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| 101. |
Harold's dream was fearful because |
| A. | Harold's dream was fearful because |
| B. | it brought him face to face with reality |
| C. | it was full of vivid pictures of snakes |
| D. | he saw huge elephant in it |
| Answer» B. it brought him face to face with reality | |
| 102. |
In his childhood, the narrator looked "more like a foreigner than a Dawood Bohri" This was because he was |
| A. | In his childhood, the narrator looked "more like a foreigner than a Dawood Bohri" This was because he was |
| B. | a foreign child |
| C. | a very healthy boy |
| D. | tell and smart |
| Answer» E. | |
| 103. |
According to their passage, the children make life difficult for their parents |
| A. | According to their passage, the children make life difficult for their parents |
| B. | by their ceaseless curiosity |
| C. | by unceasing bombardment of questions |
| D. | by asking irrelevant questions |
| Answer» B. by their ceaseless curiosity | |
| 104. |
This yearning, over the years, has |
| A. | This yearning, over the years, has |
| B. | persisted |
| C. | soared |
| D. | declined |
| Answer» B. persisted | |
| 105. |
A knowledge of history is necessary to interpret current problems because |
| A. | A knowledge of history is necessary to interpret current problems because |
| B. | they have roots in the past |
| C. | they can be contrasted with the past events |
| D. | they may be repetitions of past events |
| Answer» D. they may be repetitions of past events | |
| 106. |
Which one of the following best illustrates the relationship between the phrases: (i) 'eschew the glittering prizes' and (ii) 'idyllic and rural paradise'? |
| A. | Which one of the following best illustrates the relationship between the phrases: (i) 'eschew the glittering prizes' and (ii) 'idyllic and rural paradise'? |
| B. | unless you do (i), you cannot have (ii) |
| C. | (i) and (ii) are identical in meaning |
| D. | first of all you must have (ii) in order to do (i) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 107. |
The floor of the forest was soft because |
| A. | The floor of the forest was soft because |
| B. | the forest did not harden it on account of trees |
| C. | the travellers were wearing boots |
| D. | the shoes had nails on their sole and heel |
| Answer» B. the forest did not harden it on account of trees | |
| 108. |
Should human sciences be developed because they will |
| A. | Should human sciences be developed because they will |
| B. | provide more knowledge of the physical word |
| C. | make us conscious of the changing world |
| D. | make us conscious of the changing in ourselves |
| Answer» E. | |
| 109. |
'Others' in the last sentence refers to |
| A. | 'Others' in the last sentence refers to |
| B. | other people |
| C. | other nations |
| D. | other communities |
| Answer» B. other people | |
| 110. |
According to the author his countrymen should |
| A. | According to the author his countrymen should |
| B. | read the story of other nations |
| C. | have a better understanding of other nations |
| D. | not react to other actions |
| Answer» C. have a better understanding of other nations | |
| 111. |
A man with moral courage can |
| A. | A man with moral courage can |
| B. | defy his enemies |
| C. | overcome all difficulties |
| D. | face a situation boldly |
| Answer» D. face a situation boldly | |
| 112. |
According to the passage the increasing use of fertilisers is responsible for |
| A. | According to the passage the increasing use of fertilisers is responsible for |
| B. | abundance of food |
| C. | disturbance in the ecological system |
| D. | water pollution |
| Answer» D. water pollution | |
| 113. |
The Sociologists referred to it in the passage say that the relationship between industry and elementary education was one |
| A. | The Sociologists referred to it in the passage say that the relationship between industry and elementary education was one |
| B. | based on mutual need |
| C. | based entirely on the need of the industry |
| D. | based entirely on economic need |
| Answer» C. based entirely on the need of the industry | |
| 114. |
Murderers, gangsters and crooks referred to in the passage given above |
| A. | Murderers, gangsters and crooks referred to in the passage given above |
| B. | always manage to get away |
| C. | are often glorified in detective stories |
| D. | are wiser than their victims |
| Answer» C. are often glorified in detective stories | |
| 115. |
In this passage, 'a benevolent power interested in men's affairs' means |
| A. | In this passage, 'a benevolent power interested in men's affairs' means |
| B. | a supernatural power of god |
| C. | beauty of nature |
| D. | the spirit of science |
| Answer» B. a supernatural power of god | |
| 116. |
When the writer refers to corduroy's 'utilitarian tenacity' he means that |
