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151.

Arrange the following words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.1. Gemlike2. Geminate3. Gemmier4. Geminal5. Gemini

A. 4, 3, 2, 1, 5
B. 3, 5, 4, 1, 2
C. 4, 2, 5, 1, 3
D. 4, 5, 2, 1, 3
Answer» D. 4, 5, 2, 1, 3
152.

Arrange the five given words in the order in which they will appear in the English dictionary.1. PUKE2. PIKE3. PEAK4. POKE5. PACK

A. 1, 2, 4, 5, 3
B. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
C. 5, 3, 2, 4, 1
D. 5, 3, 4, 2, 1
Answer» D. 5, 3, 4, 2, 1
153.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1) Yellow2) Yester3) Yours4) Yocto5) Yards

A. 52134
B. 51243
C. 52413
D. 51342
Answer» C. 52413
154.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.Philosophy

A. Local
B. Loos
C. Sophy
D. So
Answer» B. Loos
155.

Arrange the following words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.1. Perturb2. Pertain3. Perform4. Perfume5. Perfect

A. 5, 3, 4, 2, 1
B. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C. 5, 3, 4, 1, 2
D. 4, 5, 1, 2, 3
Answer» B. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
156.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.i. Victoryii. Victoriousiii. Vaccineiv. Vacancy

A. ii, i, iv, iii
B. ii, iii, iv, i
C. ii, iv, iii, i
D. iv, iii, ii, i
Answer» E.
157.

Four options are given below. One of the four options can't be formed by using the alphabets of the word PERSPECTIVE. Find that one word.

A. PROSPECT
B. SEPTIC
C. RESPECT
D. TRIP
Answer» B. SEPTIC
158.

A word is represented by only set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘J’ can be represented by 32, 41 etc and ‘V’ can be represented by 76, 97 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘ANTS’.Matrix-I 012340HBCLB1FGMCH2EDGHM3LGJCA4KJEHIMatrix-II 567895POTRQ6PQNQP7RVYYU8NWNRW9SOVYZ

A. 23, 89, 43, 78
B. 31, 66, 42, 95
C. 34, 67, 57, 95
D. 22, 89, 13, 88
Answer» D. 22, 89, 13, 88
159.

From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word:DUPLICATE

A. PLATE
B. DUCTILE
C. LUCID
D. TEAM
Answer» E.
160.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘K’ can be represented by 10, 22 et and ‘ Z’ can be represented by 85, 58 et. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘PERK’.Matrix - I 012340FGJEA1KJALI2DDKHC3BAIGL4MEJLDMatrix - II 567895XWRZT6OQUTN7XOTVO8ZSNOV9PYOTY

A. 13, 02, 66, 68
B. 95, 41, 57, 22
C. 32, 02, 87, 56
D. 30, 04, 75, 96
Answer» C. 32, 02, 87, 56
161.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Prayer2. Plane3. Prey4. Predate5. Picture

A. 51234
B. 51243
C. 52143
D. 52134
Answer» D. 52134
162.

From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at LAST position?1. Jailor 2. Javelin 3. Jam 4. Jagged 5. Jacket

A. Javelin
B. Jailor
C. Jacket
D. Jagged
Answer» B. Jailor
163.

Arrange the following words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.1. Pertinacious2. Perturbation3. Perborate4. Perceptive5. Perchance

A. 3, 5, 4, 2, 1
B. 3, 4, 5, 1, 2
C. 3, 4, 5, 2, 1
D. 3, 5, 4, 1, 2
Answer» C. 3, 4, 5, 2, 1
164.

From the given words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.SCALDING

A. DICES
B. SNAIL
C. ALIGN
D. CLANG
Answer» B. SNAIL
165.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which key occur in the dictionary.1. Onion2. Onset3. Oxide4. Overt5. Opera

A. 12543
B. 13543
C. 21345
D. 12345
Answer» B. 13543
166.

Arrange the dates in chronological order starting from the recent.1. September 14, 2012 2. February 16, 2016 3. August 12, 2013 4. June 13, 2013

A. 2, 1, 4, 3
B. 4, 3, 2, 1
C. 2, 4, 3, 1
D. 2, 3, 4, 1
Answer» E.
167.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The column and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘E’ can be represented by 01, 86, etc. and ‘N’ can be represented by 04, 89, etc. similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “FACE”.Matrix-I Matrix-II 01234 567890FEKON 5MEZST1PMACT 6ZKFCZ2ZGWIQ 7LQZYD3DFALR 8AEISN4OISPX 9QZTYI

A. 31, 32, 02, 56
B. 67, 86, 97, 98
C. 00, 12, 13, 01
D. 23, 89, 68, 23
Answer» D. 23, 89, 68, 23
168.

From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at FOURTH position?1. Camera2. Candy3. Candle4. Camel5. Cactus

A. Candy
B. Cactus
C. Camera
D. Candle
Answer» E.
169.

Find the order of appearance of the given words in the English Dictionary:a. Preparationb. Preoccupationc. Premeditationd. Preservation

