADMASHREE" was bestowed on Chewang Norphel in

(A) 2015
(B) 2005
(C) 1845
(D) 2017
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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(b) (B) only
(c) (D) only
(d) (C) only
Ans: a
Q67. From the options given below, Choose the most appropriate one to
complete the sentence.
Glaciers are extremely important for Ladakh as
(A) Climate is hot
(B) Weather is Erratic
(C) Average rainfall of 50 mm only
(D) Snow fall is scanty
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: c
Q68. Match List - I with List - II
LIST I LIST II
A. Leh I. is a cold desert
B. Ladakh II. is at an altitude of 3500 metres
C. Norphel III. created an artificial glacier
D. Stone embankments IV. slow down the flow of water

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(c) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
(d) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
Ans: a

Q69. Fill in the blank by choosing the right option from the given list to
form a meaningful sentence.
Glaciers are significant as they
(a)provide minerals
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(d) help to win rewards
Ans: c

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions :

One day we had an opportunity to spend some time at the Lotus Temple in
Delhi. In fact, these days, the Lotus Temple has evoked quite a strong response
as an architectural symbol. Its simple and pure architectural beauty makes it
stand apart from other modern works of art. The Taj Mahal at Agra has a grand
style and is, no doubt, one of the seven wonders of the world but the serenity
which prevails in the Prayer Hall, the perfect cleanliness and well-organised
arrangements in the Lotus Temple are a sight rare enough. Not only this, but the
spectrum of Multi-coloured water around the temple and the lotus petals
representing different countries unitedly wear a dream-like quality. May this
dream of solidarity, this serene symbol-come true in real life also as it remains
beautifully designed and carved in marble.

Q70. What differentiates the Lotus temple from the Taj Mahal?
(a) A healthier life-style can make a positive difference in one's life
(b) Taking challenges as opportunities can help a person grow
(c) Learning to cry upon the things that can be changed can make a person
perfect
(d) Talking and laughing about problems with friends can help reduce stress
DROP

Q71. What do the petals of the famous Lotus Temple represent?

(a) (D) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (A) only

Q72. Match List - I with List - II :

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) Sunshine
(b) Yoga mats
(c) shopping bags
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Q73. From the given options, choose the one which is correct according to
the passage:
(a) (D) and (A) only
(b) (B) and (D) only
(c) (A) and (𝐶) only
(d) (C) and (B) only

Q74. From the given options, choose the one which is correct according to
the passage:
(a) How to organize a college picnic
(b) How to manage his kitchen
(c) Make some changes in his life-style
(d) Understand the principle of non-cooperation movement

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question.

"Let us laugh," says, W. Mathews, "it is the cheapest luxury man enjoys. It stirs
up the blood, expands the chest, clears away the cobwebs from the brain and
gives the whole system a healthy treatment." So is it not nice to laugh a lot? It is
said, "Laughter is the best medicine." For those who dislike medicine, sweet or
bitter, a good joke that provokes laughter is prescribed. It is nice to have a good
laugh but a "guffaw" may sometimes lock one's jaws and so it is suggested that
those who enjoy a loud guffaw to go slow and subside into a gurgle. But the
best thing is, as done in Hon'ble courts before Hon'ble Judges is to, just titter.
And finally, I feel that I should smile, laugh heartily (without the predicament
of lockjaws) and be able to enjoy all jokes including ones directed at myself.
But never making a laughing stock of myself in the process.
Happiness is a state of mind and the feelings expressed when things are going
great. It is what we feel when we get our first car, buy a new house or graduate
with the best grades. Happiness should be distinguished from joy. When joy is a
constant state of mind, happiness depends on events in our lives. The opposite
of happiness is sadness which is a state of negativity in our mindset. When we
remain sad for an extended period of time it can lead to depression. To avoid
this state of mind, we must always remind ourselves of happenings in our lives
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Though life throws countless challenges at us on a daily basis, if we drown in
those challenges we would definitely become depressed. It is important that we
find positive things in our daily lives to get excited about and feel the happiness.
Let us remember the wise saying, "He is not laughed at who laughs at himself
first."
Q75. It is said that, 'laughter is the best medicine'.
Choose the option from the list given below that is true to the passage :
(a) Laughter always comes for a price
(b) Laughter is much cheaper than an aeroplane
(c) Laughter is the cheapest luxury man enjoys
(d) Only the poor are able to laugh
Ans: c
Q76. Match List - I with List - II.
Part A Part B
(A) For those who dislike (I) say's 'Let us laugh'
medicine
(B) W. Mathews (II) may some times lock one's jaws
(C) Happiness (III) is a state of mind
(D) A "guffaw" (IV) a good joke invoking laughter is
prescribed
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A)-(IV), (B)-(1), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
(b) (A)-(1), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D) - (II)
(c) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C) - (I), (D) -(IV)
(d) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
Ans: a

Q77. The writer says that, he would never make a laughing stock of
himself. This means, he...
(A) should not allow others to ridicule and make fun of him
(B) should not disrespect others
(C) should quarrel with those who laugh aloud
(D) should go on a pilgrimage
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
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(d) (D) only
Ans: b
Q78. Which according to you is the best title for the passage:
(A) Crime and punishment
(B) Guffaw, guffaw, guffaw
(C) Laughter is the best medicine
(D) Laughter should be avoided by Camels
(E) Locked Jaws and bad teeth
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) and (A) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (E) and (D) only
Ans: a

Q79. 'He is not laughed at who laughs at himself first' :

This according to you is :
(A) Idiomatic
(B) Name of a Hollywood cinema
(C) Name of a club
(D) Name of a scripture
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (C)
(b) (B)
(c) (D)
(d) (A)
Ans: b

Q80. The writer feels that 'laughter' is to be prescribed to those who:

(A) Like to explore 'new games'
(B) Dislike medicines
(C) Fly aeroplanes
(D) Junior school students
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
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(d) (D) and (A) only
Ans: c

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question.

Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. When areas in and around Leh
began to experience water shortages, life didn't grind to a halt. Why? Because
Chewang Norphel a retired Civil Engineer in the Jammu and Kashmir
government came up with the idea of artificial glaciers.
Ladakh, a cold desert at an altitude of 3,000-3,500 metres above sea level has a
low average annual rainfall rate of 50 mm. Glaciers have always been the only
source of water. Agriculture here is completely dependent on glacier melt unlike
the rest of river/ monsoon-fed India. But over the years with increasing effects
of climate change, rainfall and snowfall patterns have been changing, resulting
in severe shortage and drought situations. Given the severe winter conditions,
the window for farming is usually limited to one harvest season.
Fondly called the "glacier man" Mr. Norphel has designed over 15 artificial
glaciers in and around Leh since 1987. In recognition of his pioneering effort he
was conferred the Padma Shri by the President of India in 2015.
There are few basic steps followed in creating an artificial glacier. A River or a
stream of water at a higher altitude is diverted to a shaded area of the hill, facing
north, where the winter sun is blocked by a ridge or a mountain range. At the
start of winter around November, the diverted water is made to flow onto the
sloping hill face through distribution channels. Stone embankments are built at
regular intervals which impede the flow of water, making shallow pools that
freeze, forming a cascade of ice along the slope. Ice formation continues for 3-4
months resulting in a large accumulation of ice which is referred to as an
"artificial glacier ".
Q81. Who was called the Glacier Man ?
(a) Edmund Hillary
(b) Chewang Norphel
(c) Chewang Tenzing
(d) Norphel Tenzing
Ans: c

Q82. In Ladakh, a retired Civil Engineer came up with the idea of to

overcome the water crisis.
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(b) artificial glaciers
(c) artificial dams
(d) division of highways
Ans: c

Q83. Fill in the blank with the correct option to make a meaningful
sentence. The glacier man was awarded the "PADMASHREE" in
(a)2015
(b) 2005
(c) 1845
(d) 2017
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (D) only
(d) (C) only
Ans: a

Q84. From the options given below, choose the most appropriate one to
complete the sentence "Glaciers are the only source of water in Ladakh
because of":
(A) Very hot climate
(B) Erratic Rainfall
(C) Low annual rainfall
(D) Heavy snow fall
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: d

Q85. Match List - I with List - II.

PART A PART B
(A) Necessity is (I) the mother of invention is a cold
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(B) Ladakh at an altitude of 3,000 (II) Is a cold desert
3,500 metres
(C) Mr. Norphel has (III) designed over 15 artificial
glaciers
(D) Stone embankments (IV) impede the flow of water
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) − (IV), (B) − (III), (C) − (II), (D) − (I)
(c) (A) − (II), (B) − (IV), (C) − (I), (D) − (III)
(d) (A) − (III), (B) − (I), (C) − (IV), (D) − (II)
Ans: c
Q86. Fill in the blank by choosing the right option from the given list to
form a meaningful sentence.
"Glaciers are significant for irrigation because they
(A) Provide rich mineral
(B) Make the climate suitable for school picnics
(C) Provide water for farming
(D) Boost film-making
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: b

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question.

I recently went to the doctor with an inexplicable stomach pain that had
persisted for several days. After a brief examination, he provided his diagnosis:
"It's probably stress". I have to admit that I was disappointed with the verdict, as
I was hoping that he would find a more concrete cause that could be easily
resolved with the prescription of drugs. Instead, I was going to have to take a
look at my life-style and try to make some changes. I do have a demanding new
boss, and I have recently had a slight disagreement with a sibling, but I hadn't
really considered myself to be stressed about either issue. When I think about it,
I don't really know anybody who doesn't suffer from stress.
We all have problems that can make us feel stressed, but the difference is in
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of our thoughts, feelings, schedule, and the way we deal with problems than
others. Some people are able to remain calm and in control despite the demands
and pressures of everyday life.
I went to talk to a life-style counsellor, who presented me with several
suggestions. Firstly, I could try to take control of my environment by
eliminating unnecessary stresses. Clearly, I wouldn't be able to eradicate my
boss or my brother. However, I could avoid travelling in a crammed train
carriage every morning by getting up 10 minutes earlier. I tried it for a few
days, and surprisingly enough I already felt a lot more in control.
Secondly, I should try to adopt a healthier life-style. We all know that a healthy
diet and regular exercise make us thinner and fitter, but I wasn't aware that they
could also help to eliminate stress. I decided to start with some small changes,
such as cutting out sweets and desserts, and taking the stairs instead of the lift.
Again, I immediately felt that these small changes were making a positive
difference.
Perhaps the most important advice of all was to learn to accept the things that I
couldn't change. I started to think of my challenges as opportunities for personal
growth. I would start to expect less of people and accept that no one is perfect,
least of all myself.
A couple of days ago, I met with my friend Sandra and told her of the changes I
had made to try to conquer my stress. I realised that talking and laughing about
it with Sandra made me feel far better than any of my other actions. May be it's
OK to be stressed as long as there is a friend to share it with.
Q87. Match List - I with List - II.
Part - A Part - B
(A) I recently (I) with the verdict
(B) I was disappointed (II) to a life style counsellor
(C) I went to talk (III) went to a doctor
(D) I met with (IV) my best friend Sandra
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
B ( A ) − (IV), (B) − (II), (C) − (III), (D) − (I)
C (A) − (III), (B) − (IV), (C) − (II), (D) − (I)
D (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
Ans: b
Q88. Which of the following statements is not true?
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(b) Taking challenges as opportunities can help a person grow
(c) Learning to cry upon the things that can be changed can make a person
perfect
(d) Talking and laughing about problems with friends can help reduce stress
Ans: c

Q89. Fill in the blank with the right option from the list given below.
"The "life style" counsellor recommended that the writer should begin to
and were beyond his control.
(A) eliminate pollutions from the city
(B) accept the things which cannot be changed
(C) overcome the fastest runner in town
(D) cut all news items from the newspaper
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (D) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (A) only
Ans: b

Q90. Fill in the blank to make a meaningful sentence. Although everybody

suffers from stress, some people are better at keeping _____in a difficult
situation.
(a) sunshine
(b) Yoga mats
(c) shopping bags
(d) calm
Ans: c

Q91. Select the suggestions which the writers accepted to be in control of

stress :
(A) Making friends with the local medicine shop owner
(B) Getting up 10 minutes earlier
(C) Meeting less number of relatives and friends
(D) Following a healthier routine
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(a) (D) and (A) only
(b) (B) and (D) only
(c) (A) and (C) only
(d) (C) and (B) only
Ans: b

Q92. The doctor diagnosed, "It's probably stress". What did the writer
learn through this ?
(a) How to organize a college picnic
(b) How to manage his kitchen
(c) Make some changes in his life-style
(d) Understand the principle of non-cooperation movement
Passage:
Read the passage given below to answer question number 1 to 6 From the time
we are born, we find ourselves floating in a sea of language. If we could look
back and remember the first few moments of our lives, we would possibly recall
a member of unknown sounds spoken by our near and dear ones. These sounds
slowly and miraculously begin to take on both shape and meaning. Over a
passage of time, we learn to associate the word 'clock' with the object that hangs
on the wall and has two, possibly three hands, while 'cloud' comes to stand for
that white ball of cotton up in the sky. This process of acquiring language is so
natural and organic that we hardly notice when it happens. In fact, by the time
we are adults, we find it difficult to imagine a world without language. We have
become so used to seeing the world through the veil of our mother tongue, that
the world as an 'undivided canvas' that is the world experienced by an infant -
has been wiped out from our memory. In acquiring language, we gain the
convenience of a shared and common vocabulary. However, we lose the holistic
view of the world which is an important aspect of infancy.
(Choose the right answer from the options given below)
Q92. In the passage a word that can replace 'look back and remember' is:
(a) Feelings
(b) Memories
(c) Thoughts
(d) Recall
Ans: d

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because:
(a) We have learned it naturally and organically.
(b) We have found other ways to communicate
(c) Communication has become easier because of mobile phones.
(d) Language is not difficult to learn
Ans: a

Q94. In the passage, the meaning of the word 'acquiring' (a language) is:
(a) teaching (a language)
(b) acquiring (a language)
(c) giving (a language)
(d) talking (a language)
Ans: b

Q95. People usually see the world...:

(a) through the camera of a mobile phor
(b) through the veil of their mother tong
(c) in black and white
(d) differently as they grow older
Ans: b

Q96. From your reading of the passage, which of the following statements
is false?
(a) Humans learn language naturally.
(b) At birth the infants do not understand what the sounds mean.
(c) A holistic view of the world is not an important aspect of infancy
(d) Language especially our mother tongue, helps us make sense of the world
around us.
Ans: c

Q97. In the passage, 'our near and dear ones' refers to:
(a) our environment
(b) our nearby markets
(c) our enemies
(d) none of these
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Passage:
Read the passage given below to answer question number 7 to 12
Bandra - Worli Sea Link: An Engineering Marvel
Bose, Mrityunjay
Science Reporter, March 2010

The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is a marvel of engineering technology and has also
led to considerable easing of traffic in Mumbai.
It is gigantic. It is an engineering marvel and an architectural wonder too. The
first-of-its-kind in India (First bridge to be constructed in open -sea conditions),
the 5.6-km-long, eight-lane, approximately Rs 1,600-crore Bandra-Worli Sea
Link (BWSL), which has now been renamed as the Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link, is an
engineering marvel that aims to ease traffic in Mumbai, India's commercial
capital.
The construction is a miracle on the Arabian Sea that has an imposing presence
on the Western horizon of Mumbai. One can imagine the strength and might of
the bridge given the fact that it weighs nearly 50,000 African elephants and the
length of steel wires used in the project is equivalent to the circumference of the
Earth. And it has made the difference: the distance which earlier took nearly 45
minutes- from Bandra till Worli if one uses the old road-now takes just eight
minutes.
It is for the first time that cable-stay bridges have been attempted on open seas in
India. Coupled with the fact that the aesthetically designed pylons have an
extremely complex geometry and one of the longest spans for concrete deck, the
challenges encountered were indeed formidable. With its cable-stayed towers
soaring gracefully skywards, the bridge was constructed by Hindustan
Construction Co Ltd (HCC), an engineering , construction, infrastructure and
integrated urban development and management giant and designed by UK based
Dar Consultants for Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation
(MSRDC). Today, it has emerged as one of the prominent landmarks of Mumbai
and also a popular tourism destination.

(Choose the right answer from the options given below)

Q98. The author has referred to African elephants and length of cable
equal to the circumference of the earth to show...
(a) the weight of the bridge
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(c) the money spent on the bridge
(d) the location of the bridge
Ans: b
Q99. The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is a marvel of engineering and
technology
This statement means:
(a) The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is to be curated in a museum of antique
collection
(b) Latest engineering and architural techniques have been used in making this
structure
(c) This structure can be used for shopping as well
(d) It is the only sea link in the world
Ans: b

Q100. The professionals who mainly deal with construction of a bridge are
(a) engineers, architects, urban developes
(b) contractors, artists, plumbers
(c) engineers, potters, cartographers
(d) horticulturists, architects, planners
Ans: a

Q101. The BWSL has made the life of Mumbaikars easy because
(a) it is a complex geometric structure
(b) it is an aesthetically pleasing structure
(c) it has increased employment
(d) it has significantly reduced the travelling time from Bandra to Worli
Ans: d

Q102. Pick out the option that correctly lists the features of the BWSL
(a) Clay and brick towers, concrete deck, 8 km long
(b) Towers, copper wires, 5.6 km long
(c) Complex geometry of pylons, 8 lanes, glass floors
(d) First open sea condition bridge in India, 5.6 km long, concrete deck
Ans: d

Q103. Match List I with List II

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A. The Bandra- Worli Sea Link I. is in Mumbai
B. BWSL is now rechristened as II. Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link
C. The bridge was constructed by III. Hindustan Construction Co.
Ltd.
D. The bridge was designed by IV. UK based Dar Consultants

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV,
(b) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I,
(c) A-II, B-I,C-III, D-IV,
(d) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I,
Ans: a
Read the passage given below to answer question number 13 to 18
New scientific evidence blames humans for the extinction of large animals and
highlights the potentiality disastrous consequences for today's global systems.
About 14,000 years ago, large land animals were spread all over the world and
lived on every continent except Antarctica. Scientists had earlier come up with
many explanations to account for the mass extinction of these large organisms,
including climate change, disease and even the impact of an asteroid or a comet.
This discussion has now narrowed down to two main theories: Natural climate
change and human hunting.
About 12,000 years ago, the earth went through a period of warming. Glaciers
melted and 'Ice Age' came to an end. Earlier theories had claimed that this
warming may have been partly responsible for the extinction of Mega Fauna,
which is a term used to describe any animal weighing more than 400 kg. Latest
research, however, points to a human factor: overhunting. Scientists claim that
'human colonisation' was an important factor. The large animals who were
already struggling with climate change became easy targets for human hunters
who killed them for food.
(Choose the right answer from the options given below)
Read the passage given below to answer question number 13 to 18
New scientific evidence blames humans for the extinction of large animals and
highlights the potentiality disastrous consequences for today's global systems.
About 14,000 years ago, large land animals were spread all over the world and
lived on every continent except Antarctica. Scientists had earlier come up with
many explanations to account for the mass extinction of these large organisms,
including climate change, disease and even the impact of an asteroid or a comet.

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This discussion has now narrowed down to two main theories: Natural climate
change and human hunting.
About 12,000 years ago, the earth went through a period of warming. Glaciers
melted and 'Ice Age' came to an end. Earlier theories had claimed that this
warming may have been partly responsible for the extinction of Mega Fauna,
which is a term used to describe any animal weighing more than 400 kg. Latest
research. however. noints to a human factor: overhuntino. Scientists claim that
(Choose the right answer from the options given below)
Q104. Earlier scientists considered climate change to be:
(a) the only reason for the extinction of Mega Fauna.
(b) one of the main reasons for the extinction of Mega Fauna along with disease
and impact with an asteroid.
(c) not important enough to cause the extinction of Mega Fauna.
(d) one of the main reasons for the extinction of Mega Fauna along with human
hunting.
Ans: b
Q105. What characterized the end of the 'Ice Age'?.
(a) Melting of the Glaciers
(b) Harsh rays of the Sun
(c) Natural calamities
(d) Cosmic disturbances
Ans: a

Q106. What does new scientific evidence blame humans for?

(a) Causing only too much air pollution
(b) The extinction of large animals and potentially disastrous consequences for
today's global systems
(c) Saving only animals and not the birds
(d) Not creating enough wildlife sanctuaries
Ans: b

Read the passage given below to answer question number 13 to 18

New scientific evidence blames humans for the extinction of large animals and
highlights the potentiality disastrous consequences for today's global systems.
About 14,000 years ago, large land animals were spread all over the world and
lived on every continent except Antarctica. Scientists had earlier come up with
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including climate change, disease and even the impact of an asteroid or a comet.
This discussion has now narrowed down to two main theories: Natural climate
change and human hunting.
About 12,000 years ago, the earth went through a period of warming. Glaciers
melted and 'Ice Age' came to an end. Earlier theories had claimed that this
warming may have been partly responsible for the extinction of Mega Fauna,
which is a term used to describe any animal weighing more than 400 kg. Latest
research, however, points to a human factor: overhunting. Scientists claim that
'human colonisation' was an important factor. The large animals who were
already struggling with climate change became easy targets for human hunters
who killed them for food.
Q107. Based on your understanding of the passage, which one of the
following statements is not true?
(a) About 14,000 years ago, large animals lived everywhere except Antarctica.
(b) Scientists are constantly researching the reasons for the extinction of large
animals.
(c) Mega Fauna is the term given to describe large animals that weigh over
400kgs.
(d) Even today, scientists do not consider humans responsible for the extinction
of large animals.
Ans: d

Q108. The word closest in meaning to 'potentially' is:

(a) Certainly
(b) Undoubtedly
(c) Unlikely
(d) Possibly
Ans: d

Q109. According to the passage, which of the following human activities

was responsible for the extinction of the large animals?
(a) Building machines
(b) Planting crops
(c) Building houses
(d) Overhunting
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Read the passage carefully and answer the questions :

I was walking home from school one day, an old bag hanging from my
shoulder. It was actually possible to walk the distance in ten minutes. But,
usually it would take me thirty minutes at the very least to reach home. It would
take me from half an hour to an hour to dawdle along, watching all the fun and
games that were going on, all the entertaining novelties and oddities in the
streets, the shops and the bazar.
The performing monkey, the snake kept in its box and displayed from time to
time, the cyclist who had not got off his bike for three days, the spinning
wheels; the Mariyaata temple and the Pongal offerings, the dried fish stall by
the statue of Gandhi; the stall selling sweets and fried snacks, and all the other
shops next to each other, the narikkuravan hunter gypsy with his wild lemur in
cage, selling needles, clay beads and instruments for cleaning out the ears - oh, I
could go on and on.
All these sights taken together would tether my legs and stop me form going
home. Every day I would see people selling sweet and savoury friend snacks,
payasam, halvas boiled tamarind seeds and iced lollies. Gazing at all this, one
day, I came to my street, my bag slung over my shoulder.
At the opposite corner, though, a threshing floor had been set up, and the
landlord watched the proceedings, seated on a piece of sacking spread over a
stone ledge. Our people were hard at work, driving cattle in pairs, round and
round, to tread out the grain from the straw. The animals were muzzled so that
they wouldn't help themselves to the straw. I stood for a while there, watching
the fun.
Just then, an elder of our street came along from the direction of the bazaar. The
manner in which he was walking along made me want to double up. I wanted to
shriek with laughter at the sight of such a big man carrying a small packet in
that fashion. I guessed there was something like vadai or green banana bhajij in
the packet, because the wrapping paper was stained with oil. He came along
holding out the packet by its string, without touching it. The elder went straight
up to the landlord, bowed low and extended the packet towards him, cupping
the hand that held the string with his other hand. The landlord opened the parcel
and began to eat the vadais.
After I reached home, I told my elder brother the story in all its comic detail. I
fell about with laugher at the memory of a big man, and an elder at that making
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me the man wasn't being funny when he carried the package like that. He said
everybody believed that they were upper caste and therefore must not touch us.
If they did, they would be polluted. That's why he had to carry the package by
its string.
Select the correct answer from options given below :
Q110. How much time did the author take to reach home, usually ?
(a) 10 minutes
(b) 20 minutes
(c) 30 minutes
(d) 5 minutes
Ans: c
Q111. What did the author notice on 'her street' ?
(a) food and book stalls
(b) landlord watching the threshing floor
(c) people boxing with each other
(d) animals eating their food
Ans: b
Q112. What amused the author ?
(a) The way the landlord was prenching a sermon
(b) The old man holding the bat and ball
(c) The shocking appearance of the old man
(d) The manner in which the old man was walking
Ans: d
Q113. According to the author, what did the packet contain ?
(a) Chocolates
(b) Vadais
(c) Books
(d) Toolkit
Ans: b
Q114. What opinion do you form of the author from her reaction?
(a) Sensitive
(b) Insensitive
(c) Lazy
(d) Depressed
Ans: a
Q115. Match List - I with List - II.
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(A) I was walking home (I) a threshing floor had been set up
(B) It was actually possible (II) in ten minutes to walk the
distance
(C) At the opposite comer (III) from school
(D) After the narrator reached (IV) she spoke to her elder brother
home
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(b) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Ans: c

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions :

A Majority of Indians prefer to use the internet for accessing banking and other
financial services than shopping online, shows a new survey.
Almost 57% of Indian respondents using the internet prefer to bank online and
use the financial services due to hassle-free access and time saving feature of
online banking according to the survey.
Checking information on products and services online comes a close second at
53% while 50% shop for products online. The fourth on the list-around 42% of
respondents in India surfed online to look for jobs, the survey said. Online
banking has made things much easier for the people and it saves a lot of time,
has eliminated the problems associated with traditional way of banking where
one had to stand in a queue and fill up several forms. Most of the banks in India
have introduced customer-friendly online banking facility with advanced
security features to protect customer against cyber crime.
The easy registration process for net banking has improved customers, access to
several banking products, increased customer loyalty, facilitated money transfer
to any bank across India and has helped banks attract new customers. The
Indian results closely track the global trends as well. Conducted among 19216
people form 24 countries, the survey showed that banking and keeping track of
finances and searching for jobs are the main tasks of internet users around the
globe
Overall, 60% of people surveyed used the web to check their bank account and
other financial assets in the past 90 days, making it the most popular use of the
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showed and 41% went online in search of a job. In terms of country
preferences, almost 90% of respondents in Sweden use e-banking.
Online banking has also caught on in a big way in nations like France, Canada,
Australia, Poland, South Africa, and Belgium, the survey showed. The Germans
and British come on top for using online shopping with 74% of respondents in
both countries having bought something online in the past three months. They
are followed by 68% of respondents in Sweden, 65% in US and 62% in South
Korea.
Select the correct answer from option given below :
Q116. Which of the following is not true in the context of the passage?
(a) Interenet users across the globe are mainly interested in looking for jobs and
keeping track of finances
(b) Germany and Great Britain are the top countries where online shopping is
quite popular
(c) Many people in Sweden use e-banking to maintain their finances
(d) A majority of Indians do not use the internet at all
Ans: d

Q117. How many Indians use the internet to shop online?