| A. | When the writer refers to corduroy's 'utilitarian tenacity' he means that |
| B. | though expensive, it is economic in the long run |
| C. | it is useful because it is durable |
| D. | it has remained fashionable over several years |
| Answer» C. it is useful because it is durable | |
| 117. |
In this passage, the narrator is a patient of |
| A. | In this passage, the narrator is a patient of |
| B. | heart disease |
| C. | polio |
| D. | paralysis |
| Answer» C. polio | |
| 118. |
The expression "more than a modicum of truth" means |
| A. | The expression "more than a modicum of truth" means |
| B. | some truth |
| C. | much truth |
| D. | more than a small amount of truth |
| Answer» D. more than a small amount of truth | |
| 119. |
Talking about the health all time makes people |
| A. | Talking about the health all time makes people |
| B. | always suffer from imaginary illness |
| C. | sometimes suffer from imaginary illness |
| D. | rarely suffer from imaginary illness |
| Answer» E. | |
| 120. |
The central idea of passage could be best expressed by the following |
| A. | The central idea of passage could be best expressed by the following |
| B. | The employee outlook towards work is justified |
| C. | The employee must change their outlook towards work |
| D. | The employees would never change their work culture |
| Answer» C. The employee must change their outlook towards work | |
| 121. |
The attitude of lowly and genteel towards strangers was |
| A. | The attitude of lowly and genteel towards strangers was |
| B. | virtually the same |
| C. | entirely different |
| D. | completely indifferent |
| Answer» C. entirely different | |
| 122. |
Cyril dissected dead birds to |
| A. | Cyril dissected dead birds to |
| B. | see if he would like to become a doctor |
| C. | please his grandmother |
| D. | satisfy his curiosity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 123. |
The enjoyment of the physical possession of things |
| A. | The enjoyment of the physical possession of things |
| B. | is one of the privileges of wealth which has not been changed |
| C. | is one of the privileges of wealth which should be curtailed |
| D. | has little to do with the prerogatives of wealth |
| Answer» B. is one of the privileges of wealth which has not been changed | |
| 124. |
Speech can be curse, because it can |
| A. | Speech can be curse, because it can |
| B. | hurt others |
| C. | lead to carelessness |
| D. | create misunderstanding |
| Answer» D. create misunderstanding | |
| 125. |
"To dispense with a requirement" means |
| A. | "To dispense with a requirement" means |
| B. | to do without the demand |
| C. | to drop the charge |
| D. | to cancel all formal procedure |
| Answer» B. to do without the demand | |
| 126. |
Male lions protect their cubs |
| A. | Male lions protect their cubs |
| B. | from the members of their own species |
| C. | from hyenas only |
| D. | from hyenas as much as from other enemies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 127. |
The main theme of this passage is |
| A. | The main theme of this passage is |
| B. | electronic industry in Japan |
| C. | industrial comparison between Japan and Britain |
| D. | the role of marketing efficiency in industrial prosperity |
| Answer» D. the role of marketing efficiency in industrial prosperity | |
| 128. |
Which one of the following phrases best helps to bring out the precise meaning of 'loathsome creatures'? |
| A. | Which one of the following phrases best helps to bring out the precise meaning of 'loathsome creatures'? |
| B. | Security bug and slimy tentacles |
| C. | Fearful dream and slug-like animals |
| D. | Slimy tentacles and slug-like animals |
| Answer» D. Slimy tentacles and slug-like animals | |
| 129. |
According to their passage, parents do their best to discourage curiosity in their children |
| A. | According to their passage, parents do their best to discourage curiosity in their children |
| B. | because they have no time |
| C. | because they have no patience to answer them |
| D. | because they feel that their children ask stupid questions continuously |
| Answer» E. | |
| 130. |
Teachers are not high on the list of corruption because they do not have |
| A. | Teachers are not high on the list of corruption because they do not have |
| B. | courage |
| C. | opportunities |
| D. | support |
| Answer» C. opportunities | |
| 131. |
According to the writer, a study of famous battles of history would |
| A. | According to the writer, a study of famous battles of history would |
| B. | be beneficial to wise men |
| C. | provide food to modern leaders for reflection |
| D. | be more useful than a general knowledge of ancient history |
| Answer» C. provide food to modern leaders for reflection | |
| 132. |
To carve out a bright future man should |
| A. | To carve out a bright future man should |