A. a, b, d, c
B. d, b, a, c
C. b, c, d, a
D. c, b, a, d
Answer» E.
170.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.Abettor

A. Bettor
B. Wrote
C. Rot
D. Abet
Answer» C. Rot
171.

Arrange the colours of the rainbow (in the reverse order) (from the top edge):Red, Orange, ______1. Blue2. Indigo3. Yellow4. Green5. Violet

A. 3, 4, 1, 2, 5
B. 4, 3, 2, 5, 1
C. 5, 3, 4, 2, 1
D. 2, 4, 3, 1, 5
Answer» B. 4, 3, 2, 5, 1
172.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by it is row and next by its column, for example, ‘U’ can be represented by 14, 95, etc., and ‘M’ can be represented by 23, 88, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “PARK”.Matrix – I Matrix – II 01234 567890CUGJD5AVKTH1SFJNU6LRTOP2YPVMF7IQWYP3IEACH8FHRMS4TKDQL9UGAQB

A. 21, 55, 67, 41
B. 79, 55, 87, 41
C. 21, 31, 67, 57
D. 79, 32, 67, 57
Answer» C. 21, 31, 67, 57
173.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.POSSESSION

A. SESSION
B. POSE
C. POISE
D. OBSESS
Answer» E.
174.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix – I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix – II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘G’ can be represented by 31, 13 etc and ‘X’ can be represented by 89, 75 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘AWRY’.Matrix – I 012340BFBJB1FICGM2AAMLI3GGAFG4ADBEDMatrix – II 567895ORNSP6SYTSS7XTYNZ8QXZPX9OWVVO

A. 21,78,42,56
B. 32,54,98,31
C. 33,77,21,12
D. 20,96,56,77
Answer» E.
175.

A word is represented by only set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The column and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘W’ can be represented by 11, 59, etc., and ‘M’ can be represented by 30, 99, etc. similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “CRUSH”.Matrix-I Matrix-II 01234 567890CPYEH5 UQSCW1OWESI6JDIAT2NQRPX7RLEAV3MGICY8PSKXJ4HONYE9ZVULM

A. 33, 23, 56, 86, 40
B. 00, 75, 55, 57, 40
C. 00, 76, 97, 13, 03
D. 58, 22, 55, 12, 41
Answer» C. 00, 76, 97, 13, 03
176.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Troupe2. Torpedo3. Tungsten4. Tremble5. Torrential

A. 52413
B. 25413
C. 25431
D. 52431
Answer» C. 25431
177.

Arrange the following words in the order of the dictionary & select the option showing the proper order:1. Still, 2. Stall, 3. Stool, 4. Store, 5. Stare

A. 2, 5, 3, 1, 4
B. 2, 3, 1, 5, 4
C. 2, 5, 1, 3, 4
D. 2, 5, 3, 4, 1
Answer» D. 2, 5, 3, 4, 1
178.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘J’ can be represented by 20, 96, etc. and ‘T’ can be represented by 12, 34, etc.Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “FILL”.Matrix – I Matrix – II 01234 567890AEISN5DFAKL1LZTYI6OISPX2JGWIQ7FELON3MEZST8PMAC T4ZKFCZ9QJTYI

A. 42, 02, 10, 56
B. 56, 65, 97, 59
C. 23, 02, 13, 77
D. 75, 99, 59, 10
Answer» E.
179.

Arrange the dates in ascending chronological order?1. 11- July-19872. 15- Aug- 19543. 20- Jan- 20014. 21 - Feb -2000

A. 1234
B. 2143
C. 2431
D. 1342
Answer» C. 2431
180.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Grown2. Grape3. Grind4. Gesture5. Gentle

A. 54123
B. 54132
C. 54231
D. 54213
Answer» D. 54213
181.

Four options are given below. One of the four options can't be formed by using the letters of the word QUESTIONNAIRE. Find that one word.

A. NEST
B. QUOTE
C. INTEGRATION
D. QUIET
Answer» D. QUIET
182.

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1. Book2. Cut3. Tree4. Print5. Paper

A. 3, 2, 5, 4, 1
B. 3, 5, 1, 4, 2
C. 1, 4, 5, 3, 2
D. 1, 3, 5, 4, 2
Answer» B. 3, 5, 1, 4, 2
183.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘E’ can be represented by 10, 22, etc, and ‘O’ can be represented by 55, 98, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘PROBE’.Matrix - I 012340PVREM1EMPVR2VREMP3MPVRE4REMPVMatrix - II 567895OABTJ6TJOAB7ABTJO8JOABT9BJTOA

A. 00, 33, 86, 95, 04
B. 43, 40, 55, 88, 34
C. 31, 02, 67, 56, 04
D. 24, 21,12, 96, 00
Answer» C. 31, 02, 67, 56, 04
184.