(a) 90 − 95%
(b) Less than 50,000
(c) Over 1 crore people
(d) Half of them
Ans: d

Q118. Based on the passage what can be said about the internet in a
nutshell ?
(a) It has made lives easier than before
(b) It has increased cyber crime
(c) It has been hyped for no reason
(d) It is useful only for the rich
Ans: a

Q119. Which of the following can be an appropriate title for the passage?
(a) Internet - the curse
(b) The traditional versus modern ways of shopping
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(d) Internet and cyber crime
Ans: c

Q120. According to the passage, globally, the most popular use of

interment is :
(a) Booking latest hotels
(b) Checking bank accounts and maintaing financial assets
(c) Buying ships and aeroplanes
(d) Finding out about new cinema theaters
Ans: b

Q121. Match List - I with List - II.

List – I List – II
(A) 𝟓𝟕% Indian intemet users (I) prefer to bank online
(B) Most Indian banks have (II) customer friendly online
introduced banking facilities
(C) The easy registration process (III) of net banking has improved
assess to banking products
(D) Banking, keeping track of (IV) are the main tasks of intemet
users finances and job searching
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
(b) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (IV). (B) - (II). (C) - (III). (D) - (I)
Ans: b

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions :

Happy is the man who acquires the habit of reading when he is young. He has
secured a life - long source of pleasure, instruction and inspiration. So long as
he is with his beloved books, he need not feel lonely. He has always a pleasant
occupation of leisure moments, so that he need not feel bored. Ruskin calls
books, "Kings' Treasures" - treasures filled, not with gold and silver, but with
riches much more valuable than these-knowledge, noble thoughts and high
ideals. The blessings which the reading habit confers on its possessor are many,
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pleasure. Some books we read simply for pleasure and amusement. When we
are tired, or the brain is weary with serious study, it is a heal thy recreation to
lose ourselves in some absorbing story written by a master hand. But to read
nothing but books of fiction is like eating nothing but cakes and sweetmeats. As
we need plain wholesome food for the body, so we must have serious reading
for the mind. And here we can choose according to our taste. There are many
noble books on history, biography, philosophy, religion, travel and science
which we ought to read, and which will give us not only pleasure but education
too. We can develop a taste for serious reading, so that in the end, it wil give us
more solid pleasure than even novels and books of fiction. Nor should poetry be
neglected for the best poetry gives us noble thoughts and beautiful imaginings
clothed in lovely and musical language.
Books are the most faithful of friends. Our friends may change, or die; but
books are always patiently waiting to talk to us. They are never cross, peevish
or unwilling to converse as our friends sometimes are. No wonder a reader
becomes a "book lover" Fill in the blank with the correct answer from options
given below :
Q122. The habit of reading books offers many blessings provided
(a) a man reads books for acquiring wealth only
(b) the right kind of books are chosen
(c) book reading is done during summers only
(d) books are read for examination only
Ans: c
Q123. Books are our best friends as they_______
(a) keep us relaxed mentally without weariness
(b) contribute to clearing examination
(c) can be showcased for visitors
(d) change like our friends and neighbors
Ans: a

Q124. Fill in the blank with the correct answer from options given below :
The habit of book reading is highly beneficial if it is done for :
(a) pleasure only
(b) maintaining our physical and intellectual health
(c) hot discussion with politicians
(d) buying new books to give as birthday gifts
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Q125. Fill in the blank with the correct answer from options given below :
In the company of books, a reader enjoys his moments.
(a) unwilling
(b) solid
(c) leisure
(d) hectic
Ans: c

Q126. Fill in the blank with the correct answer from options given below :
Books are a source of______ pleasure
(a) limited
(b) lifelong
(c) serious
(d) after life
Ans: b

Q127. Match Part - A with Part - B.

Part – A Part - B
(A) A man is happy (I) when he develops the habit of reading
(B) A man who loves (II) can never be lonely
books
(C) Books of history, (III) give us both pleasure and education when we
biography,
(D) Man's most (IV) are booksread them philosophy
faithful friends
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
Ans: a

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given in the end.
Online teaching is evidently different from classroom teaching. It may seem
difficult to envision not teaching the way in which you would in your standard
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students with a variety of written texts from existing sources or online course
readings, articles, websites, recordings from trust worthy resources.
Another way to maximise on written content is to point out the significant parts
of your static content. And then later in the video lessons, you could feature
things you need your students to concentrate in a concerted manner. In
asynchronous teaching, quizzes, and other assignments assist students in
connecting with the course content and show off their learning skills. Also
ensure whether the students have understood the written material, give
immediate feedback, or even organize more tests with limited time settings.
A well planned online-teaching module provides social interaction among
students as well as encourages and extends their learning. Prepare questions that
are debatable to urge them to relate new ideas to their own experiences or give
clear guidelines, agendas or the topic with the goal that students know what you
need them to do, and also when, and how. Get into conversation with them on
one-to-one or one-to-many levels every week. This way you can encourage their
co-development of information with more questions, explanations and
understanding.
When you are teaching in a traditional classroom setup, you do a great deal of
things to assist students with the feeling of being loved and cared for. You
welcome them. You show your help in innumerable manners. And when the
physical classroom is not appealing anymore, you do a great deal to improve the
atmosphere and, it increasingly helps in learning. Apply that equivalent rule to
your online classes. A conscious effort to make them more welcoming is
probably going to bring out the best in both you and your students. Make
education more inspiring so that students can prevail with the assistance of
visuals, media, intuitive apparatuses, and learning exercises.

Q128. From the options given below, select the statement that defines
online teaching in the best manner.
(a) It has became an outdated, primitive practice.
(b) It means effective presentation with videos and slideshows for clear
understanding of students.
(c) It is beneficial for doctors only
(d) It is only meant to chat with friends.
Ans: b

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from the options given below,
A teacher can make his/her online teaching very effective by______
(a) video lessons, live discussion and feedback.
(b) interacting with Journalists and engineers.
(c) teaching moral sermon.
(d) arranging educational tours.
Ans: a

Q130. From the following options choose the statement which is not correct
about online teaching.
(a) Giving online assignments helps the students
(b) Students and teachers break computers during online lecture.
(c) It provides scope for innovation.
(d) Planned online teaching gets the best results.
Ans: b

Q131. Choose the correct statement from the options given below to
complete the following sentence.
The major challenges for the success of online teaching in India are.
(a) poor infrastructure and frequent power failures and the economic condition
of the people
(b) All Indian children study abroad
(c) Poor financial benefits for teachers
(d) Stressful relationship between Europe and India
Ans: a

Q132. From the given options, choose the one which is correct according to
the given passage
(a) Online teaching does not require a teacher
(b) Online teaching does not require learners
(c) Online education is only meant for higher education
(d) Online teaching can become very innovative and stimulating and encourages
students to participate and then gain knowledge
Ans: d

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LIST I LIST II
I. solid social interaction among
A. Online teaching is evidently
students
B. Teachers through online II. bring out the best in teachers and
teaching students
C. Planned online teaching
III. different from classroom teaching
provides
D. Conscious efforts that make IV. can give immediate
students feel welcome can
feedback
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(b) A-IV, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(c) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(d) AIII-, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Ans: a

Passage:
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given in the end.
In this jet age, everyone is interested in having an easy life. Thanks to the
advancement in science and technology, these days life has become more easy
and comfortable than earlier with a lot of domestic gadgets as well as
instantaneous food recipes. This has resulted in making people develop a
mindset of having everything immediately without waiting for even a traffic
signal.
A piano teacher described an interesting encounter she had with a young lady
who came to inquire about music lessons. The young lady asked her, "How long
will this course take? I want something that will be quick, fast and easy." When
the amused teacher explained that it would take a lifetime of meticulous practice
to learn music, her face fell and, needless to say, she never came back.
The single most important factor that distinguishes those who succeed in any
venture from those of us who do not is this "instant coffee" attitude. Most of us
want results quickly. Perseverance and patience are forgotten words. We get
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effort and time and want to give it up.
Success, real success and happiness come to those who have a 'bread-making'
attitude. Those who are willing to knead the dough, wait for hours for it to rise
only to punch it down and knead some more then bake it before it is ready to be
eaten. Nothing is instantaneous. Any endeavour- whether in the area of career,
academics, music, sports, relationships, physical fitness or even in spirituality-
its a long arduous journey.
The major problem with these 'instant coffee' solutions is that they are
invariably short-lived. If we stubbornly refuse to give up this search for quick
solutions, all we do is end up in the wrong track. We never gain anything lasting
from them. We actually save time when we stop this futile search and accept the
proven methods of treading the straight and narrow path, however difficult it
may seem initially.

Q134. People's interests and desire to have an easy and comfortable life has
led to....
(a) the latest scientific inventions
(b) expect others to work for them
(c) getting more friends and visitors
(d) none of these
Ans: d

Q135. The major drawback with the 'instant coffee' solutions is that they
are....
(a) short-lived
(b) related to war
(c) source of irritation
(d) outlandish
Ans: a

Q136. The lady never came back to the piano teacher because.......
(a) she was to travel abroad
(b) she thought the teacher was not good and kind
(c) she was keen to learn the piano very quickly
(d) she was eager to learn piano efficiently and with dedication
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Q137. The people with 'bread making' attitude have the following qualities:
A perseverance, impatience, irritation and arrogance
(a) patience, perseverance and 'never give up' attitude
(b) perseverance, pride, prejudice and fear
(c) perseverance, weakness and lazy and indulent
(d) none of these
Ans: b

Q138. Match statements given in List I with those given in List II.
list 𝐈 List II
A. In the jet age everyone with a I. an interesting encounter she had
young lady.
B. A piano teacher described II. distinguishes successful people
from those who do not succeed in
life
C. "Instant coffee" attitude III. hard work for success
D. Every career requires IV. is interested in having an easy
life
Choose the correct answer from the options below:
(a) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
(b) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
(c) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(d) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
Ans: c

Q139. From the options given below, find out a phrase from the above
passage which means 'quick solutions'
(a) we get angry....
(b) single important factor....
(c) advancement in science...
(d) 'instant coffee' attitude
Ans: d
Q140. From the statements given below, select the option highlighting the
trees planted by grandfather around his bungalow
(a) Rosewood, mangoes, oranges, bananas, eucalyptus, jasmine, the persian lilac
and a coconut tree
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(c) creeper vines, limes, mangoes, oranges, potatoes, cedar, jackfruit, ladybirds
and caterpillars
(d) limes, mangoes, oranges, guavas, eucalyptus, jacaranda and the Persian lilac
Ans: d

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below in
the end.
I was never able to get over the feeling that plants and trees loved Grandfather
with as much tenderness as he loved them. I was sitting beside him in the
veranda steps in the morning, when I noticed the tendril of a creeping vine that
was trailing near my feet. As we sat there, in the soft sunshine of a north Indian
winter, I saw that the tendril was moving very slowly away from me and
towards Grandfather. Twenty minutes later it had crossed the veranda and
touched Grandfather's feet.
There is probably a scientific explanation for the plant's behaviour; something
to do with light and warmth- but I like to think that it moved that way simply
because it was fond of Grandfather. He has served many years in the Indian
Forests Service, and so it was natural that he should know and understand trees.
On his retirement from the service, he had built a bungalow on the outskirt of
Dehra, planting trees all round it: limes, mangoes, oranges, guavas, also
eucalyptus, jacaranda and the Persian lilac.
There were other trees in the compound before the house was built, including an
old peepul which had forced its way through the walls of an abandoned
outhouse, knocking the bricks down with its vigorous growth.
Grandmother always wanted the peepul tree cut down, but Grandfather had
said, "Let it be, we can build another outhouse."
Our gardener, Govind, who was a Hindu , was pleased that we had allowed the
tree to live. Peepul trees are sacred to Hindus, and some people believe that
ghosts live in branches of these trees, I never saw any ghosts in our peepul tree.
There are peepul trees all over India and people sometimes leave offerings of
milk and flowers beneath them to keep the spirits happy.
Grandfather was about sixty, a lean active man who still rode his bicycle at
great speed. He had stopped climbing trees a year previously, when he had got
to the top of the jackfruit tree and had been unable to come down again. We had
to fetch a ladder for him. Grandfather bathed quite often but got back into his
gardening clothes immediately after the bath. During meals, ladybirds or
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table cloth, and this always annoyed Grandmother.

Q141. From the statements given below, select the option which describes
that grandfather was still very fit
(a) He himself had planted many trees around his bungalow
(b) He enjoyed watching old films
(c) He rode his bicycle at great speed
(d) He was planning to climb Mt. Everest
Ans: c

Q142. Why did the author feel that the plants loved grandfather with as
much tenderness as he loved them?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(a) He saw the tendril of a creeping vine moving slowly towards grandfather, to
touch grandfather's feet
(b) The creeping vine twined itself around the author's feet.
(c) The creeper grew tall and strong as they sat there, in soft sunshine of a North
Indian winter to get more light and warmth.
(d) He saw the tendril of a creeping vine moving slowly towards a huge
butterfly
Ans: a

Q143. Which of these following statements can you Not infer from the
extract? Select the correct option.
(a) Peepul trees are sacred to Hindus and are worshiped by them
(b) A peepul tree had forced its way through the walls of an abandoned house
(c) All students of humanities believe that ghosts live in the branches of peepul
trees
(d) People leave the offerings of milk and flowers beneath peepul trees
Ans: c

Q144. What is the tone of the speaker in the given sentence? 'Let it be, we
can build another outhouse'.
Choose the correct answer from options given below.
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(c) condenscending and rude
(d) considerate and positive
Ans: d

Q145. Match statements given in List I with those given in List II.
LIST I LIST II
A. The narrator was never able I. Hindu
B. On his retirement the II. about 60 years of age
grandfather
C. The gardener Govind was a III. to get over the feeling that
plants and trees loved grandfather
D. Grandfather was IV. had built his bungalow on the
outskirts of Dehra

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(b) A-III B-IV, C-I, D-II
(c) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(d) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Ans: b

Passage:
Read the following passage and answer questions.
India has never subscribed to the doctrine of militarism and war in her history.
Here war was never treated as an ideal. It was only tolerated as unavoidable and
inevitable and all attempts were made to check it and bring it under control.
Inspite of the frequency of wars in ancient India, inspite of highly developed
military organisation, techniques of wars in ancient India, inspite of highly
developed military organisation, techniques of war and imperialism and inspite
of the open justification of war as national policy, the heart of India loved
pacifism as an ideal capable of realisation. India's symbolic role was that of a
peacemaker and it sincerely pinned its faith on the principle of "Live and let
live". At least philosophically, India's intelligencia supported the cause of peace
not only in national affairs but international affairs also. All the great seers of
yore visualised the unity of life permeating all beings, animate or inanimate,
which ruled out killing and suicidal wars.
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no doubt a question of a controversial nature. Certainly, the great Indian
teachers and savants stuck to this doctrine tenaciously and in their personal life
they translated it into practice and preached it to masses and even to princes of
military classes.
Another culture of those times, the existence of which has been proved by the
excavations of Mohan-jo-Daro, also enunciated the doctrine of pacifism and
friendship to all. Strangely enough the Indus Valley civilisation has revealed no
fortification and very few weapons.
Ahimsa or the doctrine of non-violence in thought, speech and action assumed a
gigantic importance in the Buddhist and Jain period. By a constant practice of
this virtue, man becomes unassailable by even wild beasts who forget their
ferocity the moment they enter the circumference of his magnetic influence. The
monks and nuns of these churches were apostles of peace who reached every
nook and corner of the world and delivered the message of love to war-weary
humanity. The greatest votary was the royal monk Ashoka who in reality was
responsible for transforming Ahimsa as an act of personal virtue to Ahimsa as
an act of national virtue.

Q146. Match List I with List II

List I List II
A. Ahimsa is I. Mohan-jo-Dara
II. was practiced by the great
B. Philosophical pacifism
Indian teachers
C. Excavations have been
III. never subscribes to war
carried out in
D. India IV. a doctrine of non-violence

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(b) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(c) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(d) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
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Q147. Choose the correct answer from options given below.

Principle of 'Live and Let Live' means:
(a) Having an imperialistic attitude
(b) Willing to be led by military leaders
(c) Frequently attacking other nations
(d) Wanting peaceful relations with others; neither interfering nor brooking any
interference.
Ans: d

Q148. Choose the correct answer from options given below.

What did the Aryans preach and practice?
(a) Non-cooperation
(b) Freedom of speech and action
(c) Parliamentary Democracy, as found in India today
(d) Philosophical Pacifism
Ans: d

Q149. Choose the correct answer from options given below.

According to the passage which statement is true.
(a) India does not believe in war
(b) There should be no soldiers in India
(c) India supports the cause of war induced destruction
(d) The world became a single Country
Ans: a

Q150. Choose the correct answer from options given below.

In Mohan-Jo-Daro the notion of peace is supported by:
(a) Practice of toy making
(b) No fortification is found in the ruins of the city
(c) Literature of Indus Valley Civilization does not support war
(d) King Ashoka preached Ahimsa in Mohan-Jo-Daro
Ans: b

Q151. Choose the correct answer from options given below.

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(a) Non-violence had assumed a very important position
(b) Non-violence was not supported by Buddhism
(c) Non violence was never approved by the Jains
(d) Notion of non-violence exists only in modern India
Ans: a

Passage:
Read the following passage and answer Questions.
An environmental issue that concerns us all is the problem of air pollution. We,
the humans, have the choice of what we want to eat, drink, choices for lifestyle
but unfortunately, we don't have the alternative for what we want to inhale-
clean air or polluted one. Everything in the air is inhaled by all living beings in
those surroundings.
Air pollutant refers to substances which are not a part of air composition and are
present in an amount exceeding the normal concentrations. These pollutants can
be either in the form of gas or a particulate matter. These harmful gases are
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ozone and oxides of sulphur and nitrogen.
The common particulate pollutants are the dusts of various inorganic or organic
origins. Although we often talk of the outdoor air pollution caused by industrial
and vehicular exhausts, the indoor pollution may prove to be just as or even
more important cause of health problems.
The composition of air is about 79 percent nitrogen and 21 per cent oxygen and
the other gases forming a very small fraction. One feels suffocated in a closed
environment due to lack of oxygen. Carbon dioxide exhaled out of lungs may
accumulate in a closed and overcrowded place and contribute to feeling
claustrophobic. The conventional way of burning fuel or coal to heat up a room
may also lead to exposure to poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide.
A poorly ventilated house has a vague constellation of symptoms described as
the sick building syndrome. This syndrome is common in big cities with the
small houses, which are generally over furnished. It is characterised by a
general feeling of malaise, headache, dizziness and irritation of mucous
membranes. It may also be accompanied by nausea, itching, aches, pains and
depression. Some of the indoor pollutants concentrations that exceed those of
the outdoors, include gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of
nitrogen and organic substances like spores, formaldehydes, hydrocarbon
aerosols and allergens. The sources are attributed to a variety of construction
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other indoor products.
Q152. Choose the correct answer from options given below to complete the
following sentence.
The passage tells us that we as human being
(a) can choose our food and drinks
(b) are forced to eat straw and dry leaves
(c) are forced to live a life that we do not like
(d) are fortunate to live in polluted air
Ans: a

Q153. Choose the correct answer from options given below to complete the
following sentence.
From the passage it may be concluded that__________
(a) an environment issue that affects all of us is air pollution
(b) air pollution affects only rich people
(c) air pollution affects only politician
(d) there is no air pollution
Ans: b

Q154. Choose the correct answer from options given below to complete the
following sentence.
From the passage it may be concluded that air pollutants are___________
(a) a part of the natural atmosphere
(b) not a part of natural atmosphere
(c) should be ignored completely
(d) should be re-cycled
Ans: b

Q155. Choose the correct answer from options given below to complete the
following sentence.
From the passage it may be concluded that air pollution is___________
(a) a combination of unwanted particulate and gaseous matter
(b) combination of perfumes
(c) combination of drugs
(d) combination of snow and dew
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Q156. Choose the correct answer from options given below to complete the
following sentence.
Sick syndrome is
(a) caused only by water pollution
(b) is common in big cities with small houses
(c) the food that we eat in big cities
(d) is only present in rural areas
Ans: b

Q157. Match List I with List II. Choose the correct answer from the
options given below.
List I List II
A. Our lifestyle I. contribute to indoor pollution
B. Air composition II. conventional fuel
III. The natural elements present in our
C. Burning coal is a
atmosphere
D. Cosmetics too
IV. is what we eat, drink and wear
can

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-II, B-IV, C-1, D-III
(b) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(c) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(d) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Ans: c
Read the following passage and answer Questions.
Cinema has truly played a major role in changing our society. Patriotic movies
make us remember to love our nation. Good comedy movies have treated many
patients through laughter therapy. Adventure movies have given us a sense of
adventure to explore new possibilities. There are many more:
2. In our society, there are many practices and traditions which are based on
ignorance and have posed hurdles in the progress of our society. Rigidity of
caste system, untouchability, dowry system and the purdah system have done
enormous harm to our society. Cinema or films can do a lot to eradicate these
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caste marriages, family planning, eradication of illiteracy, etc. Such themes can
help in the transformation of our society. Cinema can be used as an instrument
to help people get rid of obscurantism and also to guide them along the right
path. It can help in removing ignorance from our society. Not only this, several
much needed social reforms can be introduced and brought about with the help
of the cinema.
3. The cinema exercises a great influence on the minds of the people. It has a
great educative value. It can achieve splendid results in expanding education.
There are certain subjects such as science and geography which can taught be
more effectively with the help of cinema.