| B. | analyse dangers that lie ahead |
| C. | try to avoid dangers |
| D. | overcome fear and dangers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 133. |
Suitable title for this passage can be |
| A. | Suitable title for this passage can be |
| B. | Nationalism breeds unity |
| C. | Nationalism - a road to world unity |
| D. | Nationalism is not enough |
| Answer» D. Nationalism is not enough | |
| 134. |
The need for a greater understanding between nations |
| A. | The need for a greater understanding between nations |
| B. | was always there |
| C. | is no longer there |
| D. | is more today than ever before |
| Answer» D. is more today than ever before | |
| 135. |
People with physical courage of ten lack |
| A. | People with physical courage of ten lack |
| B. | mental balance |
| C. | capacity for reasoning |
| D. | emotional stability |
| Answer» C. capacity for reasoning | |
| 136. |
Laws of nature differ from man-made laws because |
| A. | Laws of nature differ from man-made laws because |
| B. | the former state facts of Nature |
| C. | they must be obeyed |
| D. | they are natural |
| Answer» B. the former state facts of Nature | |
| 137. |
The Himalayan caterpillar uses prominent colours to |
| A. | The Himalayan caterpillar uses prominent colours to |
| B. | warn the predator |
| C. | attack the predator |
| D. | reveal itself |
| Answer» B. warn the predator | |
| 138. |
Dantes heard the key grate in the lock when the |
| A. | Dantes heard the key grate in the lock when the |
| B. | cell door was shut |
| C. | cell door was opened |
| D. | storeroom was opened |
| Answer» E. | |
| 139. |
The passage implies that |
| A. | The passage implies that |
| B. | some Londoners love to spend their time near the Piccadilly circus |
| C. | no Londoner wants to be in Piccadilly circus |
| D. | Piccadilly circus is a hazardous place |
| Answer» D. Piccadilly circus is a hazardous place | |
| 140. |
Newspapers lack a sense of discrimination because |
| A. | Newspapers lack a sense of discrimination because |
| B. | they do not separate the real news from mere sensationalism |
| C. | they have to accept whatever is received on the wires |
| D. | limited manpower makes serious evolution impossible |
| Answer» B. they do not separate the real news from mere sensationalism | |
| 141. |
We found great joy on account of |
| A. | We found great joy on account of |
| B. | wearing nailed boots |
| C. | the good long walk on the road |
| D. | walking occasionally through the forest |
| Answer» E. | |
| 142. |
The author makes out a case for |
| A. | The author makes out a case for |
| B. | organic system |
| C. | Research and Development in organisations |
| D. | an understanding between senior and middle level executives |
| Answer» B. organic system | |
| 143. |
A healthy man should be concerned with |
| A. | A healthy man should be concerned with |
| B. | his work which good health makes possible |
| C. | looking after his health |
| D. | his health which makes work possible |
| Answer» B. his work which good health makes possible | |
| 144. |
The word 'assessment' means |
| A. | The word 'assessment' means |
| B. | enquiry |
| C. | report |
| D. | evaluation |
| Answer» D. evaluation | |
| 145. |
According to the passage, natural justice can be brought about by |
| A. | According to the passage, natural justice can be brought about by |
| B. | administrative authority remaining vigilant |
| C. | administrative authority upholding rules of natural justice |
| D. | administrative authority farming rules suitably |
| Answer» E. | |
| 146. |
When the lionesses go in search for their prey, they are very |
| A. | When the lionesses go in search for their prey, they are very |
| B. | serious |
| C. | cautious |
| D. | playful |
| Answer» C. cautious | |
| 147. |
The industry needs a literate work-force because |
| A. | The industry needs a literate work-force because |
| B. | its expansion needs sound learning |
| C. | it relies heavily on expertise |
| D. | it promotes a competitive spirit |
| Answer» E. | |
| 148. |
Nehru though that children |
| A. | Nehru though that children |
| B. | were tailing clouds of glory |
| C. | held promise for a better future |
| D. | were like flowers to be loved and admired |
| Answer» C. held promise for a better future | |
| 149. |
Modern medicine is primarily concerned with |
| A. | Modern medicine is primarily concerned with |
| B. | promotion of good health |
| C. | people suffering from imaginary illness |
| D. | people suffering from real illness |
| Answer» C. people suffering from imaginary illness | |
| 150. |
The employees in our country |
| A. | The employees in our country |
| B. | are quite punctual but not duty conscious |
| C. | are not punctual, but somehow manage to complete their work |
| D. | are somewhat lazy but good natured |
| Answer» B. are quite punctual but not duty conscious | |