Arrange the following words in a logical and meaningful order (according to population).1. Andhra Pradesh2. Madhya Pradesh3. Arunachal Pradesh4. Uttar Pradesh5. Himachal Pradesh

A. 4-2-1-5-3
B. 4-2-1-3-5
C. 4-1-2-3-5
D. 4-1-2-5-3
Answer» B. 4-2-1-3-5
185.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.TRANSFORMED

A. ROSE
B. TRADE
C. STRAP
D. SAND
Answer» D. SAND
186.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘J’ can be represented by 42, 87, etc., and ‘N’ can be represented by 04, 89, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “JECT”.Matrix - I 012340AETSN1LMICI2UESVX3DGWLR4OKJCZMatrix - II 567895ZGWIQ6YMBTA7LQZYD8FEJTN9UIYVX

A. 42, 01, 88, 21
B. 87, 21, 02, 02
C. 42, 86, 13, 68
D. 23, 21, 43, 88
Answer» D. 23, 21, 43, 88
187.

Arrange the following activities in a logical and meaningful order.1. Marriage hall booking2. Deciding marriage day3. Inviting guests4. Marriage ceremony5. Invitation cards printing

A. 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
B. 2, 1, 5, 3, 4
C. 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
D. 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
Answer» C. 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
188.

Choose the meaningful word from the given jumbled word:ETTLOB

A. botlte
B. bottel
C. betotl
D. bottle
Answer» E.
189.

Arrange the following organisms in a logical and meaningful order. 1. Dinosaurs2. Mammals3. Early Reptiles4. Bacteria5. Fish

A. 5, 4, 2, 3, 1
B. 4, 5, 1, 3, 2
C. 4, 3, 5, 1, 2
D. 4, 5, 3, 1, 2
Answer» E.
190.

Directions: Arrange these following words as they will be in a dictionary:i) Credentialii) Creediii) Creaseiv) Crematev) Credible

A. i, ii, iii, iv, v
B. i, v, iii, iv, ii
C. v, i, ii, iii, iv
D. iii, i, v, ii, iv
Answer» E.
191.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.1. Journey2. Judge3. Jingling4. Jingle5. Judgement

A. 32541
B. 53142
C. 43125
D. 15342
Answer» D. 15342
192.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.i. Applicationii. Approveiii. Appealiv. Astonishing

A. ii, iii, iv, i
B. iii, ii, i, iv
C. iii, i, ii, iv
D. i, ii, iii, iv
Answer» D. i, ii, iii, iv
193.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘J’ can be represented by 34, 20 ect and ‘Q’ can be represented by 78, 97 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘INKY’.Matrix-I Matrix-II 01234 567890FCKMC 5YSVNW1JFKAB 6PXOZZ2JFKGB 7YVYQY3JBIFJ 8RQUQO4EFBHB 9WRQTX

A. 32, 58, 02, 75
B. 34, 85, 98, 10
C. 43, 89, 04, 55
D. 11, 67, 03, 65
Answer» B. 34, 85, 98, 10
194.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented by 30, 75, etc., and ‘E’ can be represented by 32, 69, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word “PHONE”.Matrix – I Matrix – II 01234 567890UV FCD5SNLAH1LYKEJ6UOZYE2XPVMK7BXDCP3BREUH8XHDMT4ALDXN9VFAXO

A. 21, 86, 98, 57, 32
B. 79, 34, 99, 56, 13
C. 21, 59, 66, 42, 68
D. 79, 87, 66, 44, 10
Answer» C. 21, 59, 66, 42, 68
195.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.PRONUNCIATION

A. PIANOR
B. NUPART
C. CREATO
D. CITARO
Answer» D. CITARO
196.

In the following question, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.RINGINGS

A. RING
B. SING
C. GRIN
D. GRAIN
Answer» E.
197.

From the given alternatives, according to the dictionary, which word will come at the LAST position?1. Expiration2. Expertise3. Exposing4. Exposed5. Explosion

A. Expiration
B. Explosion
C. Exposed
D. Exposing
Answer» E.
198.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.Jurisprudence

A. Ripe
B. Rude
C. Jury
D. Run
Answer» D. Run
199.

Arrange the dates in chronological order from the earliest to the most recent.1. May 15, 1992 2. March 25, 1991 3. August 09, 1992 4. Aug 19, 1991

A. 2, 4, 1, 3
B. 3, 2, 1, 4
C. 2, 3, 1, 4
D. 3, 4, 2, 1
Answer» B. 3, 2, 1, 4
200.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The set of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example ‘K’ can be represented by 32, 01 etc and ‘R’ can be represented by 79, 99 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘GLUE’.Matrix I 012340FKDAC1HDAIH2LALGF3GHKDL4EECMKMatrix II 567895XNUOQ6VXPZX7PNNXR8XSQXV9UOSZR

A. 30, 33, 78, 43
B. 21, 67, 98, 32
C. 23, 34, 57, 40
D. 33, 87, 12, 67
Answer» D. 33, 87, 12, 67