Q158. Choose the correct answer from options given below to complete the
following sentence.
Many harmful practices in our society include___________
(a) untouchability
(b) books written during ancient period
(c) sports medicine
(d) nuclear reactors
Ans: a

Q159. Choose the correct answer from options given below to complete the
following sentence.
From the passage we may conclude that
(a) cinema plays an important role in changing society.
(b) cinemas are meant only for young children
(c) cinemas are useless and bogus
(d) no one has explained the value of a good cinema
Ans: a

Q160. Choose the correct answer from options given below to complete the
following sentence.
Film producers have a big responsibility as
(a) film industry is a big foreign exchange earner
(b) the film industry is only an entertainment industry
(c) film makers have to produce formula pictures only
(d) films have a powerful influence on any society
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Q161. Choose the correct answer from options given below.

Which statements is false?
(a) Producers have a responsibility towards society
(b) Film censor should never act in a responsible manner
(c) A film is like a poison
(d) Sometimes a good cinema is powerful than a book
Ans: b, c

Q162. Choose the correct answer from options given below to complete the
following sentence.
From the passage we may conclude that
(a) cinema can easily promote patriotism
(b) cinema can never promote patriotism
(c) patriotism is to be avoided at any cost
(d) no nation, including India needs Patriotism
Ans: a

Q163. Match List I with List II

Part A Part B
I. a great influence on the minds of
A. Change in society
the people
B. Cinema exercises II. can be bought by cinema
C. Harmful social traditions are
III. ignorance
based on
D. Cinema can promote IV. national integration
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(b) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(c) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(d) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
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Passage:
Read the following passage and answer the Questions.
The next most important source of indoor air pollution is allergens. House dust
mites (HDM) are very small insects not visible to the naked eye and the
commonest source of allergy in the house. They are ubiquitous and thrive in a
warm and moist atmosphere. They breed very fast and are very difficult to
eradicate. Modern houses present ample breeding spaces for them in the form of
carpets, curtains, mattresses, pillows, etc.
Exposure to HDM can be prevented by the frequent washing of linen and by
encasing the mattresses and pillows in a non-permeable cover. Pets form an
important part of life for some of us. But they can add plenty of allergens to our
indoor atmosphere. Cats are notorious for doing this. Fine particles from feline
fur can remain stuck to the upholstery and carpets for a long time even after the
removal of the animal and lead to the worsening of asthma and skin allergies.
Fortunately, owning to religious and social customs, cats are not popular pets in
India. Dogs, however, are quite popular and can be as troublesome. Pets should
be kept out of the bedroom and groomed frequently. To remove the fur
particles, one has to use vacuum cleaners as the ordinary broom and mop are
not effective.
Moulds, fungi and several other microorganism thrive in damp condition and
can lead to allergies as well as infection. Humidifiers in the air-conditioning
plants provide an ideal environment for certain types of bacteria and have led to
major outbreaks of pneumonia. It is important to regularly clean the coolers, air-
conditioners and damp areas of the house such as cupboards, lofts, etc., to
minimize this risk.
Toxic gases can also pollute the indoor environment. Biomass fuels (wood, cow
dung, dried plants) and coal, if burned inside, can lead to serve contamination
by carbon monoxide (CO). The poor quality of stoves and other cooking or
heating appliances that cause incomplete combustion of LPG can also lead to
the emission of CO or nitrogen dioxide. Formaldehyde (a gas) can be released
from adhesives that are used for fixing carpets, upholstery and also in making
plywood and particle-board.

Q164. Choose the correct answer from options given below and complete
the following sentence.
From the passage, we can easily state that home dust mites are very
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(a) big insects
(b) are very small but seen with a naked bye
(c) dangerous
(d) are very small and cannot be seen by the naked eye
Ans: d

Q165. After reading the passage, what do you think should be the priority
of the local administration like the village panchayats and the city
municipalities.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(a) Address causes of pollution to protect the local communities
(b) Work with the US of A on global climate action plan
(c) Request the Nordic countries to prevent their lumberjacks from cutting tress
(d) Turn a blind eye towards pollution
Ans: d

Q166. Choose the correct answer from options given below and complete
the following sentence.
Indoor air pollution is critically harmful for us because_______
(a) there is No indoor air pollution
(b) we are never indoor.
(c) the doors in our houses are useless against intruders
(d) we spend over 90% of our times in our home or in office
Ans: b

Q167. Choose the correct answer from options given below and complete
the following sentence.
The passage tells us that Molds, fungi and several other harmful
microorganism thrive in______
(a) well ventilated condominiums
(b) well designed chapels
(c) well maintained canteen
(d) damp and moist condition
Ans: d

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the following sentence.
From the passage we can assume that, indoor air pollution is caused by the
toxicity of
(a) fresh water fish
(b) biomass fuels that is conventional fuel in rural areas
(c) despondency and gloom
(d) incessant rainfall
Ans: b

Q169. Match list I with List II

List I Part A List II Part B

A. Poor combustion of LPG I. are a source of biomass does fuels
B. Wood, cow dung, dried II. houses can prevent the plants growth of
harmful fungi
C. Adorable pet dogs can III. cause many allergies
D. Regular cleaning of our IV. lead to the toxic emission of carbon
monoxide
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(b) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(c) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
(d) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Ans: c

Read the following passage and answer the Questions.

The art of living is learnt easily by those who are positive and optimistic. From
humble and simple people to great leaders in History, Science or Literature, we
can learn a lot about the art of living by having a peep into their lives. The daily
routines of these greats not only reveal their different, may be unique lifestyles
but help us learn certain habits and practices they followed. Here are some:
read, enjoy and follow in their footsteps as it suits you.
A private workplace always helps. Jane Austen asked that a certain squeaky
hinge should never be oiled so that she always had a warning whenever
someone was approaching the room where she wrote. William Faulkner, lacking
a lock on his study door detached the doorknob and brought it into the room
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would blow a hom to draw him out. Graham Green went even further renting a
secret office; only his wife knew the address and the telephone number. After
all, every one of us needs a workplace where we can work on our creation
uninterruptedly. Equally, we need our private space too.
A daily walk has always been a source of inspiration. For many artists, a regular
stroll was essentially a creative inspiration. Charles Dickens famously took
three walks every aftemoon, and what he observed on them fed directly into his
writing. Tchaikovsky made do with a two-hour jaunt but wouldn't retum a
moment early, corvinced that doing so would make him ill. Ludwig van
Beethoven took lengthy strolls after lunch, carrying a pencil and paper with him
in case inspiration struck. Nineteenth-century composer Erik Satie did the same
on his long hikes from Paris to the working-class suburb where he lived,
stopping under street lamps to jot down ideas that came on his journey, it's
rumoured that when those lamps were turned off during the war years, his music
declined too. Many great people had limited social life too. One of Simone de
Beauvoir's close friends puts it this way. 'There were no receptions, parties. It
was an uncluttered kind of life, simplicity deliberately constructed so that she
could do her work." To Pablo, the idea of Sunday was an "at home day."
The routines of these thinkers are difficult. Perhaps it is because they are so
unattainable. The very idea that you can organize your time as you is out of
reach for most of us, so I'II close with a toast to all those who worked with
difficulties. Like Francine Prose, who began writing when the school bus picked
up her children and stopped when it brought them back, or T.S. Eliot, who
found it much easier to write once he had a day job in a bank than he had as a
starving poet and even F. Scott Fitzgerald, whose early books were in his strict
schedule as a young military officer. Those days were not as interesting as the
nights in Paris.

Q170. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Why do many artist and creative minds go for daily walks.
(a) For inspiration
(b) To avoid intruders
(c) To attract journalist
(d) To paint the city walls
Ans: a

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the following sentence.
We may learn many valuable lessons from
(a) only great achievers
(b) humble and simple people to great leaders
(c) men who create history
(d) only poets and saints
Ans: b

Q172. Choose the correct answer from options given below

The notion of a "Private workplace" should ideally mean.
(a) A place where we entertain our colleagues homework
(b) A place of contact were we can work best without either being disturbed by
others or feeling distracted
(c) A selected and isolated office meant for highly confidential work
(d) No work place can ever be private
Ans: b

Q173. Choose the correct answer from options given below.

From the passage it may be concluded that the expression "art of living "
means.
(a) Healthy, wholesome, happy way of living
(b) Life of an artist
(c) Profession of an artist
(d) To fill our homes and work places with works of great artistic value
Ans: a

Q174. Choose the correct answer from the options given below and
complete the sentence.
From the passage it becomes clear that all thinkers and creative minds
(a) follow an identical routine
(b) hide their roaster
(c) follow different routines
(d) never have any routine
Ans: c

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List I Part A List II Part B
A. Art of living emanates I. is often an 'at home day'
B. Mark Twain II. from a positive attitude

III. disliked his family breaking

C. To work without
the privacy of his study
interruption
room

IV. we need a private work

D. Sunday
place

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A − I, B − II, C − III, D − IV
(b) A - I, B - IV, C - II, D-III
(c) A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I
(d) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Ans: d

Passage:
Read the following passage and answer the Questions.
People came to him when the patient was on his last legs. Dr Raman often burst
out, 'why couldn't you have come a day earlier?' The reason was obvious-
visiting fee twenty-five rupees. More than that, people liked to shirk the fact
that the time had come to call in Dr Raman; for them there was something
ominous in the very association. As a result, when the big man came on the
scene it was always a quick decision one way or another. There was no scope or
time for any kind of wavering or whitewashing. Long years of practice of this
kind had bred in the doctor a certain curt truthfulness; for that very reason his
opinion was valued; he was not a mere doctor expressing an opinion but a judge
pronouncing a verdict. The patient's life hung on his words. This never unduly
worried Dr Raman. He never believed that agreeable words ever saved lives. He
did not think it was any of his business to provide comforting lies when as a
matter of course nature would tell them the truth in few hours. However, when
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the arena: it might be hours or days, but he never withdrew till he wrested the
prize from Yama's hands. Today, standing over a bed, the doctor felt that he
himself needed someone to tell him soothing lies. He mopped his brow with his
kerchief and sat down in the chair beside the bed. On the bed lay his dearest
friend in the world: Gopal. They had known each other for forty years now,
starting with their kindergarten days. They could not, of course, meet as much
as they wanted, each being wrapped in his own family and profession.
Occasionally, on a Sunday, Gopal would walk into the consulting room and
wait patiently in a corner till the doctor was free. And then they would dine
together, see a picture and talk of each other's life and activities. It was a classic
friendship, which endured untouched times, circumstances and activities.
Q176. Choose the correct answer from options given below and complete
the following sentence.
The patients did not come to Dr. Raman earlier because they
(a) were ignorant and carless
(b) found the doctor's fee too difficult to be paid
(c) used their home remedies to treat themselves
(d) did not have proper means of transport
Ans: b

Q177. Choose the correct answer from options given below.

'There no scope or time for any kind of warning or whitewashing' means
that.....
(a) The doctor hid the real condition of the patient from the relation
(b) The doctor did not have time to attend to the patient
(c) The people who brought the patient were in a hurry
(d) The doctor could not lie about patient's condition
Ans: d

Q178. Choose the correct answer from options given below and complete
the following sentence.
Dr. Raman himself needed to be consoled one day because_________
(a) his son was in a critical condition
(b) he was diagnosed with a life-threatening ailment
(c) he was tired of treating critical patients
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doctor
Ans: d

Q179. Choose the correct answer from options given below and complete
the following sentence.
With changing times the face of friendship changed because
(a) adult life had its own responsibilities and engagements
(b) the friends had stopped seeing each other
(c) they had made other friends
(d) there was social gap between them
Ans: a

Q180. Choose the correct answer from options given below.

Gopal was a very understanding friend this statements is proved by which
of the following statements.
(a) He dined with Dr. Raman every Sunday but never helped him in need
(b) He knew everything about Dr. Raman
(c) He often waited till the doctor got free and then they spent quality time
together
(d) He would walk in the consulting room without permission and create a
chaos
Ans: c

Q181. Match List I with List II

List I Part A List II Part B
A. Patients came to Dr. Raman I. a Judge pronouncing a verdict
B. Dr. Raman was more like legs II. when they were on their last
C. Gopal had known Dr. Raman III. shared a classic friendship
D. Dr. Raman and Gopal IV. for 40 years now P.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(b) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(c) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(d) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
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Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:

He was an old, man. So old that the skin of his hands looked like wrinkled
parchment and he smelt peculiar. I could not see much more of him than his
hands, because even in the high summer heat, he was completely covered in the
folds of what looked like an ancient robe. My mother would have told me to
stay clear of him. 'One never knows', she would have said 'one hears so many
strange things'. My mother always hears vague, strange things that other people
never seem to. But she was three thousand miles away, looking after my
youngest aunt, who was about to have a baby, while I was spending my summer
holidays here, at my grandmother's place. And I was angry and bored. What sort
of holiday was this? My cousins were all busy with exams, or had some reason
or the other for not coming. There was nobody to play with, no school tales to
tell, no jokes to exchange. Instead, my grandmother was trying to teach me to
cook and to stick to her rules because, according to her, I was no longer a child.
I was now a regular young lady. How I hated it! I hated learning to cook, I hated
the rules. Most of all, I hated the waste of a whole summer holiday in that
dismal dusty town with no friends and nowhere to go, not even a library.
The old man was sitting under a huge tree whose branches spread out like the
spokes of an umbrella. He was staring ahead, as if he was looking out at sea, at
sparkling white sailboats which were tracing disappearing patterns in the water,
dipping and skimming, like dancers on ice skates. All I saw was a deserted
roadside with the heat shimmering like broken bits of glass. 'Sit!' his voice rang
out suddenly. My skin jumped. How had he seen me when I had come up from
behind? 'Sit', he said again. 'Sit on the stone.' What stone? I looked around and
saw a grey, flat stone, under the tree. I touched it. It was dry, and curiously
enough, it felt cool. I sat on it. 'Close your eyes and listen,' he said I closed my
eyes. I waited. What was I supposed to hear?
Q182. 'A story,' his voice said. A story that will serve you.

Match list I with list II

List I List II
A. The old man I. was about to have a baby
B. My mother II. smelt peculiar and even the skin
of his hands looked like wrinkled
parchment
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D. My cousins IV. were busy with exams

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

(a) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(b) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(c) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
(d) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

Q182.The author was able to see only the hands of the old man
because________
(a) he was completely covered in the folds of an ancient robe
(b) he was invisible
(c) he was immersed inside the water
(d) he was hiding behind a tree

Q183. Why was the author angry and bored during her summer holidays?
(a) She was gives a lot of extra work to finish.
(b) She had nobody to play with and no one with whom she could talk freely.
(c) She was unable to go outside and enjoy nature.
(d) She was not able to work with the old man.

Q184. What was the impression of the author about her mother ?
(a) She felt that her mother was very talkative and annoying.
(b) She felt that her mother used to hear vague, strange things.
(c) She was appreciative of the fact that her mother was very supportive and
caring.
(d) She disapproved her mother being a hard task master.

Q185. Parents often warn their children to stay clear of the strangers
because_______
(a) all strangers are always dangerous
(b) children are innocent and can easily be fooled by strangers
(c) strangers usually ignore children
(d) strangers are never found in big cities

Q186. In the extract the grandmother was trying to teach the author some
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(a) she thought that the author was old and mature enough to begin learning the
traditions a lady is supposed to know
(b) she thought that the author should be engaged in studies
(c) the grand mother was over loaded with work and needed help
(d) the grandmother loved cooking and to give cooking classes
Passage:
During his frequent visits to Thumba, Prof. Sarabhai would openly review the
progress of the work with the entire team. He never gave directions. Rather,
through a free exchange of views, he led us forward into new terrain which
often revealed an unforeseen solution. Perhaps he was aware that though a
particular goal might be clear to himself, and he could give adequate directions
for its accomplishment, his team members might have resisted working towards
a goal that made no sense to them. He considered the collective understanding
of the problem the main attribute of effective leadership. He once told me,
"Look, my job is to make decisions; but it is equally important to see to it that
these decisions are accepted by my team members."
In fact, Prof. Sarabhai took a series of decision that were to become the life-
mission of many. We would make our own rockets, our own Satellite Launch
Vehicles (SLVs) and our own satellites. And this would not be done one-by-one
but concurrently, in a multi-dimensional fashion.

Q187. Prof. Sarabhai believed in

(a) restriction of free exchange of views
(b) leading the team with well defined and clear directions only
(c) unique way of working all by himself
(d) collective understanding of the problem as the main attribute of effective
leadership

Q188. Prof. Sarabhai would frequently visit

(a) ISKO
(b) IMO
(c) Thumba
(d) IIT Madras

Q189. The strategy used by Prof Sarabhai to lead his team was_______
(a) to encourage free exchange of views that would lead his teams to new
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(b) set simple well defined goals for every member
(c) great hostile division in his team
(d) to encourage ever member to work in different and conflicting directions

Q190. The passage makes it very clear that, Prof Sarabhai was indeed a
great team player as well. This becomes obvious from:
(a) Prof. Sarabhai once said," Look my job is to make decisions but it is equally
important to see to it that these decision are accepted by my team members."
(b) We would make our satellites.
(c) Prof. Sarabhai would openly review the progress of work.
(d) Work would not be done on by one but concurrently in a multi-dimensional
fashion

Q191. The series of decisions taken by Prof. Sarabhai opened many

(a) space scientists to make their own space stations in deep space.
(b) space scientist to make their own SLVs and their own satellites.
(c) nuclear scientists to build their own mini nuclear plant
(d) nuclear medine experts to create their unique line of treatment

Q192. Match list I with list II

List I List II
A. Prof Sarabhai I. never gave directions
B. Prof Sarabhai series of
II. became life mission of many
decisions
III. Indian highly lauded and admired
C. Prof Sarabhai is an
space scientist
D. Prof Sarabhai would IV. review the work with the
entire team

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(b) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(c) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(a) A-III, B- I, C-IV, D-II

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Passage:
The environment comprises all the physical, social and cultural factors and
conditions influencing the existence or the development of an organism. Due to
indiscriminate industrialization, man has created a state of decadence. He has
continuously tempered with nature which has resulted in the treat to the
sustenance of mankind. Although, attempts have been made to restore nature to
its previous state of purity and serenity, the efforts have not been whole-hearted.
Earth is the home we all share and would pass on to our future generation as
their legacy. But if they inherit the present state of the world, they would be
unable to sustain themselves. Man has steadily improved the technologies and
other means necessary for higher production of wealth and for the availability of
devices that could give more physical and mental pleasures. The industrial
revolution led to drastic escalation of earth's surface temperature. Man exploited
nature for his benefits, without any foresight as to what the implications of his
actions would be. Indiscriminate industrialization resulted in urban migration as
the rural poor settled in cities in search of opportunities. Cities, already facing a
population crisis could not accommodate the migrates and this led to the
development of slums. This has resulted in increased pressure on the available
resources and further degradation of the environment.

Q193. Match list I with list II

List I List II
A. Indiscriminate I. if they inherit the present state of the
industrialization world
B. Mans tempering with II. has resulted in the threat to the
nature sustenance of mankind
C. Future generation won't III. has created state of
sustain themselves decadence
IV. led to drastic escalation of Earth
D. The industrial revolution
surface temperature

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

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(b) A-III, B- II, C-I, D-IV
(c) A-IV, B- III, C-II, D-I
(d) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Q194. A state of decadence has come about because of

(a) indiscriminate exploitation of artificial intelligence
(b) natural disasters creating havoc in the modern cities
(c) over population of wild life
(d) indiscriminate industrialization

Q195. Why according to the author, the future generation may find it
difficult to sustain life on earth?
(a) Due to uncontrollable Global warming only
(b) If they inherit an over exploited planet and its environment then they will
not have the same mother nature as we have now
(c) Because they may choose to live in the planet Mars
(d) Because they will not be a responsible and well read generation

Q196. On the basis of reading of the passage it can be said that this passage
is concerned about
(a) Deforestation only
(b) Environment pollution only
(c) Exploitation of nature by man for his benefits
(d) Misuse of our progressive technologies only

Q197. Industrialization has resulted in

(a) Overpopulation and pollution of the ocean only
(b) Mindless overuse of nature resources only
(c) The modernization of the European natures only
(d) Unhealthy over crowding of cities and the migration of people from rural
areas to the cities

Q198. What is the result of technological advancement of mankind ?

(a) Availability of devices that could give more physical and mental pleasure
(b) Availability of gadgets to connect people with others
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(d) Lack of time and neglect of vital wash
Passage:
Read the following passage to answer question
The first form did not really see very much of Erica because she did not have
lessons with them. But even if they met her in a passage or in the art room or
gym they looked the other way. In the common-room at night Erica had a
miserable time. Not one of the second form girls also would have anything to do
with her. Loud remarks about sneaks and cowards were made in her hearing.
The only person who ever threw her a word at all was the bad-tempered
Margery Fenworthy. Erica did not like Margery any more than the other girls
did but she was so grateful to be spoken to even, by the surly first former that
she almost began to like the girl.
'I'm surprised you speak to Erica, Margery,' said Pat, when she had heard
Margery ask to borrow Erica's stationery said Margery, in her usual rude way.
'You're none of you friendly to me, and I know what it is to have people being
beastly to you.' 'But Margery, it's your own fault,' said Pat in surprise. 'You're so
rude and sullen. You never smile and joke.' Margery, "you don't give me a
chance." Oh, Margery, what a fib'! Cried Pat. 'It's you who never give us a
chance to be decent to you. You scowl and glower and frown all the time.' 'If
you're going to pick me to pieces you can save yourself the trouble', said
Margery, fiercely. 'I don't care tuppence for any of you. And if I want to speak
to that wretched Erica, I shall. Who cares for a pack of silly girls, and a crowd
of stuck-up teachers? I don't' Pat was astonished. What a strange girl Margery
was! Did she really want a chance of being friends with the others? Was she
terribly shy? What was behind that funny manner of hers? Pat talked about it
with her twin. "Margery is always making enemies she said. 'I spoke to her
today about it and she accused us of never giving her a chance! Do you think we
ought to do something about it?'

Q199. Match List-I with List-II

List I (Part A) List II (Part B)
A. Loud remarks about sneaks and cowards I. in the presence of
were made Erica
II. was very
B. Margery Fenworthy
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C. "Oh Margery ...it's you who never give us a
III. said Pat
chance to be decent"
D. The girl with a twin sister named IV. Pat
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
(b) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(c) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(d) A-IV, V-III, C-I, D-II
Ans: b

Q200. From the given options, choose the one which is correct according to
the passage.
The girls mentioned in the passage are
(a) Erica, Margery and Pat
(b) Erica and Pat only
(c) Only Patricia
(d) Joan, Erica and Patricia daily
Ans: b
Q201. From the given options, select the one which is right and correct
according to the passage:
(a) "I am surprised you speak to Margery, Erica" said Pat
(b) "I am surprised you speak to Erica, Pat" said Margery
(c) "I am surprised you speak to Margery, Pat" said Erica
(d) "I am surprised you speak to Erica, Margery" said Pat
Ans: d
Q202. From the passage Margaret Fen worthy comes across as ........ select
the option which is correct according the passage
(a) A bad tempered, unpopular girl
(b) Heroic and a strong mountaineer
(c) Saintly and a recluse
(d) A cynical middle-aged woman
Ans: a
Q203. From the passage it may be concluded that Erica was very
Select the option which is correct according to the passage.
(a) Lonely, friendless and timid
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(c) Cunning and stupid
(d) Brilliant and very popular
Ans: a
Q204. From the passage it becomes clear that-(choose the correct option)
Not one of the First Form girls would have anything to do with Erica
because:
(a) She did not have any lessons with them
(b) She used to mind her own business
(c) She was unfriendly, rude and selfish
(d) Erica was away on a holiday in Paris with her family
Ans: a
Passage:
Read the following passage to answer Question
She took me by the hand walked me into the lobby like a five-year old child.
Didn't she know I was pushing 15? This was the third home Nancy was placing
me in-in a span of eight months! I guess she felt a little sorry for me. The bright
fluorescent lights threatened to burn my skin as I walked towards a bouncy-
looking lady with curly hair and a sweetly-smiling man. They called themselves
Allie and Alex. Cute, I thought.
After they exchanged the usual reams of paperwork, it was off in their Chevy
Suburban to get situated into another new home. This time, there were no other
foster children and nor another biological child. Anything could happen.
Over the next few weeks, Allie, Alex and I fell into quite a nice routine. She'd
make pancakes for breakfast, or he'd fry up some sausage and eggs. They sang a
lot, even danced as they cooked. They must have just bought the house because,
most weekends, we were either painting a living room butter yellow or staining
a coffee table mocha brown.
I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. When would they start threatening a
loss of pancakes if I didn't mow the lawn? When would the sausage and eggs be
replaced with unidentifiable slosh because he didn't feel like cooking in the
morning? But it never happened. They kept cooking, singing, and dancing like a
couple of happy fools.
It was a Saturday afternoon when Allie decided it was time to paint the brick
fireplace white. As we crawled closer to the dirty old firepit, we pulled out the
petrified wood and noticed a teeny- tiny treasure box! We looked at each other
in wonder and excitement. She actually said, "I wonder if the Leprechauns left
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Q205. Over the next few weeks who all fell into a nice comfortable routine?
select the correct option
(a) Nancy
(b) Allie and Nancy
(c) The narrator, Allie and Alex
(d) Only Alex
Ans: c

Q206. "She took me by the hand and walked me into the lobby...". The
'me' refers to the:
(a) Narrator and the protagonist of the passage
(b) Narrator and the footballer
(c) A film star and a villain
(d) The headmaster of an English school
Ans: a

Q207. On a Sunday afternoon, what did Allie decide to do?

select the correct option
(a) Crawl towards the dirty old garage
(b) Paint the brick firepit white
C. Sing a song
(d) Write a letter to the President
Ans: b
Q208. It appears from the passage that over the next few days the narrator
and the other two characters were: -
select the correct option
(a) Relaxed and comfortable
(b) Stressed and anxious
(c) Depressed and gloomy
(d) Plotting revenge
Ans: a
Q209. Match List I with List II
List I List II
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B. Allie II. Made pancakes for breakfast
C. Alex III. Fried sausages and eggs

D. Narrator IV. Was placed in the 𝟑rd home

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(b) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(c) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
(d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Ans: a
Q210. from the passage It may be assumed that the narrator was a 15 year
old teenager without parents because the passage talks about.
(select the correct option)
(a) Foster home for the narrator and other foster children
(b) Cleaning firepits
(c) Church and Chapels of Great Britain
(d) Malls of a Metropolitan city
Passage:
Workers and Slaves
The Pharaohs may have believed that it was their links with the Gods that kept
Egypt going, but really it was the hard work of the ordinary people. It was they
who dug the soil, worked in the mines and quarries, sailed the boats on the river
Nile, marched with the army into Syria or Nubia, cooked food and raised
children. Slavery was not very important in ancient Egypt, but it did exist. Most
of the slaves were prisoners who had been captured during the many wars Egypt
fought with. their neighbors in the Near East. Slaves were usually treated well
and were allowed to own property. Many Egyptian workers were serfs. This
meant that their freedom was limited. They could be bought and sold along with
the estates where they worked. Farmers had to be registered with the
government. They had to sell crops at a fixed price and pay taxes in the form of
produce. During the season of the Nile floods, when the fields lay under water,
many workers were recruited into public building projects. Punishment for
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Ans: a
Q211. From the passage we get to know that a distinct quality of ancient
Egypt under the Pharaohs was the fact that.
select the correct option
(a) Though slavery existed slaves were not treated harshly at all
(b) The Pharaohs were very democratic and handsome
(c) No Egyptian working in ancient Egypt worked as a serf
(d) The river Nile would stop No flowing during the rains in Egypt
Ans: a
Q212. From the passage we get to know that in ancient Egypt many
workers were known as serfs.
These were people with-
Select the correct answer.
(a) Workers with limited freedom in ancient- Egypt
(b) Students with limited Intelligence in modem Egypt
(c) Nobility with limited power in medieval Egypt
(d) Pharaohs with limited connection with the gods of Egyptian Gods
Ans: a

Q213. What according to the passage was the reason of ancient Egyptian
progress and prosperity.
(a). The link the Pharaohs claimed they had with the Gods
(b) The labour and hard work of the and ordinary men in ancient Egypt
(c) The mines and quarries full of germs armed with rockets and missiles and
jewals in ancient Egypt
(d) The modern smart Egyptian army
Ans: b
Q214. From the given passage options, select the one which is true
according to the passage.
(a) Pharaoh's believed that it was their link with the Gods that favoured Egypt
(b) The ordinary people worked overtime to destroy Egypt
(c) The Pharaoh's did not believe they were connected to the Gods
(d) The Pharaoh's were the hard-working salves of ancient Egypt
Ans: c
Q215. Select the option that is incorrect according to the passage.
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(b) Most of the slaves were prisoners captured in the many wars Egypt fought
with its neighbours in the NEAR EAST
(c) Slaves were well treated in ancient Egypt
(d) Slavery was extremely important in ancient- Egypt
Ans: d
Q216. Match List I with List II
List I List II
A. Serfs could be I. Farmers
B. Registered with the II. Recruited workers during the rainy
government season
C. Public building III. Bought and sold along with the estates
projects were they worked
D. Harsh punishment IV. For those who ran away

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(b) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-1
(c) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-1V
(d) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions:

In the Midst of the July 1966 hunger strike I had my second visit from my wife.
It was almost exactly two years after the first visit, and it nearly did not happen
at all. Winnie had been under constant harassment since her first visit in 1964.
Her sisters and brother were persecuted by the police, and the authorities
attempted to forbid anyone in her family from living with her. Some of this I
learned at the time, much of it I found out later. Some of the nastiest items were
known to me because when I would return from the quarry, I often would find
neatly cut clippings about Winnie that had been anonymously placed on my bed
by the warders.
In small and spiteful ways, the authorities did their best to make Winnie's
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been stymied by local magistrates and by the repeated bannings that prevented
her from traveling. I had recently heard through counsel that Winnie had been
informed by the police that she could visit me only if she carried a pass. Winnie,
who had been protesting the government's policy regarding women's passes
since the 1950 s, rightly refused to carry the hated document. The authorities
were clearly attempting to humiliate her and me. But I thought it was more
important that we see each other than to resist the petty machinations of the the
reassurance of seeing her, and we also had vital family matters to discuss.
The regulations governing each of Winnie's visits were long and complicated.
She was barred from taking a train or car and had to fly, making the trip much
more expensive. She was required to take the shortest route from the airport to
Caledon Square, the Cape Town police station, where she was required to sign
various documents. She had to report to the same station on the way back and
sign more documents.
According to the passage,
Ans: c
Q217. which one of the following options did not contribute to make
Winnie's visits complicated :
(a) Winnie was barred from taking a car or train
(b) Winnie had to take expensive flights
(c) Winnie had to carry outdated magazines with her
(d) Winnie had to sign various documents
Ans: c
Q218. From the passage it may be concluded that the emotions that
narrator felt for Winnie are :
(a) Love, compassion and concern
(b) Annoyance, shame and irritation
(c) Admiration, envy and rage
(d) Prejudice, anger and love

Ans: a
Q219. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions:
(a) Winne did not want to follow the required protocols, as she was a habitual
lawbreaker
(b) She was against the government's policy regarding passes for women
(c) She did not understand the importance of a pass as she was illiterate
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Ans: b
Q220. From the passage it may be assumed that, Winnie as a person was:
(a) Strong, idealistic and indomitable
(b) Meek, timid and sly
(c) Silly, Temperamental and stupid
(d) Caring and Manipulative

Ans: a
Q221. From the passage, we can assume that (select the option which is
incorrect according to the passage)
(a) Winnie was greatly anguished by the way she and her family were harshly
treated
(b) Winnie wanted to participate in a beauty pageant
(c) The very unpleasant treatment and attitude of the government made Winnie
all the more determined
(d) Winnie made all efforts to meet her husband
Ans: b
Q222. Match List - A with List - B.
List – A List - B
(A) Second visit of Winnie was in (III) July 1966
(B) Winne was constantly harassed (II) 1964
since
(C) Police informed Winne that She could visit her husband only if
she carried a pass
(D) Police station where Winnie (IV) Caledon Square
signed

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
(b) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(c) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

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In order to identify potential for intellectual and educational progress, the
literacy rate of a country covers the level of education and skills acquired by a
country's inhabitants. Literacy is an important indicator of a country's economic
progress and the standard of living - it shows how many people have access to
education. However, the standards to measure literacy cannot be universally
applied. Measures to identify and define illiterate and literate inhabitants vary
from country to country: In some, illiteracy is equated with no schooling at all.
Globally speaking, more men are able to read and write than women, and this
disparity is also reflected in the literacy rate in India - with scarcity of schools
and education in rural areas being one factor, and poverty another. Especially in
rural areas, women and girls are often not given proper access to formal
education, and even if they are, many drop out. Today, India is already being
surpassed in this area by other emerging economies, like Brazil, China, and
even by most other countries in the Asia - Pacific region. To catch up, India
now has to offer more educational programs to its rural population, not only on
how to read and write, but also on traditional gender roles.
Ans: c
Q223. The introductory paragraph of the passage deals with:
(a) India and its education policy
(b) American dream
(c) Global literacy
(d) School education for women in Kerala

Ans: c
Q224. Literacy primarily shows:
(a) Writing ability and fluency
(b) Number of people with high standards
(c) Number of people with access to education
(d) Skill in Numeracy and Math

Ans: a
Q225. According to the passage which one of the following statements is
correct :
(a) More men are able to read and write than women
(b) More men are able to read but women write better
(c) More women are able to read and write than men
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Ans: d
Q226. According to the passage which one of the following statements is
correct:
(a) Increase in population will lead to better education system
(b) India's literacy rate is better than that of Brazil
(c) Better school and institution are not important for the progress of any nation
(d) Better access to formal education will prevent girl students from dropping
out

Ans: c
Q227. By economic progress the narrator means:
(a) Big school, college and university only
(b) A smart banking system only
(c) Prosperous, healthy, educated and an ethical society that is inclusive, fair
and progressive
(d) Few traders and business houses grow big

Ans: b
Q228. Match List - I with List - II.
List – I List - II
(A) Literacy rate measures (I) education and skills of the
citizens
(B) Standards to measure literacy (II) vary from country to country
rate
(C) Illiteracy in many countries (III) is equated with no schooling
(D) To catch up with progressive (IV) India has to develop more
world educational programs for her rural
population

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
(b) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(c) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
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Read the passage carefully and answer the questions :
It is your duty to train and develop your mind and acquire knowledge, as much
as you possibly can obtain. Knowledge is like a deep well, fed by perennial
springs, and your mind is the little bucket that you drop into it: you will get as
much as you can assimilate. The brain, which is the physical organ of the mind,
is one of the two precious products of the aeons of Evolution, the other is the
imponderable 'Social instinct'. This wonderful Brain, whose every convolution
represents millions of years of Time, really distinguishes you from the animals.
Many animals have very powerful sense organs; the eagle, the ant and the dog
have keener sense of sight than Man. But no animal has a more evolved Brain
and higher Intelligence. If you do not develop and use this Brain to the utmost
of your power, you are more akin to the beasts than to Homo sapiens.
Knowledge and mental self-culture confer untold blessings upon you. You will
not be the victim of superstition and demagogy in religion and politics, not to be
doped and duped by the priests and the politicians of capitalism and so-called
Socialism: is this not a Nobel aim worth striving for? Most men and women
today are not free and wise.
They are fleeced and fooled on account of their ignorance. Half the ills of man
are due to ignorance.
According to the passage,
Ans: b
Q229. we the Homo sapiens are different from the beasts because:
(A) We have strong sense of smell and sight unlike some of the predatory
animals
(B) We were able to develop our brains and our social instinct over the past
millions of years unlike the other animals
(C) we did not evolve like other animals did
(D) we only use computers for our information and knowledge today Choose
the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A)
(b) (B)
(c) (C)
(d) (D)
Q230. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions:
It is your duty to train and develop your mind and acquire knowledge, as much
as you possibly can obtain. Knowledge is like a deep well, fed by perennial
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much as you can assimilate. The brain, which is the physical organ of the mind,
is one of the two precious products of the aeons of Evolution, the other is the
imponderable 'Social instinct'. This wonderful Brain, whose every convolution
represents millions of years of Time, really distinguishes you from the animals.
Many animals have very powerful sense organs; the eagle, the ant and the dog
have keener sense of sight than Man. But no animal has a more evolved Brain
and higher Intelligence. If you do not develop and use this Brain to the utmost
of your power, you are more akin to the beasts than to Homo sapiens.
Knowledge and mental self-culture confer untold blessings upon you. You will
not be the victim of superstition and demagogy in religion and politics, not to be
doped and duped by the priests and the politicians of capitalism and so called
Socialism: is this not a Nobel aim worth striving for ? Most men and women
today are not free and wise.
They are fleeced and fooled on account of their ignorance. Half the ills of man
are due to ignorance.
According to the passage,
(A) allows us to become social predators
(B) helps us to become wise fair, just and independent that gives us our superior
position in the Animal kingdom
(C) develop our sense of smell and sight
(D) makes us inordinately lazy and cruel
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (C) only
(c) (B) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: c
Q231. According to the passage, it is our duty to:
(a) train our mind and acquire as much knowledge as possible
(b) train our mind and travel in trains to see beautiful places and landscapes
(c) train our mind and wait for someone to tell us what to do next
(d) never train our mind as we are born with a lot of artificial intelligence

Ans: a
Q232. According to the passage knowledge and mental self-culture can
bestow unimaginable blessings on us because :
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(B) mental self-culture will help us get free of prejudice, and arrogance due to
the wisdom we gain from knowledge
(C) knowledge will lead to a prosperous career only
(D) knowledge and mental self-culture will push us towards arrogance and
superstitions Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (D) only
(c) (B) only
(d) (C) only

Ans: c
Q233. The passage compares our mind to a little bucket. It does so because:
(a) our brain is designed like a bucket to store the water needed by our
metabolism
(b) our brain as the physical organ of our mind is capable of accepting and
storing the information, we acquire from life
(c) the shape of our brain is like that of a bucket
(d) the brain has a bucket like cavity for storage of physical matter

Ans: b
Q234. Match List - I with List - II.
List – I List - II
(A) It is our duty to develop (I) Not free and wise because they
have remained victims of
superstitions and ignorance
(B) Knowledge is like a deep well (II) fed by everlasting and
perpetual springs
(C) It has taken millions of years (III) to evolve our brain to what it is
now-a wonderful asset that makes
us superior a evolved
(D) Most men and women today (IV) our mind to gain knowledge
are still

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
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(d) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
Passage:
Read carefully the following passage and then answer the questions given
below:
YEVGRAF IVANOVITCH SHIRYAEV, a small farmer, whose father, a parish
priest, now deceased, had received a gift of three hundred acres of land from
Madame Kuvshinnikov, a general's widow, was standing in a corner before a
copper washing-stand, washing his hands. As usual, his face looked anxious and
ill-humoured, and his beard was uncombed.
"What weather!' he said. "It is not laid upon us. It's raining again!"
He grumbled on, while his family sat waiting at table for him to have finished
washing his hands before beginning dinner. Fedosya Semyonova, his wife, his
son Pyotr, a student, his eldest daughter Varvaram and three small boys, had
been sitting waiting a long time. The boys - Kolka, Vanka and Arhipka -
grubby, snub-nosed little fellows with chubby faces and tousled hair that wanted
cutting, moved their chairs impatiently, while their elders sat without stirring,
and apparently did not care whether they ate their dinner or waited....

Ans: c
Q235. From the passage, it may be assumed that the time of the day when
the incident is described is:
(a) Early morning before the rise of the Sun
(b) The Sun had set and it was late evening
(c) The Sun is overhead and the day time is near noon lunch time
(d) Early evening time for family tea

Ans: b
Q236. Choose the option which is correct according to the passage.
Yevgraf Ivanovitch Shiryaev's father was
(a) a farmer and now is on the move
(b) a banker earlier and on retirement
(c) a farmer earlier and now educated the fellow farmers on scientific farming
(d) a parish priest

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Q237. The General's widow had gifted a huge land of 3 hundred
acres_______
(a) Y.I. Shiryaev
(b) The late wife of Y.I. Shiryaev
(c) To the unborn son of Y.I. Shiryaev
(d) The parish priest who has died

Ans: d
Q238. It appears from the passage that the character of Yevgrab
Ivanovitch Shiryaev was: (Choose the correct answer from option given
below)
(a) Very friendly, jovial, and attractive
(b) Aristocratic, disdainful and aloof
(c) Sad, morose, timid but cunning
(d) Grumpy and complaining

Ans: d
Q239. From the given option choose the one which is correct according to
the passage.
The family described in the passage is a:
(a) Small time agrarian family
(b) Small trader's family
(c) Highly educated scholarly family
(d) Aristocratic and noble

Ans: a
Q240. Match List I with List II
List – I List - II
A. Yevgraf Ivanovitch Shiryaev I. The boys of Ivanovitch family
B. Madame Kuvshinnikov II. General's wife
C. Fedosya Semynovna III. Yevgraf Ivanovitch's wife
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(e.g.: A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A - III, B - II, C - I, D - IV
(b) A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
(c) A - IV, B - II, C - III, D - I
(d) A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
Passage:
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
The Hindu, English-language daily newspaper published in Chennai (Madras),
is generally regarded as one of India's most influential dailies.
Established in 1878 as a weekly, The Hindu became a daily in 1889 . While
India was under British Rule, the paper spoke out for independence - but in a
moderate vein. After India achieved independence in 1947, The Hindu built a
network of foreign bureaus while extending its coverage of India.
The Hindu is distinguished for its comprehensive coverage of national and
international political news and for its emphasis on accuracy and balanced
coverage. Although it is published in a provincial capital, The Hindu's reportage
and editorials are read carefully and taken seriously in the national capital. At
the beginning of the 21 st century, its daily circulation exceeded 900,000 . The
newspaper's parent company, Hindu Group Publications, also publishes The
Hindu Business Line, a daily business paper, and popular Ans: c
Q241. magazines such as Frontline and Sports Star.

The Hindu is a...

(a) daily newspaper published in China
(b) old newspaper published in India
(c) Hindi language newspaper
(d) English language daily newspaper, published in Chennai

Ans: d
Q242. Good media is media that is free, fair, and uninfluenced by the
Government. The Hindu according to the passage will qualify as a good
newspaper because:
(a) It had successfully built a network of Indian bureaus
(b) Its daily circulation had crossed only 2 lakh at the beginning of the 21 st
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(c) It spoke for the Indian Independence when Britishers were ruling over India
(d) It was influenced by the power and glamour of Europe

Ans: c
Q243. After reading the passage, it becomes obvious that, for a newspaper
to become popular, it has to be free, and gather information from all over.
For this it is important for the agency to build a.............
(a) Network of computers
(b) Network of Village Panchayat
(c) Network of national and international bureaus
(d) Network of powerful politicians and businessmen
Ans: c
Q244. When did 'The Hindu' become a daily?
From the given options, choose the one which is correct according to the
passage.
(a) 1878
(b) 1889
(c) 1989
(d) 1947
Ans: b
Q245. Match List I with List II
List – I List - II

A. In 1878 I. The Hindu was established as a weekly

B. In Colonial
II. The Hindu spoke of Indian Independence
India

III. built a network of foreign bureaus while still

C. The Hindu
spreading its national coverage
IV. Daily circulation of The Hindu at the beginning
D. 900,000
of the 21 st Century

(e.g.; A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I)

(a) A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II
(b) A - I, B -II, C - III, D - IV
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(d) A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
Passage:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Karnad has gone significantly back to Indian tradition and culture to write his
plays. He has recreated the rich and dynamic picture of Indian society, culture
and its people. He often takes a theme, a historical event of Indian history and
presents it in a modernized way. Majority of his plays employ narratives of
myths, history and folklore to evoke an ancient or pre-modern era in the image
of present. He has also adopted the oral tale of the people and presents it in
myths and folk forms in his plays. Thus, he creates a synthesis between the
ancient and the modern to serve his purpose of using the past to illuminate the
present. Most of the playwrights in India have either written in such a traditional
manner that it has lost relevance to their urban existence, or they have written in
such an urbanized manner that it lost its relevance to the traditional part of
personality. In this regard, Karnad comments "we keep acerbating between the
traditional and the modem, perhaps we could not hit upon a form which could
balance both." He attempts to balance both in his plays. He does not take myths
in their entirety, but he takes them only in parts that are useful to him and the
rest he supplements with his imagination. Basically, he has given a new
interpretation to the historical, oral and mythical tales.
Ans: b
Q246. Match List I with List II
List – I List - II

A. Karnad is an I. Indian playwright

B. Oral tales of
II. Wonderfully dramatized by Karnad
India are
C. Karnad's plays III. given a new interpretation to the historical,
and drama mythical and oral tales and stories

(e.g.; A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I
(b) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II
(c) A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
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Ans: c
Q247. From the given options, select the option that is correct according to
the passage:
(a) Most of the Indian playwrights have failed to bring out the relevance of our
past, our culture and tradition to our current or urban life and audience.
(b) Most of the playwrights are only concerned with science.
(c) Most of the playwrights in India are concerned with the problems of village
panchayats.
(d) Most of the playwrights in India are illiterate and ignorant.
Ans: a
Q248. From the passage we realize that Karnad explores the following in
his themes:
(a) Events of Asian History
(b) Events of British history
(c) Only folklores from Maharashtra and Goa.
(d) Indian tradition, culture, milestone historical events and folk tales of our
country.
Ans: d
Q249. From the options, select the one which is true according to the
passage:
(a) Karnad as a playwright often uses events from Indian history and presents
them in a modernized manner that is suitable for the viewers and theatre goers
of our times.
(b) Karnad tries to justify India's ignorance and superstitions as just and correct.
(c) Karnad promotes gender biased culture.
(d) Karnad depicts India as a backward-looking gloomy country.
Ans: a
Q250. Karnad attempts to balance 'both. Here, 'both' signifies:
(Identify the option that is correct according to the passage)
(a) Plays and poetry of the world
(b) History and freedom struggle of India and South Africa
(c) The traditional and the modern
(d) War and Peace
Ans: c
Q251. In the passage, we get to know that as a great playwright Karnad
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blanks)
(a) does not use myths in their entirety but uses them artfully to suit his modern
themes that are apt for our times.
(b) loves stories from Irish folktales.
(c) loves to discuss political blunders of ancient India.
(d) compares policies of the ancient and the modern world.
Passage
Read the passage carefully and answer the question :
It was a dark autumn night. The old banker was pacing from corner to corner of
his
study, recalling to his mind the party he gave in the autumn fifteen years before.
There
were many clever people at the party and much interesting conversation. They
talked
among other things of capital punishment. The guests, among them not a few
scholars
and journalists, for the most part disapproved of capital punishment. They found
it
obsolete as a means of punishment, unfitted to a Christian State and immoral.
Some of
them thought that capital punishment should be replaced universally by life-
imprisonment.
"I don't agree with you, "said the host. "I myself have experienced neither
capital
punishment nor life-imprisonment, but if one may judge a priori, then in my
opinion
capital punishment is more moral and more humane than imprisonment.
Execution kills
instantly, life-imprisonment kills by degrees. Who is the more humane
executioner, one
who kills you in a few seconds or one who draws the life out of you incessantly,
for
years?"
"They're both equally immoral," remarked one of the guests, "because their
purpose is
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it cannot give back, if it should so desire."
Ans: a
Q252. The season in which the narrator remembered the party he had
given fifteen years ago
was
(a) summer
(b) spring
(c) winter
(d) autumn
Ans: d
Q253. Why did the banker feel that capital punishment is more moral than
life imprisonment
(a) execution brings an instantaneous end to the life of the offender and prevents
prolonged suffering and trauma
(b) execution allows the offender to have a last sumptuous meal
(c) execution draws the attention of the society to the offender
(d) execution allows the offender to pray
Ans: a
Q254. From the passage it becomes clear that the discussion and concern
was primarily over the validity of
(a) corporal punishment at schools
(b) getting marooned in an island
(c) capital punishment
(d) punishment of any kind

Ans: c
Q255. Capital punishment is highly debated across the world because it
(a) Takes away the property of the criminal
(b) Takes the criminal away from his family
(c) Denies the prisoner all his or her fundamental rights to education
(d) Denies and takes away from the criminal his or her fundamental right-to live
Ans: d
Q256. Why did a guest feel that both capital punishment and life-
imprisonment are equally immoral:
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(c) Most democratic governments shelter hardened criminals
(d) Because the purpose of both the punishments is to deny the offender the
right to live
Ans: d
Q257. Match List - I with List - II
List −𝐈 List - II
(A) The banker is (I) disapproved of Capital
punishment
(B) The party was organised (II) the narrator of the passage
(C) Most of the guests who were (III) Is the pronouncement of a
scholars and journalists death sentence by a jury for an
unaccusable crime
(D) Capital punishment (IV) In an autumn fifteen years ago

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
(c) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

Read the passage carefully and answer the question :

The Significance of William Shakespeare "To be or not to be" is one of William
Shakespeare's most well-known quotes. It is part of his famous play Hamlet.
Shakespeare is one of the most easily identified poem writers. He is known for
his incredible writing style. He expressed this using lambic pentameter which
would mean each line has 10 symbols, and they would all go in a pattern. He
invented almost 1,700 common English words and phrases that we use today.
William Shakespeare was born on April 26,1564 in the Shakespeare family
home on Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. John and Many Shakespeare
were William Shakespeare's mother and father. He was the third child of eight.
However, the first two were daughters who died before he could remember.
John Shakespeare sold farm products and wool. Both Mary and John
Shakespeare had a high position in the community and had roles in their
community. As a kid, William Shakespeare was sent to the highest level of
elementary education at a school which was called Petty School. These schools
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house and were taught by a very well-educated house wife. The children were
also taught good behaviour and a Christian way of life. These were the most
important part of the education. He then went to grammar school, where he had
to attend school from 6 in the morning to 5 in horn-book and the alphabet as a
tool and for the basis of Elizabethan education. William's life was pretty strict.
He had to be polite and do a lot of chores around the house. Shakespeare's
school consisted of five full days and one-half day each week. He houses.
Shakespeare's school consisted of tive full days and one-half day each week. He
hours in school each year, which is double the amount of time we spend in
school.
Ans: a
Q258. One of the most well-known quotes by one of the William
Shakespeare is_______
(a) "to be not to be"
(b) "to bee not to be"
(c) "to be or not to be"
(d) "too be or not to be"
Ans: c
Q259. From the given options select the one which is correct according to
the passage.
"Clristian arvy of life" as mentioned in the passage would mean.
(a) Validating the crusades or wars fought in the name of religion
(b) Holding the bible as the only source of valid knowledge
(c) Leading a moral life and respecting values that protect and promote life and
society
(d) Watch films made only by Christian film-makers only
Ans: c
Q260. From the given options choose the one which is correct according to
the passage.
(a) Shakespeare was known only as a great Nordic Lyricist
(b) Shakespeare's incredible writing style includes the use of lambic pentameter
(c) Shakespeare is a character of a great English Drama
(d) Shakespeare never used the famous lambic pentameter
Ans: b
Q261. "Petty scliools" which Shakespeare himself attended were?
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(b) Formal Schools run by the rich theatre guilds in England
(c) School that were held in some one's house and were taught by a very well
educated house wife
(d) School held in neighbourhood farms and taught by the wives of the English
nobels

Ans: c
Q262. Match List - I with List - II.
List – I List - II
(A) Hamlet is a (I) Home of William Shakespeare
(B) Henley street, Stratford-upon- (II) Common english words that
Avon were is the
(C) Private usher (III) Taught William Shakespeare
in the grammar school
(D) 1,700 (IV) Play written by William
Shakespeare

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(c) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
Ans: a
Q263. From the options given below, select the one which is correct
according to the passage. We can assume while reading the passage that as
a child William Shakespeare’s life was not all force and fun because.
(a) He had to attend school for over 40 hours every week along with attending
to household chores and learning to be polite
(b) He had to attend the English parliament as a child member
(c) He was Queen Elizabeth's personal assistant as a child
(d) He was the head of Eton

Read the passage carefully and answer the question :

The young lift-man in a city office who threw a passenger out of his lift the
other morning and was fined for the offence was undoubtedly in the wrong. It
was a question of 'Please'. The complainant entering the lift, said, 'Top'. The lift-
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declined to comply with the instruction but hurled the passenger out of the lift.
This, of course, was carrying a comment on manner too far. Discourtesy is not a
legal offence, and it does not excuse assault and battery. If a burglar breaks into
my house and I knock him down, the law will acquit me, and if I am physically
assaulted, it will permit me to retaliate with reasonable violence. It does this
because the burglar and my assailant have broken quite definite commands of
the law, but no legal system could attempt to legislate against bad manners or
could sanction the use of violence against something which it does not itself
recognize as a legally punishable reasonable. It would never do if we were at
liberty to box people's ears because we did not like their behaviour, or the tone
of their voices, or the scowl on their faces. Our fists would never be idle, and
the gutters of the city would run with blood all day.
I may be as uncivil as I may please and the law will protect me against violent
retaliation. I may be haughty or boorish and there is no penalty to pay except the
penalty of being written down an ill-mannered fellow.
From the given options select the one which is true and correct according to the
passage.
Ans: a
Q264. The term "discourtesy" means that we are:
(a) Lovely, pretty and cute
(b) Strange and ridiculous
(c) Sad and unhappy
(d) Fail to be polite with others by not saying simple courteous words like
"please" and "thank you"
Ans: d
Q265. From the passage it may be concluded that often we invoke violent
reaction from other quite like the young lift-man in a city office who threw
a passenger out of the lift due to our own:
(a) Bad manners, impolite and behaviour
(b) Patient and kind attitude
(c) Generosity and decency
(d) Day dreams
Ans: a
Q266. The young lift-man in the passage by throwing the man out of the lift
had committed a :
(A) "Heinous crime worth a capital punishment
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(C) Grammatical error that cannot be corrected
(D) An offence provoked by bad manners
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: d
Q267. The passage mentions " This of course, was carrying a comment on
manners too /∗ : What do you think is the correct explanation of this
expression? (Choose the correct option)
(A) The comment could be heard a mile away from the city office
(B) Loud speakers were used to carry the sound of the commit to far thing
places
(C) Placing undue importance on social manners
(D) Manners are to become our staple food
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: c
Q268. From the given select one of the options which is correct according to
the passage and explain the following:
Burglary unlike bad-manners is a legal offence because
(a) Discourtesy is not a legal offence but burglary is
(b) Bad manners are serious legal offence but burglary is not a crime at all
(c) Democratic societies remit burglary as legal
(d) No sane and well-educated adult is ever rude
Ans: a
Q269. Match List - I with List - II.
List - I List - II
(A) Man is thrown out of the lift (I) did not say "please" to the lift-man
because he
(B) Discourtesy (II) is not a legal offence
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(D) Uncivil, impolite and rude (IV) can provoke violent reaction in
behaviour people

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(b) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) (d) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III),
(D) - (I)
Passage:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given in the end:
SELECTED SNOBBERIES
All men are snobs about something. One is almost tempted to add. There is
nothing about which men cannot feel snobbish. But this would doubtless be an
exaggeration. There are certain disfiguring and moral diseases about which
there has probably never been any snobbery. I cannot imagine, for example, that
there are any leprosy-snobs. More picturesque diseases, even when they are
dangerous, and less dangerous, diseases, particularly when they are the diseases
of the rich, can be and very frequently are a source of snobbish self-importance.
I have met several adolescent consumption-snobs, who thought that it would be
romantic to fade away in the flower of youth, like Keats or Marie Bickerstaff.
Alas, the final stages of the consumptive fading are generally a good deal less
romantic than these ingenuous young tubercle snobs seem to imagine. To
anyone who has actually witnessed these final stages, the complacent
poeticizing of those adolescents must seem as exasperating as they are
profoundly pathetic. In the case of those commoner disease-snobs, their claim to
distinction is not tempered by very much sympathy. People who possess
sufficient leisure, sufficient wealth, not to mention sufficient health, to go
travelling from spa to spa, from doctor to fashionable doctor, in search of cures
from problematical diseases (which, in so far as they exist at all, probably have
their source in over-eating) cannot expect us to be very lavish in our solitude
and pity.
Aldous Huxley
Ans: b
Q270. What does the author consider to be an exaggeration?
(a) That all men are snobs about something
(b) That there is nothing about which men cannot feel snobbish
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(d) That all the adolescents are consumption-snobs
Ans:
Q271. What snobbery does the author see and often meet in the
adolescents?
(a) modernity - snobbery
(b) disease - snobbery
(c) snobbery of ignorance (d) consumption - snobbery
Ans: b
Q272. The writer suggests that problematic diseases are because of______
(a) consumption
(b) fashion
(c) snobbery
(d) over-eating
Ans: d
Q273. What according to the passage, can be a source of snobbish self-
importance?
(a) Exaggeration of the rich
(b) Exasperation of the rich
(c) Diseases of the rich
(d) Adoption of the rich
Ans: c
Q274. In what context does the writer refer to Marie Bashkirtseff in the
passage?
(a) As an example of disease-snobs
(b) As one who is sympathetic towards the deprived
(c) As one of the people who think it would be romantic to fade-away early in
life
(d) As one of the fashionable doctors
Ans: c
Q275. What is generally a good deal less romantic than what the ingenuous
young tubercle snobs seem to imagine?
(a) Complacent poeticizing’s
(b) Certain disfiguring
(c) Intellectual activities that are depressing
(d) Final stages of consumptive fading
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given in the end:
I was born in Pandari, around 30 kilometers from Motihari in Bihar. My
education started in my village madrasa and then in an Urdu-medium
government school. I did not have any English then.
When I discovered, at age 20 or 21 , that Eric Arthur Blair aka George Orwell
was born in Motihari, it made me wonder if I could be a writer too. That day, it
became my dream.
My Abba was the one who opened up the world of books for me. I must have
been seven or eight, when he first gifted me a Hindi storybook. He was posted
in a small town near Patna and visited our village home. Looking at the book, I
asked Abba if it was for my next class. I did not know then that books existed
beyond the classroom. When Abba explained, I was fascinated to hear about
storybooks. I couldn't believe I would not have to pester my mother or
grandmother for my daily dose of bedtime stories. That was the beginning of
my love affair with books.
By the time I was in class 10 , I had finished reading hundreds of novels-literary
as well as pulp fiction. Some of my favourite writers were Ibn-e-Safi, Devaki
Nandan Khatri, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, Prem Chand, etc. Nanaji (my
maternal grandfather), who ran a Unani and Ayurvedic medicine shop in a small
kasba (town) called Bairangania, used to be the only person from the area who
knew English. My father cited him to motivate me to improve my English.
Also, my private tutor, Janak Babu, made me believe that it was possible for a
Bhojpuri-speaking Hindi/Urdu-medium student like me to learn the language.
After 10 months with Janaki Babu, I started reading comics in English. Two
years later, in 1988, I read my first English novel, Khushwant Singh's Train to
Pakistan. The first book I actually bought myself was A Strange and Sublime
Address by Amit Chaudhuri for the princely sum of Rs. 30 from a roadside
bookseller.
Ans: d
Q276. What is common between George Orwell and the narrator?
(a) Both were born in Motahari, Bihar
(b) Both were classmates
(c) Both started their education in an Urdu medium government school (d) Both
started writing at the age of 21

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(a) George Orwell
(b) The narrator's Abba
(c) The narrator's teacher
(d) The narrator's Nanaji
Ans: b
Q277. Select the correct answer from options given below and complete the
sentence.
When the narrator was seven or eight
(a) he was gifted a Hindi story book.
(b) he was given George Orwell's novels.
(c) he had finished reading hundreds of books. (d) he was introduced to his
Nanaji.
Ans: a
Q278. Select the correct answer from options given below and complete the
sentence.
The passage is written in a
(a) Reflective style
(b) Dramatic style
(c) Narrative style
(d) Poetic style
Ans: c
Q279. What idea did the narrator's tutor put in his mind?
(a) He shouldn't learn or read English.
(b) It would be tough for him to learn English as he studied in Hindi/Urdu
medium school.
(c) Don't learn English as there is only one person speaking that language from
the area.
(d) It was possible for a Bhojpuri-speaking person like him to learn English.
Ans: d
Q280. Select the correct answer from options given below and complete the
sentence.
The narrator mentions names of a few writers to indicate that________
(a) they were his favourite writers.
(b) they were writers in English.
(c) they were all from Motihari.
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Passage:
Read the following passage:
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) defines eco-tourism as
"responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment and sustain
the well-being of local people."
Responsible tourism observes basic eco-ethical tenets. Fundamental rights like
the right to exist or to live in peace, right to pure air and pure water are basic
rights even for wildlife, indigenous people as well as for nature as whole.
Nature tourism and wildlife tourism are top priority for most foreign tourists,
but in the Indian context, all picnics, nature walks, nature camps, trekking,
hiking, safaris, jungle trails, mountaineering, cultural tours, pilgrimages,
beaching, water sports, canoeing, boating and game-fishing should all observe
eco-ethics. One step forward in ecotourism is to get involved in eco-restoration,
biodiversity restoration and eco-development of local people in any degraded
tourist ecosystem.
India, with her kaleidoscopic ecosystems and a wealth of cultural heritage of
great antiquity has immense scope for ecotourism. Constant research to identify
newer areas and spots for ecotourism, preparing brochures on them and on the
eco-ethics relevant to each. Organising environmental trails and training
knowledgeable guides, preferably using the services of the local people are the
obligations of the tourism department.
This novel concept of ecotourism is so visionary that in the long run, it would
be much viable economically, sustainable ecologically, acceptable socially and
ideal philosophically rather than traditional tourism.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following:
Ans: a
Q281. Responsible tourism or ecotourism means:
(a) tourism as defined by TIES
(b) tourism respecting the rights of nature, animals and people
(c) tourism to study local wildlife, people and economics (d) tourism to cover
areas of ecological imbalance
Ans: c
Q282. 'One step forward' in para 3 refers to:
(a) switching over from traditional tourism to eco-tourism
(b) shifting from nature tourism to wildlife tourism
(c) restoring balance in local ecosystems
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Ans: c
Q283. In the author's opinion, most Indian tourists -
(a) observe eco-tourism ethics
(b) lack eco-tourism ethics
(c) are aware of ecotourism ethics
(d) should observe ecotourism ethics

Ans: d
Q284. According to the author, the tourism department should:
(a) preserve the cultural heritage of great antiquity
(b) exploit scope of ecotourism merely for profit
(c) explore and develop novel opportunities only for wildlife tourism (d) use the
services of local people to create knowledgeable guides
Ans: d
Q285. Which of the following words means 'returning to former condition'
in para 3?
(a) Degraded
(b) Restoration
(c) Priority
(d) Observe
Ans: b
Q286. Which of the following words means 'returning to former condition'
in para 3?
(a) Degraded
(b) Restoration
(c) Priority
(d) Observe
Ans: b
Q287. Which word in para 5 means 'meeting our own needs without
compromising the needs of future generations?'
(a) viable
(b) visionary
(c) sustainable
(d) philosophical
Passage:
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Self-directed learning in its broadest meaning, describes a process in which
individuals take the initiative with or without the help of others, in diagnosing
their learning needs, formulation of learning goals, identifying resources for
learning, choosing and implementing learning strategies and evaluating learning
outcomes. Thus, it is important to attain new knowledge easily and skilfully for
the rest of his or her life.
What is the need for self-directed learning? One reason is that there is
convincing evidence that people, who take the initiative in learning. learn more
things and learn better than people waiting to be taught. The second reason is
that self-directed learning is more in tune with our natural processes of
psychological development; an essential aspect of maturing is developing the
ability to take increasing responsibility of our own lives to become increasingly
self-directed. The third reason is that many of the new developments in
education put a heavy responsibility on the learners to take a good deal of
initiative in their own learning. To meet the challenges in today's instructive
environment, self-directed learning is most essential.

Ans: c
Q288. The title that best expresses the ideas of the passage is:
(a) Self-Directed Learning
(b) Learning a boon or bane
(c) Fun-Filled Learning (d) Logical Learning.
Ans: a
Q289. Why is self-directed learning important?
(a) To find a suitable job
(b) To secure admission in a reputed institute
(c) To upgrade our academic records
(d) This helps us learn more, learn better and helps us keep in tune with our
psychological development

Ans: d
Q290. Which word describes self-directed learning?
(a) Motivated learning
(b) Compulsory learning
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Ans: a
Q291. The passage implies the benefits of self-directed learning except
(a) it helps people to learn more things in a better way
(b) it prepares us to keep pace with our own psychological development
(c) it is motivating and less challenging (d) it helps us to meet the present
challenges of life
Ans: c
Q292. According to the author, the modern environment is_______
(a) morose
(b) instructive
(c) impractical
(d) stereotyped
Ans: b
Q293. Match List I with List II
List I List II
A. When individuals take the I. It is called "Self-directed
initiative to learn themselves learning"
II. identify their own learning
B. Self-directed learners are able to
outcomes
C. Ability to take more responsibility
III. a sign of growing maturity
is
IV. is putting more
D. New development in education
responsibility on the learners

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(b) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(c) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II (d) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Passage:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Every morning Ravi gives his brain an extra boost. We're not talking about
drinking strong cups of coffee or playing one of those mind-training video
games advertised all over. "I jump into my stationary bike and cycle for 45
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activity for a few hours." After his mental focus comes to a halt later in the day,
he starts it with another short spell of cycling to be able to run errands.
Ride, work, ride, repeat. It is a scientifically proven system that describes some
unexpected benefits of cycling. In a recent study in the Journal of Clinical and
Diagnostic Research, scientists found that people scored higher on tests of
memory, reasoning, and planning after 30 minutes of spinning on a stationary
bike than they did before they rode the bike. They also complete the tests faster
after pedalling.
Exercise is like a fertilizer for your brain. All those hours spent on exercising
your muscles, create rich capillary beds not only in leg and hip muscles, but also
in your brain. More blood vessels in your brain and muscles mean more oxygen
and nutrients to help them work. When you pedal, you also force more nerve
cells to fire. The result: you double or triple the production of these cells-
literally building your brain. You also release neurotransmitters (the messengers
between your brain cells) so all those cells, new and old, can communicate with
each other for better, faster functioning. That's a pretty profound benefit to
cyclists.
The kind of growth is especially important with each passing birthday, because
as we age, our brains shrink and those connections weaken. Exercise restores
and protects the brain cells. Neuroscientists say. "Adults who exercise display
sharper memory skills, higher concentration levels, more fluid thinking and
greater problem-solving ability than those who are sedentary.
Ans: a
Q294. From what has been stated in the passage, it is not difficult to
understand that
(a) our body does not require any exercise.
(b) exercise has harmful effect on our body and mind.
(c) cycling leads to a sedentary and lazy life style.
(d) exercise is like a fertilizer for our brain.

Ans: d
How does Ravi give his brain an extra boost?
(a) By drinking strong cups of coffee
(b) By playing video games
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Ans: d
Q295. What is the effect of exercise on the nerve cells?
(a) We lose our temper.
(b) Our body gets exhausted.
(c) We develop arrogance and pride.
(d) Creates more capillary beds in the brain that allow more oxygen in the brain.
Ans: d
Q296. What are neurotransmitters?
(a) Messengers between the heart and brain (b) Messengers between brain cells
(c) A type of artificial intelligence
(d) A type of muscle in our legs
Ans: b
Q297. From the passage, it may be concluded that as we age -
(a) Our body and mind become more dynamic and vital.
(b) We tend to become soulful.
(c) Our brain is stressed out, vitalizing our soul.
(d) Our brain naturally shrinks and connections within the brain weaken.
Ans: d
Q298. Match List - I with List II
Part A Part B
I. boosts his brain every
A. Ravi
morning
B. I jump into my stationary bike II. for 45 minutes daily
C. More blood vessels in the brain III. lead to more oxygen in the
and muscle system
D. Fluid thinking is a IV. mark of a sharp brain

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III
(b) A- I, B - IV, C - III, D - II
(c) A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
(d) A -III, B - II, C - IV, D - I
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I am a king and I think, a just king. At least that is what my people say. The
wise king Vikramaditya, they call me, the good King Vikramaditya. The
granaries in my kingdom are bursting with grain, we are at peace with our
neighbours and the sweet rain falls when it should, cooling the earth and minds
of men. Then why am I, the fortunate king of such a kingdom, slashing my way
through this dark and dense forest, which sees no light, either of the sun or of
the fifteenth-day moon? No wind visits here and no raindrops fall. Yet the earth
beneath my feet is cold and damp. It smells of dead water, of things that rot
even before they grow, it stinks of never-ending decay. The darkness is an
enemy, it shows me shapes that are shadows and shadows that are trees as thick
as the wall of my fort. Large, hanging rings of wet, sticky, furry leaves fall
across my face.
I had been brought up to be obedient and I can be obedient when I want to,
though my mother would disagree. So, I stayed quiet. He began. 'I call this
story, "The Princess and the Three Kings," he said.
The sun, high in the blue sky, seemed to dim, as he began to tell his story. I
smelt the green of dark trees, the moist earth, a dense black night. I was in a
place that I didn't know and could hardly see. And yet I wasn't afraid. I had been
here before.
'Once Upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. When she grew up and it was
time for her to marry, her father ....'
Ans: c
Q299. The narrator was brought up to be
Fill in the blank with the correct answer from options given below_______:
(a) obedient
(b) dominating and rude (c) calm and composed
(d) dashing and debonair

Passage:
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: -
When I was growing up, my father said something to me I will never forget,
"Son when you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in
such a way that when you die the world cries while you rejoice". We live in an
age when we have forgotten what life is all about. We can easily put a person on
the Moon, but we have trouble walking across the street to meet a new
neighbour. We can fire a missile across the world with pinpoint accuracy, but
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email, fax machines and digital phones so that we can stay connected and yet
we live in a time where human beings have never been less connected. We have
lost touch with our humanity. We have lost touch with our purpose. We have
lost sight of the things that matter the most.
Ans: a
Q300. What does the line, "live your life in such a way that when you die
the world cries while you rejoice" indicate about the kind of life that the
father wanted his son to live?
(a) A life of selfishness (b) A life of good deeds
(c) A life of fun and adventure
(d) A life of pain and humiliation
Ans: b
Q301. Select the correct answer from the options given below and complete
the sentence.
The reason for being less connected is that we________
(a) don’t care about anyone
(b) are too busy with our pals
(c) have lost touch with humanity
(d) live a purposeful life
Ans: c

Q302. When did the father give the precious advice to his son?
(a) When he was a toddler
(b) When he was growing up
(c) When he was a grown-up man
(d) When he was married
Ans: b

Q303. According to the passage, what have we forgotten in our life?

(a) What is death?
(b) What life is all about?
(c) What should we do to meet our friends?
(d) What rules our life?
Ans: b

Q304. Select the correct answer from the options given below and complete
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"But we have trouble walking across the street to meet a new neighbour,"
indicates our_______
(a) laziness
(b) indifferent attitude
(c) busy life (d) hate for the neighbour
Ans: b

Q305. Why does the writer derive that we have lost touch with our
humanity?
(a) Because we have landed on the moon
(b) Because we can fire missiles with accuracy
(c) Because science has developed much and made us arrogant
(d) Because people have become indifferent to human values and feelings
Passage:
He sounded the clacker till his arm ached, and at length his heart grew
sympathetic with the birds' thwarted desires. They seemed, like himself, to be
living in a world which did not want them. Why should he frighten them away?
They took upon more and more the aspect of gentle friends and pensioners - the
only friends he could claim as being in the least degree interested in him, for his
aunt had often told him that she was not. He ceased his rattling, and they
alighted anew.
"Poor little dears!" said Jude, aloud. "You shall have some dinner-you shall.
There is enough for us all. Farmer Troutham can afford to let you have some.
Eat, then my dear little birdies, and make a good meal!"
They stayed and ate, inky spots on the nut-brown soil, and Jude enjoyed their
appetite. A magic thread of fellow-feeling united his own life with theirs. Puny
and sorry as those lives were, they much resembled his own.
His clacker he had by this time thrown away from him, as being a mean and
sordid instrument, offensive both to the birds and to himself as their friend. All
at once he became conscious of a smart blow upon his buttocks, followed by a
loud clack, which announced to his surprised senses that the clacker had been
the instrument of offence used. The birds and Jude started up simultaneously,
and the dazed eyes of the latter beheld the farmer in person, the great Troutham
himself, his red face glaring down upon Jude's cowering frame, the clacker
swinging in his hand.
Ans: d
Q306. "He ceased his rattling...." What does 'rattling' refer to?

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Select the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) Shutting of door (b) Noise of clacker
(c) Tweeting of birds
(d) Birds' thwarted desires
Ans: b

Q307. "You shall have some dinner - you shall..."

Who shall get some dinner?
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) Jude
(b) Farmer Trout ham
(c) Birds
(d) Clacker
Ans: c

Q308. Which of the following statements is not true?

(a) Jude loved to see birds eating food
(b) Clacker was not a pleasant instrument to Jude later
(c) Birds did not eat food
(d) Jude sounded the clacker
Ans: c

Q309. Which of the following statements is true about the birds?

A. Birds were very good and old friends of Jude
B. Jude considered birds as his only friends
C. Birds had some dinner
D. Birds were not puny
E. Birds rattled Jude's clacker
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A, B, C Only
(b) C, D, E Only
(c) B, C Only
(d) D, E Only
Ans: c

Q310. Select the correct answer from the options given below and complete
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Jude's Fellow-feeling with birds can be described as one of_______
(a) sympathy
(b) empathy
(c) apathy (d) anti-pathy
Ans: b

Q311. "They seemed, like himself, to be living in a world which did not
want them."
What does this line talk about Jude?
(a) The birds were unhappy
(b) Jude looked like a bird
(c) Jude seemed to be unhappy
(d) Jude was indifferent to the world
Passage:
Dr. Kalam, the 'Missile Man' was the twelfth President of India. He was the
third Muslim President after Dr. Zakir Hussain and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. He
was born at Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) on Oct. 15, 1931. He did
his B.Sc. from St. Joseph's College, Turuchirappalli to become the first graduate
in his family. His mother had to mortgage her gold bangles and necklaces to get
the admission to the prestigious Madras Institute of Technology where he
studied Aeronautical Engineering. Thereafter, Dr. Kalam never looked back.
Dr. Kalam was a staunch nationalist and secular to the core. He could quote
words or sentences with equal ease both from the Holy Koran and the Bhagwat
Geeta. He was a fan of great Tamil poet and philosopher Subramaniam Bharti.
As a boy, he was captivated and charmed by high skies. He had a scientific
temper blended with spirituality. Endowed with a scientific temper, he believed
in astronomy and not astrology. Despite his tremendous achievements, Dr.
Kalam continued to dream about various other achievements.
Under his stewardship, the country's missile development programme took rapid
strides culminating in the successful launching of the Trishul, Prithvi, Agni I
and II, Nag and Akash. In recognition of his talent he was conferred with
country's top civilian honours - Padma Bhushan in 1981, Padma Vibhushan in
1990 and Bharat Ratna in 1997.
He was a great son of India. He always used to say, "I want to ignite young
minds, which are a powerful resource." His mission was to teach 1,00,000
students. Being the President of India, his main focus was to ignite the minds of
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Ans: c

Q312. Select the correct option and complete the sentence.

In 1990, APJ Abdul Kalam was awarded with_
(a) Filmfare Award
(b) Padma Vibhushan Award
(c) Bharat Ratna Award
(d) Padma Bhushan Award
Ans: b

Q313. Choose the correct option of sequence in the given paragraph.

A. He was born on 15 Oct, 1931
B. He was a fan of great Tamil poet
C. Dr. Kalam, the 'Missile Man' was the twelfth President of India
D. Being the President of India, his main focus was to ignite the minds of
people
E. Dr. Kalam was a staunch nationalist
(a) C, A, E, B, D
(b) A, C, D, B, E
(c) E, B, C, D, A
(d) C, B, D, A, E
Ans: a

Q314. Select the correct option and complete the sentence.

Abdul Kalam studied
(a) Mechanical Engineering
(b) Electrical Engineering
(c) Aeronautical Engineering
(d) Electronics Engineering
Ans: c

Q315. Select the correct option and complete the sentence.

Abdul Kalam believed in
(a) Numerology
(b) Astronomy
(c) Astrology
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Ans: b

Q316. Select the correct option and complete the sentence.

Abdul's mother mortgaged her______
(a) Gold bangles
(b) Necklace
(c) Bracelet (d) Gold bangles and necklaces
Ans: d

Q317. Match words in List I with their meanings in List II

List I List II
A. Culminate I. Excellent
B. Staunch II. Granted
C. Conferred III. Loyal
D. Tremendous IV. Conclude

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
(b) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(c) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(d) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Passage:
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
All children, except one, grow up. They soon know that they will grow up, and
the way Wendy knew was this. One day when she was two years old, she was
playing in a garden, and she plucked another flower and ran with it to her
mother. I suppose she must have looked rather delightful, for Mrs. Darling put
her hand to her heart and cried, "Oh, why can't you remain like this forever!"
This was all that passed between them on the subject, but henceforth Wendy
knew that she must grow up. You always know after you are two. Two is the
beginning of the end. Of course, they lived at 14 [ their house number on their
street], and until Wendy came her mother was the chief one. She was a lovely
lady, with a romantic mind and such a sweet mocking mouth. Her romantic
mind was like the tiny boxes, one within the other, that come from the puzzling
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mocking mouth had one kiss on it that Wendy could never get, though there it
was, perfectly conspicuous in the righthand corner.
The way Mr. Darling won her was this: the many gentlemen who had been boys
when she was a girl discovered simultaneously that they loved her, and they all
ran to her house to propose to her except Mr. Darling, who took a cab and
nipped in first, and so he got her. He got all of her, except the innermost box
and the kiss. He never knew about the box, and in time he gave up trying for the
kiss. Wendy thought Napoleon could have got it, but I can picture him trying,
and then going off in a passion, slamming the door.
Ans: c

Q318. Overall, from this passage you can infer that Mrs. Darling:
(a) Is a dominant, complex woman.
(b) Accidentally denies those around her.
(c) Is a artistic and absent-minded. (d) Has a troubled marriage.
Ans: a

Q319. This passage best demonstrates which narrative technique?

(a) Denouement
(b) Characterization
(c) Foreshadowing
(d) Pathos
Ans: b

Q320. Mrs. Darling is described as a lovely lady with______

(a) lovely mind
(b) passionate mind
(c) a romantic mind
(d) no mind
Ans: d

Q321. From the options given below select the correct house number of
Darling family.
(a) 12
(b) 14
(c) 16
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Ans: c

Q322. From the passage, find a word which is similar in meaning to -

'clearly visible'
(a) simultaneously
(b) conspicuous
(c) puzzling
(d) henceforth
Passage:
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
I normally ate with my mother, sitting on the floor of the kitchen. She would
place a banana leaf before me, on which she then ladled rice and aromatic
sambhar, a variety of sharp, homemade pickles and a dollop of fresh coconut
chutney.
The famous Shiva temple, which made Rameswaram so sacred to pilgrims, was
about a ten-minute walk from our house. Our locality was predominantly
Muslim, but there were quite a few Hindu families too, living amicably with
their Muslim neighbours. There was a very old mosque in our locality where my
father would take me for evening prayers. I had not the faintest idea of the
meaning of the Arabic prayers chanted, but I was totally convinced that they
reached God. When my father came out of the mosque after the prayers, people
of different religions would be sitting outside, waiting for him. Many of them
offered bowls of water to my father who would dip his fingertips in them and
say a prayer. This water was then carried home for invalids. I also remember
people visiting our home to offer thanks after being cured. My father always
smiled and asked them to thank Allah, the benevolent and merciful.
The high priest of Rameswaram temple, Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry, was a very
close friend of my father. One of the most vivid memories of my early
childhood is of the two men, each in his traditional attire, discussing spiritual
matters. When I was old enough to ask questions, I asked my father about the
relevance of prayer. My father told me there was nothing mysterious about
prayer. Rather, prayer made possible a communion of the spirit between people.
"When we pray", he said, "you transcend your body and become a part of the
cosmos, which knows no division of wealth, age, caste, or creed."
Ans: b

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in the passage is______
(a) Pitamah Sastry
(b) Parikshit Sahani Sastry
(c) Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry
(d) Pakshi Arjuna Sastry
Ans: c

Q324. The impression of his childhood, i.e., pen-sketch by the narrator is

that of :
(a) A very sound child that was emotionally and financially secure in an
ambience of religious and social harmony and high intellectual mentoring.
(b) An over affluent up bringing by a very busy and professionally successful
priest who was unavailable for his child.
(c) A middle-class narrow-minded grooming which taught selfish ambition and
social disharmony.
(d) A financially insecure environment full of personal and religious bias.
Ans: a

Q325. One of the most powerful expressions of high moral values, spiritual
enlightenment, generosity of spirit and universal wisdom in the given
extract is :
(a) "When you pray,...you transcend your body and become a part of the
cosmos, which knows no division of wealth, age, caste or creed".
(b) "...Two men in their traditional attires discussing spiritual matters".
(c) "The famous Shiva temple... made Rameswaram so sacred to pilgrims".
(d)"...she would place a banana leaf before me, on which she made pickles and a
dollop of fresh coconut chutney".
Ans: a

Q326. In the given extract, the narrator mentions that -

(a) He rarely had lunch or any other meals with his mother
(b) He usually ate with the performing priest of the famous Rameswaram
Temple
(c) He use to practice intermittent fasting
(d) He normally ate with his mother, sitting on the floor of the kitchen
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Q327. From the extract, we may assume that the narrator's father was -
(a) A political figure of great international reputation.
(b) An athlete who believed in praying for his own success only.
(c) A grand, wise devout religious man who was caring, compassionate and
conscious of his role as a father and as a responsible and enlightened individual.
(d) A ascetic who has renounced all his social and family responsibilities.
Ans: c

Q328. Match List - I with List - II

List - I List - II
I. the Arabic prayer chanted; he was
A. Pakshi Lakshmana Sastri
sure that they reached God
B. Though as a child the author II. his father about the relevance of
did not understand prayers
III. was a very close friend of the
C. The famous Shiva Temple
author's father
D. Growing up, the author IV. was a ten-minute walk from the
asked author's home

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(b) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(c) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(d) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Passage:
The psychologist William James said, "One of the deepest desires of human
beings is the desire to be appreciated. The feeling of being unwanted is hurtful".
Expensive jewels are not real gifts; they are apologies for shortcomings. Many
times, we buy gifts for people to compensate for not spending enough time with
them. Real gifts are when you give a part of yourself.
Sincere appreciation is one of the greatest gifts one can give another person. It
makes a person feel important. The desire to feel important is one of the greatest
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The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis but rather the feeling of
being unwanted. -Mother Teresa
Appreciation, in order to be effective, must meet certain criteria:
1 It must be specific. It I tell someone that he did a good job, and walk
away, what will go through his mind? He will think, "What did I do
good?" He will be confused. But when I say, "The way you handled that
difficult customer was great", then he knows what he is being appreciated
for.
2 It must be immediate. The effectiveness is diluted if we show our
appreciation for someone six months after he has done something
commendable.
3 It must be sincere. It must come from the heart. You must mean every
word. What is the difference between appreciation and flattery? The
difference is sincerity. One comes from the heart, the other from the
mouth. One has an ulterior motive and the other is sincere. Some people
find it easier to flatter than to give sincere praise. Don't flatter or get taken
by flatterers.
4 Don't qualify praise with a but. By using the but a connector, we erase the
appreciation. Use "as in addition to that|" or some other appropriate
connector. Say something like "I appreciate your effort and would you
please..." rather than appreciate your effort but..."
5 After giving appreciation, it is not important to you for a receipt or
acknowiedgememt, some peopie are ıоoкmg tor a compumeш m return.
That is not the purpose of appreciation.
Ans: a
Q329. According to the passage, who believed that the biggest disease
today is neither leprosy not tuberculosis but it is feeling of the
unwanted?
(a) William James (b) Mother Teresa
(c) The author of the bestselling "The Monk who sold his Ferrari"
(d) William Shakespeare

Ans: b
Q330. While appreciating someone else, the author suggests that it is wise
to avoid connectors like "but" because
(a) it deepens the sense and spirit of true appreciation.
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(c) it introduces a new character or actor in the conversation.
(d) the listener falls asleep immediately after listening to this.

Ans: b
Q331. Psychologist William James believed that we all as human beings
deeply
(a) resist appreciation
(b) desire sincere appreciation
(c) desire fake appreciation
(d) desire to be left alone

Ans: b
Q332. In order to be rewardingly appreciative, we need the receiver of our
compliment to understand why we are appreciating him. For this, we need
to be very
(a) vague and ambiguous in framing our appreciative statement.
(b) specific in our statement of appreciation
(c) verbose in our statement of appreciation.
(d) rude while expressing our compliments

Ans: b
Q333. True appreciation is a rather rewarding and effective experience for
both the person who pays the compliment as well as the one who receives it.
For this to really happen, it is very important to be
(a) sweet and well behaved while appreciating someone.
(b) suave and articulate when we approached.
(c) sincere and true in our appreciation.
(d) ingenious in our need to hurt others.

Ans: c
Q334. Match List - I with List - II
List - I List - II
I. real gifts; they are apologies for short
A. Expensive jewels are not
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B. In order to be effective in II. need to be specific, immediate and
our appreciation we sincere
III. to wait for a receipt or an
C. It is not important
acknowledgement of the appreciation
IV. is easy to flatter than to give a
D. For some people it
sincere praise

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(b) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-IV
(c) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
(d) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Passage:
When flowers bloom in the lush bamboo plantations in the hills of the north-
east, the tribesmen are thrown into a state of panic. The rare phenomenon of the
flowering of a dwarf-sized bamboo species triggers a boom in the rat
population. They devour the crops in nearby farmlands. The result is famine.
The mauve-coloured flowers sprouting in the hill-slopes in the sprawling Seppa
valley in east Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, are a palpable threat to the
State Government. The worries are justified, if the catastrophe caused by the
flowering of a bamboo species named Mau in Mizoram in 1959 is anything to
go by. Rodents had multiplied in millions during the flowering of bamboos and
ravaged the crops in the foothills.
The flowering of the bamboo species in Arunachal Pradesh was first noticed in
September this year, the depredations by the rats in the paddy, maize and millet
fields from Bhalukpong on the Assam border to Seppa valley in the north were
reported soon. As the agriculture department rushed its field-staff to the affected
areas to fight the ramping rodents with rat-traps and zine phosphate, fresh
alarms were sounded with flowering reported from the Tezu circle.
According to the local MLA much of the crops in Kameng had been destroyed
by October. The State Veterinary Minister also confirmed the reports of a near-
famine condition in that inaccessible region.

Ans: d
Q335. Some of the crops that are grown in the region stretching from
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(a) Wheat, Rice and coffee
(b) Tea, Rice and pulses
(c) Paddy, maize and millets
(d) Apple, Oranges and plum

Ans: c
Q336. The passage mentions that as early as in 1959 the catastrophe caused
by the rodents was noticed and noted. Yet this rat menace still continues.
What does this indicate?
(a) The media did play its proactive role by spreading awareness about this rat-
menace across the country and consequently many effective solutions were
given to the affected farmers from all over India.
(b) The people of the area are rat lovers and they have no problem in living with
rodents.
(c) More should have been done by the State government, media and scientists
to solve this North-eastern crisis.
(d) Scientists think that this is not a problem at all.

Ans: c
Q337. The agriculture departments responded to the rat-rampage
challenge by_____
(a) Rushing the local cadets with DDT sprays which is banned in most of the
countries today
(b) Rushing the village panchayat officials to communicate and comfort the
local farmers distraught with the rodent attack
(c) Training the local farmers
(d) Rushing their field staff to the affected areas to control the rampaging rats

Ans: d
Q338. The passage brings out the serious threat of famine caused due to
(a) the rodent menace
(b) drought
(c) the practice of shifting cultivation in north east India
(d) inability of the experts to tame the rivers that overflow and cause
devastating floods during the monsoon in the north east

Ans: a

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Q339. The blooming flowers in the lush of bamboo plantation of north east
India creates panic and not happiness in the tribes men there because
(a) The striking colours of the flowers attract bees that attack little children
playing in the courtyards.
(b) The sweet smelling flowers attract dangerous grizzly bears.
(c) The scent of the beautiful flowers make the men lazy.
(d) The flowering of certain dwarf-sized bamboos species trigger an increase in
the rat population that eat up the crops in the nearby farmlands.

Ans: d
Q340. Match list I with list II
List I List II
A. According to the
I. confirmed the reports of a near famine
local MLA
B. The state Veterinary II. were used by the field staff to fight the
Minister rodents
C. Rat traps and zinc III. much of the crops in Kameng had been
phosphate destroyed by October
D. Man in the bamboo
IV. Mizoram
species in

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(b) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(c) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(d) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Passage:
In March we moved from the apartment to a rented house on a leafy street, but
it feels as if we are camping in it. All our belongings are still in Swat.
Everywhere there are cardboard boxes full of the kind letters and cards that
people send, and in one room stands a piano none of us can play. My mother
complains about the murals of Greek gods on the walls and carved cherubs on
the ceiling watching her.
Our house feels big and empty. It sits behind an electric iron gate and it
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luxury house arrest. At the back there is a large garden with lots of trees and a
green lawn for me and my brothers to play cricket on. But there are no rooftops
to play on, no children fighting with kites in the streets, no neighbours coming
in to borrow a plate of rice or for us to ask for three tomatoes. We are just a
wall's distance from the next house but it feels miles away.
If I look out, I see my mother wandering around the garden, her head covered
by a shawl, feeding the birds. She looks as if she is singing. maybe that song she
likes: 'Don't kill doves in the garden. /You kill one and the others won't come'.
She is giving the birds the remains of our dinner from the night before and there
are tears in her eyes. We eat much the same here as we did back home rice and
meat for lunch and dinner, while breakfast is fried eggs, chapatis and sometimes
also honey.
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Ans: b
Q341. The narrator compares the house they are living in with
(a) A health resort in Bali
(b) A sub jail in Pakistan
(c) An outhouse in a Victorian manor in England
(d) Farm house in a coffee plantation in South India
Ans: b
Q342. The family described in the extract appeared to be pious because
(a) The mother often sings a benevolent song on saving doves while giving the
leftover food to the birds in the most gentle and humble manner
(b) Everywhere in their house, there were cardboard boxes full of kind letters
and cards from people
(c) A piano stands neglected in a room
(d) The family did not change their food habits

Ans: a
Q343. The extract brings out the mood of
(a) Nostalgia, where the narrator is missing her life back home
(b) Excitement where the narrator is eagerly looking ahead to the new life
waiting for her
(c) Fearful of a stern winter and snow lying ahead
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Ans: a
Q344. The passage tells us that the narrator and her family are staying
(a) in her ancestral home
(b) in a new rented house
(c) in a tourist resort
(d) travelling in a caravan
Ans: b

Q345. From the description in the extract, it appears that the narrator
finds the home
(a) Big, luxurious but very crowded
(b) Strange and very unfamiliar
(c) Big, luxurious but empty
(d) Sprawling, attractive and friendly

Ans: c
Q346. Match list I with list II
List I List II
I. Rice and meet for lunch and dinner and fried
A. We ate
eggs and chapatis for breakfast
II. and I see my mother wandering around the
B. I look out
garden
C. All our
III. still in Swat
belongings are
D. We moved
IV. the apartment to a rented house
from

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

(a) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(b) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(c) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Passage:
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merchant. He was a great miser. One day the merchant saw Nasiruddin praying
inside his house. He was praying in a loud voice asking God to be kind to him
and send him 9999 dinars, not a dinar more, or a dinar less. If God sent him
even one dinar more, he would return all the money. The merchant could not
understand Nasiruddin's prayer. He decided to find out the truth. He put 10000
dinars in a bag and threw it into Nasiruddin's house. Nasiruddin found the bag
and counted the money carefully. He profusely thanked God for giving him
10000 dinars, when he had asked for only 9999 dinars. The merchant heard
Nasiruddin. He realised that Nasiruddin was going to keep the money. He went
to Nasiruddin's house. He called him a liar and demanded that his 10000 dinars
be returned to him. Nasiruddin refused. He claimed that he was not a fool to
believe that any one would throw away 10000 dinars just to test someone's
honesty.
It was his money given by God in answer to his prayer. The merchant decided
to take the matter to the judge. Nasiruddin said that he had no clean clothes to
wear. The merchant gave him some of his own clothes to wear. Then they went
to see the judge.
Ans: a
Q347. The merchant threw the bag of money into Nasiruddin's house
because
(a) He was a miser
(b) He found Nasiruddin's prayer very interesting and wanted to find out the
truth
(c) He wanted to surprise Nasiruddin by helping him and by demonstrating his
kindness
(d) He wanted to catch Nasiruddin red handed while stealing the money
Ans: b

Q348. Nasiruddin was praying in a loud voice because

(a) He wanted to show that he was the cleverest man in Khorasan
(b) He wanted to show that he was a devout and holy man
(c) He wanted his neighbour to hear his prayer asking God for 9999 dinars only
(d) He was in debt and hoped that God would answer his prayers and bail him
out of his poverty
Ans: c
Q349. From the passage it may be concluded that
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(b) Nasiruddin was a very clever man and the merchant was his neighbour and a
miser
(c) Both were smart and very rich and famous
(d) Both were foolish vagabonds
Ans: b

Q350. The merchant demanded from Nasiruddin a sum of

(a) 9999 dinars
(b) 10000 dinars
(c) 99999 dinars
(d) 1000 dinars
Ans: b

Q351. When clever Nasiruddin found the bag of money he knew that
(a) God had actually answered his prayers and sent the money from Heaven
(b) Some traveller had been very careless to leave the money at his place
(c) His benevolent neighbour had thrown it into his house to help him out of his
troubles
(d) His miserly neighbour had thrown it into his house to see what he would do
Ans: d

Q352. Match list I with list II

List I List II
A. Nasiruddin I. both went to see the judge
B. The merchant II. was the cleverest man in Khorasan
C. Nasiruddin III. decided to find out the truth about
claimed Nasiruddin's prayer for 9999 dinars
IV. that he was not a fool to believe that anyone
D. Nasiruddin and
would throw away 10000 dinars to just test some
the merchant
one's honesty

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(b) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(c) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

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(d) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions :

I was first quite disappointed when I heard Baba say, 'Let's have a holiday in
Lucknow this year. Dhiru has been asking us for a long time to go and visit
him.' It was my belief that Lucknow was dull and boring. Baba did say we'd
include a trip to Haridwar and Laxmanjhoola, and the latter was in the hills but
that would be just for a few days. We generally went to either Dajeeling or Puri.
I liked both the sea and the mountains. Lucknow had neither. So, I said to Baba,
'Couldn't we ask Feluda to come with us?'
Feluda has a theory about himself. No matter where he goes, he says,
mysterious things start happening around him. And true enough, the last time he
went with us to Darjeeling, all those strange things happened to Rajen Babu. If
Lucknow could offer something similar, it wouldn't matter too much if the place
itself was boring.
Baba said, 'Felu would be most welcome, but can he get away?' Feluda
appeared quite enthusiastic when I told him. 'Went there in 1958 to play a
cricket match,' he said. I''s not a bad place at all. If you went inside the
Bhoolbhulaia in the Burra Imambara, I'm sure your eyes would pop out. What
an imagination those Nawabs had - My God! 'You'll get leave, won't you?
Feluda ignored my question and continued to speak: 'And it's not just the
Bhoolbhulaia. You'll get to see the monkey bridge over the Gomti, and of
course the battered Residency.' 'What's the Residency?'
'It was the center of the British forces during the Mutiny. They couldn't do a
thing. The sepoys tore it apart.'
Feluda had been at his job for two years. Since he hadn't taken any leave in the
first year, it wasn't difficult for him now to get a couple of weeks off.
Perhaps I should explain here that Feluda is my cousin. I am fourteen and he is
twentyseven. Some people think him crazy; some say he is only eccentric;
others call him just plain lazy. But I happen to know that few men of his age
possess his intelligence. And, if he finds a job that interests him, he can work
harder than anyone I know.
Ans: a

Q353. (The Emperor's Ring-Satyajit Ray)

The narrator of this extract is a/an:

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(a) teenager
(b) adult
(c) old man
(d) cannot be determined from the text
Ans: a

Q354. The narrator was disappointed about his holiday because:

(a) he wanted a holiday with his classmate where there was not much activity
(b) he did not want to go to a city like Lucknow
(c) he wanted to go abroad
(d) he did not want a holiday at all
Ans: b

Q355. The narrator proposed to include Feluda in their trip because:

(a) He was scared to travel alone
(b) He had a dog that could not be left behind
(c) The monotonous and boring trip to Lucknow would become interesting with
his cousin Feluda
(d) He was very weary of a holiday with only his parents
Ans: c

Q356. 'Feluda has a theory about himself, no matter where he goes, he says
mystenious things start happening around him.'
'Theory' in this extract means:
(a) order
(b) lyric
(c) novel
(d) belief
Ans: d

Q357. Baba said, 'Felu would be most welcome, but can he get away’?
'Get away' in this context means
(a) to escape from a person one dislikes
(b) to escape from prison
(c) to manage leave from his job
(d) to break the windows
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Q358. Match Part - A with Part - B.

Part - A Part - B
(A) The Bhoolbhulaia is (I) a monument in Lucknow
(B) Where ever he goes mysterious (II) Feluda
things happen to
(C) The monkey bridge is over (III) the river Gomti
(D) The narrator with his family (IV) Darjeeling and Puri for
holidays usually visited

Choose the correct answer from the ontions riven below :

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(c) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(d) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions :

Once I settled down at the Schwartz High School, Ramanathapuram, the
enthusiastic fifteen-year-old within me re-emerged. My teacher, lyadurai
Solomon, was an ideal guide for an eager young mind that was yet uncertain of
the possibilities and alternatives that lay before it. He made his students feel
very comfortable in class with his warm and open-minded attitude. He used to
say that a good student could learn more from a bad teacher than a poor student
from a skilled teacher. During my stay at Ramanathapuram, my relationship
with him grew beyond that of teacher and pupil. In his company, I learnt that
one could exercise enormous influence over the events of one's own life.
Iyadurai Solomon used to say, "To succeed in life and achieve results, you must
understand and master three mighty forces-desire, belief, and expectation."
Iyadurai Solomon, who later became a Reverend, taught me that before
anything I wanted could happen, I had to desire it intensely and be absolutely
certain it would happen. To take an example from my own life, I had been
fascinated by the mysteries of the sky and the flight of birds form early
childhood. I used to watch cranes and seagulls soar into flight and longed to fly.
I was, convinced that one day I too, would soar up into the skies. Indeed, I was
the first child from Rameswaram to fly. Iyadurai Solomon was a great teacher
because he instilled in all the children a sense of their own worth. Solomon
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had not had the benefits of education, that 1 too could aspire to become
whatever I wished. "With faith, you can change your teacher, Ramakrishana
Iyer, was teaching another class. Inadvertently, I wandered into thather,
Ramakrishana Iyer, was teaching another class. Inadvertently, I wandered into
me by the neck and caned me in front of the whole class. Many months later,
when I scored full marks in mathematics, he narrated the incident to the entire
school in the morning assembly. "Whomsoever I cane becomes a great man!
Take my word, this boy is going to bring glory to his school and to his
teachers." His praise quite made up for the earlier humiliation!
Wings of Fire, Abdul Kalam.
Once I settled down at Schwartz high school, Ramanathapuram, the enthusiastic
fifteenyear-old within me re-emerged.' This sentence means that
(a) Kalam was happy and content fifteen years after joining the new school
(b) He became happy and enthusiastic once again after setting down in his new
school
(c) Since he was a fifteen-year-old, he had no difficulty in adjusting
(d) His new school caught his attention because of fifteen subjects that were
taught there
Ans: d

Q359. Kalam liked his teacher Iyadurai Soloman becasue:

(a) Solomon encouraged Kalam to go on holidays
(b) Solomon helped him became a Rocket Scientist
(c) Solomen made friends with his parents
(d) He was an open-minded congenial person
Ans: b

Q360. Desire, belief, and expectation - these were the three mighty forces
that:
(a) brought Kalam and Space Science together
(b) were the secrets to success according to Iyadurai Soloman
(c) was the motto of Schwartz High School
(d) were the life-lessons that Kalam learnt at ISRO
Ans: b

Q361. Kalam had an aptitude for Aviation and Astronomy is evident from
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(a) he was highly impressed by his school teachers
(b) his parents were illiterate, but they supported his dreams
(c) he was fascinated by the mysteries of the sky and birds
(d) He was impressed by the teachings of his teacher
Ans: c

Q362. RamaKrishna Iyer had caned Kalam in front of the whole class. For
this behaviour Iyer appears to:
(a) authoritative and sensitive
(b) kind, and insensitive
(c) compassionate, understanding but careless
(d) irrational, unethical and insensitive
Ans: d

Q363. Match Part - A with Part - B.

Part - A Part - B
(A) Schwartz High School (I) is in Ramanathapuram
(B) The narrater was the first (II) child from Rameshwaram to fly
(C) The wonderful teacher Mr. (III) said that "With faith you can
Soloman change your destiny
(D) Iyadurai Solomon (IV) taught the narrator

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(c) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions :

"The difference between technology and slavery is that slaves are fully aware
that they are not free."
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
What is Screen Addiction?
Tech or screen addiction is a broad term devised to define obsession with online
video games, Smartphones, tablets, online gambling, online shopping, etc. It is
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myriad ways. We are better connected, well informed, more aware and can
easily do much, much more - all at the click of a button.
Footage of unrest in a foreign land can be conveyed to the world in a matter of
minutes and you can plan your trip to your favourite destination sitting in the
comfort of your homes. We can converse/Skype with our Naani in the "gaon"
with the same ease as shopping online for virtually anything from anywhere.
We can research any topic from manure for our garden to the components of
rocket fuel. We can find our childhood friends on social media or look at Alpha
Centauri with ease. Smartphones and tablets function as a personal diary, daily
planner, calculator, email dispatcher, camera and music player; and are
compact, easy-to-carry devices.
But, all this come with a price - excessive use of this technology can easily
become a dependence, and is also addictive.
As with all other forms of addiction such as alcohol, drugs, and junk food, tech
addiction is also characterized by a need to attain, a "high" which is temporary.
This is followed by a "low" when the addict seeks to reach the exciting "high"
again by all means. Children, teenagers and young adults, who are termed
"Digital Natives" - individuals who have been exposed to online entertainment
form birth or a young age - are at a greater risk of being hooked.
Tech addicts even have an abbreviation for real life: IRL-in real life. Being IRL
is something they begin to shun after a while.
Ans: c

Q364. (Are you a tech addict? - By Ujjwala Karmakar, Science Reporter,

August 2014) "It is indisputable that information technology has changed
our lives for better in myriad ways". This means:
(a) Information Technology has done us more harm than benefit
(b) The contribution of information technology has always been debatable
(c) Our lives have become much more comfortable and well informed due to
Information and Technology
(d) Information and Technology has made us lazy and uninformed
Ans: c

Q365. Getting footage of unrest in a foreign land in minutes shows that we

are :
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(C) happy because the problem is not with us
(D) too selfish to bother about others
(E) worried about safety and security issues
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A), (B) and (E) are correct
(b) (E), (C) and (A) are correct
(c) (D), (E) and (D) correct
(d) (A), (B) and (C) are correct
Ans: a

Q366. "We can research any topic from manure for our garden to the
components of rocket fuel" This statement means that the range of
research we do on screen is:
(a) from very simple to highly complicated theories and facts
(b) limited to scientific theories only
(c) about hobbies like gardening and socializing only
(d) only about the things that matter to us
Ans: a

Q367. Choose the sentence that mentions something done by a digital

native only:
(a) He became an enthusiastic blogger at sixteen and began earning huge profits
(b) She started taking care of the business that her grandfather had set-up
(c) His hobby of pottery painting has become his profession
(d) She started calligraphy five years after leaving school
Ans: a

Q368. Pick out the term that does not refer to 'digital native'
(a) Techie
(b) Netizen
(c) Chef
(d) youtuber
Ans: c

Q369. Match Part - A with Part - B.

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(A) Obsession with video (I) is screen addition games and
smart phones
(B) Smart phones and tablets are (II) our personal diary today
(C) Tech addicts have an (III) IRL abbreviation for in real
life
(D) We can easily find a long lost (IV) Social media childhood friend
on

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
(b) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(c) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(d) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
Passage:
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
The world is running out of food. By 2050, the world population may cross 10
billion people and they may not have enough food for themselves. It is a
prediction by an American socio-biologist that goes viral on social media now
and then. Some websites now have count-down clocks ticking towards the big,
bad hunger day. Scientist believe the earth cannot feed more than 10 billion
people. We are already 7.7 billion and counting. There are nutritionists, socio-
biologists, economists, agricultural and climate scientists trying to figure out
how to stave off global hunger. This is not to sound alarmist, but it does point to
the inevitability that future generations will face one day. So finally, everything
boils down to food, not sovereignty, structure or superiority. One day the person
who has two square meals a day will be the king or the queen. But how? When
10 billion of us inhabit the world, there will be little space left- what with all the
sea erosions and glacier melts - to raise animals or crops. The animals would be
the first to go as meat requires more energy to produce than any other food. If
all the people were to become vegetarians, the food produced would be
sufficient for not more than 10 billion people. And if you have the appetite and
diet of the average American, it would not feed more than 2.5 billion people.
Ans: d

Q370. Select the correct answer from the options given below to fill in the
blank.
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(a) someone superior in knowledge
(b) someone with power
(c) someone with high stature
(d) someone who has sufficient food to feed himself / herself
Ans: d

Q371. Select the correct answer from the options given below to fill in the
blank.
Losing the earth's top soil is alarming as_______
A. it has the highest amount of organic matter
B. it has lot of water in it
C. it has the highest amount of micro-organisms
D. it is not fertile
E. it helps in germination
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A only
(b) A and C only
(c) A, C and E only
(d) D only
Ans: c

Q372. Which of the following does not contribute to global food crisis?
(a) Losing earth's top soil
(b) Shortage of water, energy and land
(c) Growing demand from the population
(d) People becoming vegetarians
Ans: d

Q373. Select the correct answer from options given below to fill in the
blank.
According to the passage, the only solution to tackle global food crisis is
(a) More production of food items
(b) Import of food item
(c) Conservation of food
(d) Export of food item
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Q374. Select the correct answer from the options given below.
What are the reasons behind the huge food waste in India, as suggested in
the passage?
A. Higher food consumption
B. Food abundance
C. Fragmented food system
D. Calculated purchasing
E. Unsound supply chain
(a) A, B, C only
(b) C and E only
(c) C and D only
(d) A and 𝐸 only
Ans: b

Q375. Select the correct answer from the options given below.
What mindset change has been suggested by the author in the passage?
(a) From 'food scarcity' mode to 'food abundance'
(b) From 'food consumption' mode to 'food storage'
(c) From 'food abundance' mode to 'food security'
(d) From 'food packing' mode to 'food transportation'
Passage:
Read the passage carefully and answer questions from given in the end.
Premchand, one of India's most highly acclaimed short-story writers, lived near
Varanasi and wrote about the villages of eastern Uttar Pradesh during the
Independence movement. While I was writing these stories, I met a journalist in
Varanasi, and during what I thought was an informal conversation I mentioned
that I was a great admirer of the legendary Munshi Premchand, although at the
same time I made it clear that I could not aspire to his greatness. Within hours
there was a story on the United News of India wire, which reaches the remotest
corners of the country, saying, 'Mark Tully aims to be the modern Premchand.'
That prompted an editorial in an august daily headlined 'Munshi Mark Tullyji.'
Fortunately, the daily did say that I had 'confessed my limitations'. The editorial
ended with the hope that 'Munshi Tullyji's modern Decameron will mirror the
emergence of new forces with their impact on traditional lifestyles and
democracy itself.
I do not know whether the daily will judge these stories to live up to its
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I wanted to write stories about the impact on traditional village life of the
changes taking place in India. I felt that too many changes had already taken
place in western Uttar Pradesh, which has been heavily influenced by the
prosperity and modernity of Delhi. Not enough change has taken place in Bihar
to the east. In the villages and towns where I looked for my stories, I found the
old ways still surviving but the modern coming in fast.
Ans: c

Q376. Select the correct answer from the options given below to fill in the
blank.
The passage depicts that the narrator is a great admirer of
(a) Mark Tully
(b) Daily Newspaper
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Premchand
Ans: d

Q377. Select the correct answer from the options given below.
Why did the narrator chose to write about the village in eastern Uttar
Pradesh?
(a) He wanted to criticise the people of the place
(b) Munshi Mark Tully inspired him to go there
(c) He was greatly influenced by the prosperity and modernity of India
(d) He wanted to write stories about the impact of changing India on traditional
village life
Ans: d

Q378. Select the correct answer from the options given below to fill in the
blank.
Premchand, one of India's most highly acclaimed short story writers, wrote
about
(a) the United News of India
(b) the civilised community of New Delhi
(c) the villages of eastern Uttar Pradesh
(d) the rustic life of Western Uttar Pradesh
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Q379. Select the correct answer from the options given below to fill in the
blank.
The editorial of an august daily newspaper hoped that
(a) Mark Tully will mirror the emergence of new forces with their impact on
traditional life style
(b) someday he would be referred as Munshi Mark Tully
(c) he would become a journalist in Varanasi
(d) Premchand would confess his limitations
Ans: a

Q380. Select the correct answer from the options given below to fill in the
blank.
Uttar Pradesh was slightly influenced by the
(a) Independence movement
(b) limitations of Mark Tully
(c) traditional village life
(d) prosperity and modernity of Delhi
Ans: d

Q381. Select the correct answer from the options given below.
What is common between Mark Tully and Munshi Premchand?
(a) Both of them were fond of reading United News
(b) Both of them confessed their limitations
(c) Both of them chose to write about eastern Uttar Pradesh
(d) Both shifted from Bihar to the West
Passage:
My grandmother, Krishtakka, never went to school so she could not read. Every
Wednesday, the magazine would come and I would read the next episode of this
story to her. During that time, she would forget all her work and listen with the
greatest concentration. Later, she could repeat the entire text by heart. My
grandmother too never went to Kashi, and she identified herself with the novel's
protagonist. So more than anybody else she was the one most interested in
knowing what happened next in the story and used to insist that I read the serial
out to her.
Ans: c

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(a) she was lazy in reading
(b) she was a school drop-out
(c) she had never been to a school
(d) she was not interested in reading
Ans: c

Q383. Which of the following words does indicate the grandmother’s state
of mind during the story narrator session
(a) Disinterested
(b) Worried
(c) Absorbed
(d) Distracted
Ans: c

Q384. Which of the following word does not fit to the grandmother's
attitude towards the novel's protagonist?
(a) Interested
(b) Sympathetic
(c) Empathetic
(d) Curious
Ans: b

Q385. What is the style of the given passage?

(a) Poetic
(b) Narrative
(c) Dramatic
(d) Reflexive
Ans: b

Q386. From the given concept, we infer that the grandmother was
(a) Curious
(b) Indifferent
(c) Helpful
(d) Compassionate
Ans: a

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(a) Newspapers
(b) Storybooks
(c) Magazines
(d) Scriptures
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Relating words |09
Q1. From the following options choose the pair of words that carry the
same relationship as Monster: Giant
(a) Tiger - Leopard
(b) Bull - Crocodile
(c) Galaxy - Garden
(d) Hope - anguish
Ans:
Q2. From the given pair of words, choose the one which do not carry the
same relationship:
Parent: Offspring
(a) Cow: Calf
(b) Hen: Chicken
(c) Mother: Daughter
(d) Brother: Cousin
Ans: d
Q3. From the given pair of words, choose the pair which do not carry the
same relationship as:
Severe - Strong
(a) Endemic - Pandemic
(b) Parson - Priest
(c) Prison - Confinement
(d) Monstrous - tiny
Ans: c
Q4. From the given pair of words, choose the pair which carry the same
relationship as:
Motivation: Inspiration
(a) aspire: endeavour
(b) forgo: accept
(c) valuable: in expensive
(d) simple: complex
Ans: a
Q5. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the
same relationship as
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(a) Nature: Natural
(b) Machine: God made
(c) Illiterate: Educated
(d) Introvert: Extrovert
Ans: a
Q6. Which of the following pair of words is Antonyms in their mutual
relationship
(a) Obsolete - Modern
(b) Obstinate - Stubborn
(c) Obstruct - Prevent
(d) Obvious - Evident
Ans: a
Q7. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the
same relationship as.
Pessimist: Optimist
(a) Morning: Dawn
(b) Protagonist: Antagonist
(c) Curate: Preserve
(d) Architecture: Construction
Ans: b
Q8. Which of the following pairs of words is Synonymous in their mutual
relationship
?
(a) Indifferent - Uncaring
(b) Nimble - Slow
(c) Nourish - Starve
(d) Nasty - Benevolent
Ans: a
Q9. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carry the same
relationship as allegory: Fable
(a) Church: Chapel
(b) Monastery: Hospital
(c) Park: House
(d) Politics: Army
Ans:
Q10. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carry the
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Extempore: Rehearse
(a) Beautiful: Serene
(b) Fatigue: Exhaustion
(c) Battle: Peace
(d) Infant: Child
Ans:
Q11. From the given options choose the pair of words that carry the same
relationship as:
Virtue : Morali
(A) Sin : Profane
(B) Law : Chaos
(C) Day : Night
(D) Story : Novel
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (B) only
(b) (A) only
(c)(C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans:
Q12. Mark the option that has a relationship similar to the capitalized pair
of words:
SAFE: UNSAFE
(a) Virtuous Vicious
(b) Plunder Loot
(c) Sin Profane
(d) Right Just
Ans: a

Q13. Choose the pair of words from the given list which bears the same
relationship to each
other as in: SOLITUDE: CHAOS
(a) Joyful Blissful
(b) Thunder Storm
(c) Daydream Nightmare
(d) Story Tale
Ans: c
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of words:
INTELLIGENT: FOOLISH
(a) Rare Common
(b) Rose Jasmine
(c) Bare Empty
(d) Assist Help
Ans: a
Q15. Choose from the given options, the pair of words which carry a
relationship similar to: VIRTUAL: REAL
(a) Human Homo sapiens
(b) Atmosphere Hydrosphere
(c) Genuine Sanguine
(d) Air Oxygen
Ans: b
Q16. Mark the option that has a relationship similar to the capitalized pair
of words:
SAFE: UNSAFE
(a) Virtuous: Vicious
(b) Right: Just
(c) Sin: Profane
(d) Plunder: Loot
Ans: a
Q17. Choose the pair of words from the given list which bears the same
relationship to each other as in:
SOLITUDE: CHAOS
(a) Thunder: Storm
(b) Story: Tale
(c) Daydream: Nightmare
(d) Joyful: Blissful
Ans: c
Q18. Mark the option that has a relationship similar to the capitalised pair
of words:
INTELLIGENT: FOOLISH
(a) Rare: Common
(b) Bare: Empty
(c) Assist: Help
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Ans: a
Q19. Choose from the given options, the pair of words which carry a
relationship similar to:
Virtual: Real
(a) Genuine: Sanguine
(b) Atmosphere: Hydrosphere
(c) Air: Oxygen
(d) Human: Homo sapiens
Ans: c
Q20. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the
same relation as
PUNGENT: PLEASANT
(a) BRIGHT: RADIANT
(b) NATIVE: INDIGENOUS
(c) OFFENSIVE: COURTEOUS
(d) SUBMISSIVE: COMPLIANT
Ans: c
Q21. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the
same relation as
REDEEM: RECOVER
(a) RIGHTEOUS: HONEST
(b) REPULSIVE: ATTRACTIVE
(c) REMOTE: PROXIMATE
(d) RELINQUISH: OCCUPY
Ans: a
Q22. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the
same relation as
VOLATILE: STABLE
(a) RAVAGE: RUIN
(b) VICIOUS: VIRTUOUS
(c) VANITY: PRIDE
(d) RAPID: SWIFT
Ans: b
Q23. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the
same relation as
SMALL: MINIATURE
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(b) BUSTLE: MOTIONLESS
(c) EXUBERANT: EXCITMENT
(d) SUDDEN: EXPECTED
Ans: c
Q24. From the given options, select the pair of words that carry the same
relationship as:
Modern: Primitive
(a) Dawn: Morning
(b) Heaven: Zenith
(c) Busy: Idle
(d) Active: Dynamic
Ans: c
Q25. From the given options, select the pair of words that carry the same
relationship as:
Crusade: War
(a) Fable: Story
(b) Intelligent: Dull
(c) Astonished: Surprised
(d) Eatable: Edible
Ans: a,c,d
Q26. From the given options, select the pair of words which carry the same
relationship as:
Culturological: Chaotic
(a) Finite: Infinite
(b) Melody: Music
(c) Morals: Values
(d) Mother: Parent
Ans: a
Q27. From the given options, select the pair of words which carry the same
relationship as:
Transparent: Opaque
(a) Stable: Dynamic
(b) Dumb: Speechless
(c) Cute: Charming
(d) Numerals: Numbers
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Q28. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carry the
same relationship as
OBLIVIOUS: CONSCIOUS
(a) liable: responsible
(b) laugh: smile
(c) hear: listen
(d) life: death
Ans: d
Q29. From the options given below, choose the one that has a relationship
similar to the one between the capitalized words
COMMON: UNCOMMON
(a) forgive: forgiven
(b) forgiving: revengeful
(c) revenge: revengeful
(d) clear: clarity
Ans: b
Q30. From the options given below, choose the pair of words that has a
relationship similar to the one between
RAGE: INDIGNATION
(a) regard: insult
(b) shame: fame
(c) wonder: surprise
(d) hope: pessimism
Ans: c
Q31. From the options given below, choose the one that has a relationship
similar to the one between the capitalized words
RELIABLE: UNRELIABLE
(a) drastic: extreme
(b) coward: meek
(c) ring: sing
(d) beautiful: ugly
Ans: d
Q32. From the options given below, choose the pair of words that carries
the same relationship as - BOON: BANE
(a) Bustle - Haste
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(c) Blame - Applaud
(d) Baffle - Frustrate
Ans: c
Q33. From the options given below choose the pair of words that carries
the same relationship as - Decay: Deteriorate
(a) Gigantic: Enormous
(b) Gallant: Coward
(c) Genuine: Artificial
(d) Gloom: Bright
Ans: a
Q34. From the options given below, choose the pair that carries the same
relationship as - Nourish: Nurture
(a) Vigilant: Negligent
(b) Vulgar: Ungraceful
(c) Dull: Bright
(d) Wicked: Noble
Ans: b
Q33. From the options given below, pair of words, choose the pair that
carries the same relationship as- Massive: Minute
(a) Fragile - Brittle
(b) Foe - Opponent
(c) Frantic-Calm
(d) Fabricate - Construct
Ans: c
Q34. From the given pair of words, select the one that carries the same
relations as-
Lazy: Listless
(a) Affection: Aversion
(b) Dusk: Dawn
(c) Foolish: Fatuous
(d) Brainy: Barmy
Ans: c
Q35. From the given pair of words, select the one that carries the same
relations as-
Suitable: Inept
(a) Misfortune: Mishap
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(c) Construct: Create
(d) Trouble: Torment
Ans: b
Q36. From the given pair of words, select the one that carries the same
relations as-
Shriek: Whisper
(a) Cautions: Negligent
(b) Prohibit: Forbid
(c) Refined: Elegant
(d) Transient: Temporary
Ans: a
Q37. From the given pair of words, select the one that carries the same
relations as-
Protagonist: Antagonist
(a) Primitive: Ancient
(b) Eagerness: Insensitivity
(c) Follower: Disciple
(d) Deficient: Scarce
Ans: b
Q38. From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the
same relationship to the given pair of words.
Insipid: Plain
(a) Trivial: Insignificant
(b) Irksome: Pleasant
(c) Lazy: Agile
(d) Rough: Innocent
Ans:
Q39. From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the
same relationship to the given pair of words.
Complete: Partial
(a) Silent: Reticent
(b) Cautious: Alert
(c) Roam: Wander
(d) Gallant: Coward

Q40. From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the
same relationship to the given pair of words:

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Apparent: Evident
(a) Tranquil: Excited
(b) Foster: Nurture
(c) Negligent: Careless
(d) Identical: Distinct
Ans:

Q41. From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the
same relationship to the given pair of words:
Regret: Rejoice
(a) Stable: Steady
(b) Prevent: Promote
(c) Console: Comfort
(d) Hurry: Haste
Ans:
Q42. From the given options, select the one that carries the same relation
as.
'Attach: Detach'
(a) Barren: Fertile
(b) Timid: Coward
(c) Ridiculous: Funny
(d) Jealous: Envious
Ans: a
Q43. From the given options, select the one that carries the same relation
as.
'Medley: Mixture'
(a) Iterate: Repeat
(b) Coarse: Fine
(c) Abundance: Scarcity
(d) Triumph: Failure
Ans: a
Q44. From the given options, select the one that carries the same relation
as.
'Retreat: Advance'
(a) Garrulous: Talkative
(b) Oblivion: Forgetfulness
(c) Savage: Civilised

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(d) Obstinate: Stubborn
Ans: c
Q45. From the given options, select the one that carries the same relation
as-
'Meek: Modest'
(a) Blunt: Sharp
(b) Finally: Eventually
(c) Clever: Stupid
D Condemn: Approve
Ans: b

Q46. From the given options, select the one that carries the same
relationship as:
Miser: Spendthrift
(a) Perilous: Dangerous
(b) Calamity: Adversity
(c) Enmity: Friendship
(d) Innumerable: Countless
Ans: c
Q47. From the given options, select the one that carries the same
relationship as:
Doubtful: Sceptical
(a) Dreary: Dull
(b) Resist: Submit
(c) Wicked: Virtuous
(d) Comic: Tragic
Ans: a
Q48. From the given options, select the one that carries the same
relationship as:
Wisdom: Folly
(a) Rescue: Help
(b) Entire: Whole
(c) Ponder: Think
(d) Annoy: Please
Ans: d
Q49. From the given options, select the one that carries the same
relationship as:

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Massacre: Slaughter
(a) Recede: Proceed
(b) Extravagant: Economical
(c) Tyranny: Cruelty
(d) Haste: Delay
Ans: c
Q50. From the given options, select the one that carried the same relation
as: -
Subsequent: Prior
(a) Durable: Fragile
(b) Pristine: Unspoiled
(c) Remittance: Payment
(d) Rekindle: Reawaken
Ans: a
Q51. From the given options select the one that carries same relation as
Relegate: Promote
(a) Fright: Dread
(b) Apprehension: Confidence
(c) Perilous: Risky
(d) Delicious: Tasty
Ans: b
Q52. From the given options select the one that carries same relation as
Manufacture: Produce
(a) Competence: Capability
(b) Generous: Greedy
(c) Frank: Shy
(d) Feeble: Strong
Ans: a
Q53. From the given options select the one that carries same relation as
Severe: Harsh
(a) Conceal: Reveal
(b) Companion: Comrade
(c) Deny: Accept
(d) Blunt: Sharp
Ans: b
Q54. From the given options select the one that carries the same relation
as:

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Demolish: Construct
(a) Chivalrous: Cowardly
(b) Absurd: Ridiculous
(c) Submissive: Humble
(d) Blemish: Tarnish
Ans: a
Q55. From the given options select the one that carries the same relation
as:
Deficient: Surplus
(a) Wrath: Anger
(b) Extravagant: Frugal
(c) Valiant: Brave
(d) Unique: Rare
Ans: b
Q56. rom the given options select the one that carries the same relation as:
Provoke: Incite
(a) Transient: Permanent
(b) Eradicate: Eliminate
(c) Advance: Deteriorate
(d) Abolish: Restore
Ans: b
Q57. From the given options select the one that carries the same relation
as:
Commence: Initiate
(a) Proficient: Incompetent
(b) Candid: Sly
(c) Curious: Eager
(d) Delicious: Tasteless
Ans: c
Q58. Choose the pair from the given options that shows a similar relation
as the pair: -
THERMOMETER: TEMPERATURE
(a) Millimetre: Scale
(b) Length: Breadth
(c) Solar Energy: Sun
(d) Cardiograph: Heart rate
Ans: d

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Q59. Select the pair of words from the options given below, that best
illustrates a similar relation as the pair: -
Lively: Dull
(a) Employed: Jobless
(b) Flower: Bud
(c) Factory: Labour
(d) Happy: Gay
Ans: a
Q60. Select the pair from the given options that best illustrate a similar
relationship as the pair: -
Bicycle: Wheel
(a) Hammer: Nail
(b) Oven: Fire
(c) Candle: Wick
(d) Bulb:Light
Ans: c
Q61. Choose the pair from the given options that shows a similar relation
as the pair: -
CHALK: BLACKBOARD
(a) Type: Point
(b) Table: Chair
(c) Door: Handle
(d) Ink: Paper
Ans: d
Q62. From the given pairs of words, choose the pair which carries the same
relation as:
Light: Blind
(a) Language: Deaf
(b) Speech: Dumb
(c) Tongue: Sound
(d) Voice: Vibration
Ans: b
Q63. From the given pairs of words, choose the pair which carries the same
relation as:
Walk: Stumble
(a) Trot: Race
(b) Look: Ogle

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(c) Hear: Ignore
(d) Speak: Stammer
Ans: d
Q64. From the given pairs of words, choose the pair which carries the same
relation as:
Sound: Cacophony
(a) Taste: Style
(b) Speech: Oration
(c) Smell: Stench
(d) Sight: Panorama
Ans: c
Q65. From the given pairs of words, choose the pair which carries the same
relation as:
Run: Jog
(a) Pick: Bounce
(b) Swim: Dive
(c) Rain: Drizzle
(d) Dance: Sing
Ans: c
Q66. From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the
same relationship to the given pair of words:
Moral: Immoral
(a) Mediocre: Average
(b) Delay: Prolong
(c) Arrogant: Modest
(d) Apparent: Evident
Ans: c
Q67. From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the
same relationship to the given pair of words:
Abundant: Scarce
(a) Trivial: Ordinary
(b) Cautious: Reckless
(c) Adamant: Rigid
(d) Reproach: Disapprove
Ans: b
Q68. From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the
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Constant: Incessant
(a) Renovate: Reconstruct
(b) Malice: Love
(c) Despise: Praise
(d) Peaceful: Placid
Ans: a
Q69. From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the
same relationship to the given pair of words:
Deficiency: Inadequacy
(a) Proclaim: Withhold
(b) Detestable: Heinous
(c) Careless: Alert
(d) Offensive: Benevolent
Ans: b
Q70. From the options given below, select the one which carry a similar
relationship to
Pugnacious: Quarrelsome
(a) Concede: Permit
(b) Consent: Object
(c) Conspicuous: Hidden
(d) Cherish: Descend
Ans: a
Q71. From the given options, select the one which is Opposite in meaning to
the given word:
Gracious: Courteous
(a) Fantastic: Marvellous
(b) Feeble: Strong
(c) Grudge: Affection
(d) Heretic: Religious
Ans: drop
Q72. From the given options select the pair of words which carries the
same relationship to the given pair of words
Flourish: Prosper
(a) Feud: Peace
(b) Fatigue: Vigour
(c) Happy: Melancholy
(d) Loyal: Faithful

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Ans: d
Q73. From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the
same relationship to the given pair of words
Capable: Competent
(a) Awkward: Clumsy
(b) Apparent: Indistinct
(c) Comparison: Kindness
(d) Authentic: Fake
Ans: a
Q74. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the
Same relationship as: Demolish: Build
(a) Nurture: Nourish
(b) Boon: Bane
(c) Jolt: Jerk
(d) Resume: Restart
Ans: b
Q75. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the
Same relationship as: Collapse: Rise
(a) Jovial: Merry
(b) Raze: Destroy
(c) Isolation: Association
(d) Constant: Static
Ans: c
Q76. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the
same relationship as :
Despise : Detest
(a) Censure : Criticise
(b) Bleak: Bright
(c) Callous: Compassionate
(d) Cease : Commence
Ans: a
Q77. From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the
same relationship as:
Fragile: Frail
(a) Fantasy: Reality
(b) Fabricate: Destroy
(c) Flourish: Blossom

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(d) Feud: Harmony
Ans: c
Q78. Select the option that shows the similar relation to the pair given
below:
Promise: Fulfil
(a) Freedom: Defeat
(b) Confession: Crime
(c) Law: Enforce
(d) Win: Victory
Ans: c
Q79. Out of the given options, choose the correct one:
Fleet: Trucks: _________: Teachers
(a) Student
(b) Group
(c) Free
(d) Faculty
Ans: d
Q80. Out of the given options, choose the correct one:
Deplete: Decrease: _________: Avoid
(a) Increase
(b) Shun
(c) Receive
(d) Miss
Ans: b
Q81. From the given pair of words choose the pair which carries the same
relation as -
FOUNDATION: HOUSE
(a) Pen: Stand
(b) Scaffold: Hinge
(c) Paper: Wood
(d) Pedestal: Statue
Ans: d

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Synonyms |10
Q1. Pick the word that has a similar meaning to:
'incredible'
(a) Huge
(b) Disgusting
(c) Shocking
(d)Remarkable
Ans: c

Q2. Pick a word which means the same as ' sumptuous'

(a)lavish
(b) horrible
(c) vegetable
(d)traffic
Ans: b

Q3. Pick a word that means the same as ' legible'

(a)readable
(b) Praise worthy
(c) edible
(d)washable
Ans: b

Q4. Pick a word that has a similar meaning to 'intricate'

(a)detailed
(b) sporting
(c) humble
(d)ordinary
Ans: d

Q5. Choose the option which is closest in meaning to the word "EVOKE"
A. To hesitate/stammer
B. To call/appeal
C. To paint/depict
D. To rob/plunder

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(a) B Only
(b) C Only
(c) D Only
(d) A Only
Ans: a

Q6. Find a word from the given options which means the same as
'PROTECTED'
(a) Certain
(b) Enclosed
(c) Secured
(d) Traced
Ans: c

Q7. Find a word from the given options which means the same as
'CALLED'.
(a) Counted
(b) Summoned
(c) Spat out
(d) Gurgle
Ans: b

Q8. Find the word from the options which means 'CHANCE'.
(a) Evoke
(b) Symbol
(c) Opportunity
(d) Organise
Ans: c

Q9. Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as:
CONFRONT
(a) Tolerate
(b) Face
(c) Injure
(d) Ridicule
Ans:

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Q10.Match List - I with List - II.

Synonym Word
(A) Sacred (I) Admire
(B) Precious (II) Reputation
(C) Fame (III) Holy
(D) Appreciate (IV) Valuable
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(d) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
Ans:

Q11.Match List - I with List - II.

Word Synonym
(A) Assist (I) Parted
(B) Separated (II) Help
(C) Apprehension (III) Request
(D) Appeal (IV) fear
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(c) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(d) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
Ans:
Q12.Match List - I with List - II.
Synonym Word
(A) Lenient (I) danger
(B) Ornamental (II) untimely
(C) Premature (III) decorative
(D) Peril (IV) moderate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
(a) (A) − (I), (B) − (II), (C) − (III), (D) − (IV)
(b) (A) − (IV), (B) − (III), (C) − (I), (D) − (II)

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(c) (A) − (IV), (B) − (III), (C) − (II), (D) − (I)
(d) (A) − (I), (B) − (III), (C) − (IV), (D) − (II)
Ans:

Q13.Match List - I with List - II.

Word Synonym
(A) General (I) Over statement
(B) Hyperbole (II) Usual
(C) Impeccable (III) Fair
(D) Just (IV) Faultless
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(c) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
Ans:

Q14.Find a word from the option given below which means the same as
'Exciting’:
(a) unbound
(b) labour
(c) thrilling
(d) cordial
Ans:

Q15.The word which means the same an ‘denizen’ is:

(a) Locker-room
(b) Paintings
(c) Inhabitants
(d) Soil
Ans:

Q16.The word from the given options, which is most nearly same in
meaning to the word given: COVETOUS
(a) Greedy
(b) Evaporate

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(c)Season
(d) Audacious weather
Ans:

Q17.Match List I with List II

LIST I (Word) LIST II (Synonym)
A. Debate I. Discuss
B. Jump up II. Leap
C. Stranger III. Unknown person
D. Ethics IV. Morals

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
(b) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(c) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
Ans: a

Q18.Give the synonym (or a word with same or similar meaning) of the
underlined word in the following sentence.
As she grew older, she became more articulate:
(a) Stronger
(b) Well spoken
(c) Clever
(d) Dull
Ans: b

Q19.The synonym (word with a similar meaning) of 'Advantage' is:

(A) Benefit
(B) Helium
(C) Devotion
(D) Tired

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: a

Q20. From the given options, choose the one which is closest in meaning to
'MAESTRO':
(A) Master
(B) Beginner
(C) Novice
(D) Tyro
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: a
Q21. Match List - I with List - II.
Word Synonym
(A) Debate (I) Argue
(B) Jump (II) Leap
(C) Stranger (III) Unknown
(D) Morals (IV) Values
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (1), (B) (II), (C) - (III), (D) (IV)
(b) (A) (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(c) (A) (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
(d) (A) (1), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Q22.Give the synonym (or a word with same or similar meaning) of the
underlined word in the following sentence.
As she grew older, she became more articulate:

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(a) athletic
(b) expressive
(c) cunning
(d) sleepy
Ans: b

Q23.The synonym (word with a similar meaning) of 'Advantage' is:

(A) Benefit
(B) Hydrogen
(C) Devotion
(D) Exhaustion
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: a

Q24.From the given options, choose the one which is closest in meaning to
"MAESTRO”:
(a) Master
(b) Servant
(c) Leopard
(d) Vehicle
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (A) only
(b) (B) only
(c) (C) only
(d) (D) only
Ans: a

Q25.From the given options, choose the word which is very similar in
meaning to-
ABUNDANT
(a) Significant

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(b) Semblance
(c) Plentiful
(d) Vibrant
Ans: c

Q26. From the given options, choose the word which is very similar in
meaning to-
ACCOLADE
(a) Blame
(b) Praise
(c) Rebuke
(d) Amaze
Ans: b

Q27.From the given options, choose the word that is very similar in
meaning to-
CORDIAL
(a) Smooth
(b) Friendly
(c) Sophisticated
(d) Reserved
Ans: b

Q28.From the given options, choose the word which is very similar in
meaning to-
INTIMIDATE
(a) Calm
(b) View
(c) Leave
(d) Frighten
Ans: d

Q29.Select the word from the given options which means the same as
"expanded"

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(a) valour
(b) grandeur
(c) accomplished
(d) augmented
Ans: d

Q30.From the options given below select the synonym of the underlined
word in the following sentence.
Her outstanding performance mesmerised everyone.
(a) unexpected
(b) distinguished
(c) challenging
(d) abrupt
Ans: b

Q31.From the options given below select synonym of the underlined word
in the following sentence.
Success is not built on success; it is built on failure, frustrations and
(a)happiness
(b) calamity
(c) geometry
(d)signature
Ans: b

Q32.From the options given below select the synonym of the underlined
word in the following sentence.
The atmosphere in the hills at night frightened him.
(a) friendly
(b) weird
(c) amusing
(d) frivolous
Ans: b

Q33.From the options given below, choose the Synonym of the underlined

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word in the following sentence.
He failed in his last interview because of his diffidence.
(a) meekness
(b) weight
(c) height
(d) intelligence
Ans: a

Q34.From the options given below, choose the Synonym of the underlined
word in the following sentence. A grandiose speech was delivered by the
producer at the inaugural function.
(a) mathematical
(b) geometrical
(c) magnificent
(d) geographical
Ans: c

Q35.From the options given below, choose the word which means the same
as "SCORNFULLY".
(a) creativity
(b) beautifully
(c) contemptuously
(d) inspirationally
Ans: c

Q36.From the options given below, choose the word which means the same
as 'exhausted'
(a) animated
(b) motivated
(c) outdated
(d) depleted
Ans: d

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meaning to the given underlined word: Appal
(a) Dismay
(b) Inceptive
(c) Embrace
(d) Liturgy
Ans: a

Q38.Choose the word from the options given below that is closest in
meaning to the given underlined word:Flare
(a) Prudence
(b) Armour
(c) Responsibility
(d) Blaze
Ans: d

Q39.Select the word from the options given below that is closest in meaning
to the given underlined word. Solitude
(a) Melody
(b) Loneliness
(c) Mindfulness
(d) Statement
Ans: b

Q40.From the options given below, choose the word that is nearest in
meaning to the given underlined word. Vigilant
(a) Smart
(b) Ambitious
(c) Watchful
(d) Intelligent
Ans: c

Q41.From the given options, choose the one which is similar in meaning to-
Aversion
(a) Aggression

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(b) Assertion
(c) Dislike
(d) Impudence
Ans: c

Q42.From the given options, choose the one which is similar in meaning to -
Diligent
(a) Intelligent
(b) Energetic
(c) Modest
(d) Industrious
Ans: d

Q43.From the options given below, select the word which means the same
as- 'Tie'
(a) Drawer
(b) Tether
(c) Drive
(d) Type
Ans: b

Q44.From the options given below, select the word which is similar in
meaning to ‘Praise'
(a) Resident
(b) Redundant
(c) Appreciate
(d) Simplify
Ans: b

Q45.From the given options, select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word: Alleviate
(a) Relieve
(b) Increase

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(c) Amplify
(d) Intensity
Ans:

Q46.From the given options, select the one which is closest in meaning to
the given word. Provoke
(a) Comfort
(b) Praise
(c) Agitate
(d) Promote
Ans:

Q47.From the given options, select the one which is closest in meaning to
the given word.Novel
(a) Outdated
(b) Obsolete
(c) Ordinary
(d) Modern
Ans:

Q48.From the given options, select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word Relinquish
(a) Capture
(b) Continue
(c) Surrender
(d) Hold
Ans:

Q49.Choose the word from the given options that is closest in meaning to
the given word
'PUGNACIOUS'
(a) Rebellious
(b) Amusing

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(c) Quarrelsome
(d) Desirable
Ans: c

Q50.From the given options choose the one which is closest in meaning to
'CLING'
(a) Attach
(b) Detach
(c) Release
(d) Forward
Ans: a

Q51.From the given options choose the one which is closest to.
"Enchanting"
(a) Witty
(b) Pleasant
(c) Comical
(d) Harmful
Ans: b

Q52.Choose the word from the option that is closest in meaning to the given
word.
'GIGANTIC'
(a) Miniature
(b) Monstrous
(c) Diligent
(d) Awkward
Ans: b

Q53.From the given options, select the word that is closest/similar in

meaning to the given word: Feeble
(a) Weak
(b) Arrogant

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(c) Sick
(d) Vain
Ans: a

Q54.From the given options, select the word that is closest/similar in

meaning to the given word: Ecstatic
(a) Disoriented
(b) Enraptured
(c) Annoyed
(d) Bewildered
Ans: b

Q56.From the given options, select the word that is closest/similar in

meaning to the given word: Correspondence
(a) Argument
(b) Contracts
(c) Address
(d) Letters
Ans: d

Q57.From the given options, select the word that is similar in meaning to
the given word: Voracious
(a)Timid
(b) Hungry
(c) Angry
(d) Quick
Ans: b

Q58.From the given options select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word:
WARRIOR
(a) Soldier
(b) Sailor

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(c) Pirate
(d) Spy
Ans: a

Q59.From the given options select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word:
HARBINGER
(a) Postman
(b) Host
(c) Forerunner
(d) Artist
Ans: c

Q60.From the given options select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word:
TIMID
(a) Angry
(b) Beautiful
(c) Medium
(d) Meek
Ans: d

Q61.From the given options select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word:
ABUNDANT
(a) Inexpensive
(b) Plenty
(c)Insufficient
(d) Daring
Ans: b

Q62.From the given options select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word. STRINGENT
(a)Semblance

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(b) Semantics
(c) Strict
(d) Stringy
Ans: c

Q63.From the given options select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word. RESCUE
(a) Command
(b) Help
(c) Restrict
(d) Hinder
Ans: b

Q64.From the given options select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word.
CANDID
(a) Explore
(b) Appeal
(c) Shine
(d) Frank
Ans: d

Q65.From the given options select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word.
HOMAGE
(a) Celebrate
(b) Tribute
(c) Abide
(d) Grateful
Ans: b

Q 66. Choose from the given options one that is closest in meaning to
"succulent"
(a) Unappetizing

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(b) Dehydrated
(c) Tasteless
(d) Juicy
Ans: d

Q67.Choose from the given options one that is closest in meaning to

"unscrupulous"
(a) Upstanding
(b) Candid
(c) Unethical
(d) Trustworthy
Ans: c
Q68.From the given options, choose the word closest in meaning to
"Vacuous"
(a) Intelligent
(b) Expressionless
(c) Meaningful
(d) Thinking
Ans: b

Q69.Choose from the given options one that is closest in meaning to

"Acquitted"
(a) Guilty
(b) Culpable
(c) Absolved
(d) Liable
Ans: c

Q70.From the options given below, select the word that is similar in
meaning to -
Pensive
(a) Spontaneous
(b) Spiteful

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(c) Reflective
(d) Tragic
Ans: c

Q71.From the options given below, select the word that is similar in
meaning to -
Venerable
(a) Reliable
(b) Valuable
(c) Esteemed
(d) Redeemed
Ans: c

Q72.From the options given below, select the word that is similar in
meaning to -
Mammoth
(a) Gigantic
(b) Miniscule
(c) Perilous
(d) Magnificent
Ans: a

Q73Match the word in List I with its meaning in List II

List I (Word) List II (Meaning)
A. Aesthetic I. Literary theft
B. Euthanasia II. A brief statement
C. Plagiarism III. Mercy killing
D. Summary IV. Beauty
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
(b) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

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(c) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(d) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Ans: d

Q74.From the given options, select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word: NOVELTY
(a) Royalty
(b) Defensive
(c) Happily
(d) Originality
Ans: d

Q75.From the given options, select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word: ATROCIOUS
(a) Loving
(b) Unpleasant
(c) Attractive
(d) Youthful
Ans: b

Q76.From the given options, select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word: ACCOMPLISH
(a) Object
(b) Demerit
(c) Disaster
(d) Succeed
Ans: d

Q77.From the given options, select the one which is similar in meaning to
the given word: GENUINE
(a) Lapse
(b) Fictitious
(c) Authentic
(d) Infant
Ans: c

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Q78.From the options given below select the one which is closest in
meaning to 'Alien'
(a) Spaceship
(b) Bright
(c) Foreigner
(d) Forgery
Ans: c

Q79.From the options given below select the one which is closest in
meaning to 'Profuse'
(a) Refuse
(b) Abundant
(c) Produce
(d) Profile
Ans: b

Q80.From the options given below select the one which is closest in
meaning to 'Ferry'
(a) Angel
(b) Farmer
(c) Witch
(d) Boat
Ans: d

Q81.From the options given below select the one which is closest in
meaning to 'Modest'
(a) Humble
(b) Medium
(c) Modern
(d) Marvel
Ans: a

Q82.From the given options choose the word which is similar in meaning to
the word given: Prospective
(a) Proud

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(b) Prosperous
(c) Perplexed
(d) Potential
Ans: d

Q83.From the given options below, find the word that is similar in meaning
to :
Irreproachable
(a)Tiny
(b) Huge
(c) Blameless
(d) Immense
Ans: c

Q84.From the options, given below choose the word which is similar in
meaning to :
Atrocity
(a) Envy
(b) Violence
(c) Jealousy
(d) Absurdity
Ans: b

Q85.From the given options, find the word which is similar in meaning to :
Deceptive
(a) Disgraceful
(b) Misleading
(c) Dutiful
(d) Debatable
Ans: b

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Q1. Choose the antonym of the word 'tragic' from the options given below:
(a) Terrible
(b) Comic
(c) Tragedy
(d) Terrific
Ans: b
Q2.Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the word 'transparent'
(a) Clear
(b) Lucid
(c) Opaque
(d) Translucent
Ans: c
Q3.Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word:
"Vegetables are plentiful source of vitamins."
(a) Rich
(b) Sparse
(c) Opulent
(d) Huge
Ans: a
Q4.Match words in List I with the antonyms in List II
List I List II
A. Approached I. Neglect
B. Alive II. Retreat
C. Attention III. Deceased
D. Advance IV. Receded
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(b) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
(c) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(d) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
Ans:

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