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This section includes 1600 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Verbal Ability knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Nehru though that children |
| A. | were tailing clouds of glory |
| B. | held promise for a better future |
| C. | were like flowers to be loved and admired |
| D. | held no hope for mankind |
| Answer» C. were like flowers to be loved and admired | |
| 2. |
Nehru enjoyed |
| A. | reading and writing books |
| B. | fighting political and social evils |
| C. | resisting tyranny |
| D. | doing all the above and much more |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Which of the statements reflects Nehru point of view? |
| A. | Humanism is more important than science |
| B. | Science is supreme and humanism is subordinate to it |
| C. | Science and Humanism are equally important |
| D. | There is no ground between science and humanism |
| Answer» D. There is no ground between science and humanism | |
| 4. |
In this passage, 'a benevolent power interested in men's affairs' means |
| A. | a supernatural power of god |
| B. | beauty of nature |
| C. | the spirit of science |
| D. | the total man |
| Answer» B. beauty of nature | |
| 5. |
A 'many-side personality' means |
| A. | a complex personality |
| B. | a secretive person |
| C. | a person having varied interests |
| D. | a capable person |
| Answer» D. a capable person | |
| 6. |
The distinction conferred by wealth |
| A. | was unfair to the poor |
| B. | was unlikely to spread throughout the world |
| C. | was very great when there were many rich people |
| D. | was very great when there were few rich people |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Which one of the following best describes the passage? |
| A. | It tell us about the usefulness of corduroy |
| B. | It talks us about the virtues of corduroy |
| C. | It persuades us to buy corduroy |
| D. | It makes as understand the everlasting appeal of corduroy to the young |
| Answer» C. It persuades us to buy corduroy | |
| 8. |
According to the author, the special quality of corduroy is that |
| A. | it needs no ironing |
| B. | it combines the virtues of both cotton and velvet |
| C. | it contains the correct mixture of cotton and velvet |
| D. | both the rich and that not-so rich can afford to buy it |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
Corduroy is a fabric for all seasons because |
| A. | it can be worn not only in winter but also in summer |
| B. | of its peculiar texture and warmth |
| C. | it is made popular by catchy advertisements |
| D. | gentleman can wear it in both formal and informal occasions |
| Answer» B. of its peculiar texture and warmth | |
| 10. |
According to the passage, corduroy is essential in a gentleman wardrobe because |
| A. | it goes with Wellington boots |
| B. | its current revival gives a taste of the latest fashion |
| C. | it has its associations with good upbringing and a conservative lifestyle |
| D. | it can be an idea alternative to the woollen clothes |
| Answer» D. it can be an idea alternative to the woollen clothes | |
| 11. |
When the writer refers to corduroy's 'utilitarian tenacity' he means that |
| A. | though expensive, it is economic in the long run |
| B. | it is useful because it is durable |
| C. | it has remained fashionable over several years |
| D. | it does not need frequent washing |
| Answer» C. it has remained fashionable over several years | |
| 12. |
"Organic system" as related to the organization implies its |
| A. | growth with the help of expert knowledge |
| B. | growth with input from science and technology |
| C. | steady all around development |
| D. | natural and unimpeded growth |
| Answer» C. steady all around development | |
| 13. |
Policy decision in organization would involve |
| A. | cooperation at all levels in the organization |
| B. | modernization of the organization |
| C. | attracting highly qualified personnel |
| D. | keeping in view the larger objectives of the organizations |
| Answer» D. keeping in view the larger objectives of the organizations | |
| 14. |
The author makes out a case for |
| A. | organic system |
| B. | Research and Development in organisations |
| C. | an understanding between senior and middle level executives |
| D. | a refresher course for senior managers |
| Answer» B. Research and Development in organisations | |
| 15. |
The author tends to the senior managers as |
| A. | ignorant and incompetent |
| B. | a little out of step with their work environment |
| C. | jealous of their younger colleagues |
| D. | robbed of their rank, power and privilege |
| Answer» B. a little out of step with their work environment | |
| 16. |
The meaning of 'glittering prizes that the 20th century so temptingly offers is |
| A. | pursuit of a commercialised material culture |
| B. | replacement of rural by urban interests |
| C. | complete removal of poverty |
| D. | absence of violence and corruption |
| Answer» D. absence of violence and corruption | |
| 17. |
The best way to win a friend is to avoid |
| A. | irony in speech |
| B. | pomposity in speech |
| C. | verbosity in speech |
| D. | ambiguity in speech |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
While talking to an uneducated person, we should use |
| A. | ordinary speech |
| B. | his vocabulary |
| C. | simple words |
| D. | polite language |
| Answer» C. simple words | |
| 19. |
If one used the same style of language with everyone, one would sound |
| A. | flat |
| B. | boring |
| C. | foolish |
| D. | democratic |
| Answer» D. democratic | |
| 20. |
A 'slip of the tongue' means something said |
| A. | wrongly by choice |
| B. | unintentionally |
| C. | without giving proper thought |
| D. | to hurt another person |
| Answer» D. to hurt another person | |
| 21. |
Speech can be curse, because it can |
| A. | hurt others |
| B. | lead to carelessness |
| C. | create misunderstanding |
| D. | reveal our intentions |
| Answer» D. reveal our intentions | |
| 22. |
According to the author of 'Mentality' of a nation is mainly product of its |
| A. | history |
| B. | international position |
| C. | politics |
| D. | present character |
| Answer» B. international position | |
| 23. |
The need for a greater understanding between nations |
| A. | was always there |
| B. | is no longer there |
| C. | is more today than ever before |
| D. | will always be there |
| Answer» D. will always be there | |
| 24. |
The character of a nation is the result of its |
| A. | mentality |
| B. | cultural heritage |
| C. | gross ignorance |
| D. | socio-political conditions |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
According to the author his countrymen should |
| A. | read the story of other nations |
| B. | have a better understanding of other nations |
| C. | not react to other actions |
| D. | have vital contacts with other nations |
| Answer» C. not react to other actions | |
| 26. |
Englishmen like others to react to political situations like |
| A. | us |
| B. | themselves |
| C. | others |
| D. | each others |
| Answer» C. others | |
| 27. |
The employees in our country |
| A. | are quite punctual but not duty conscious |
| B. | are not punctual, but somehow manage to complete their work |
| C. | are somewhat lazy but good natured |
| D. | are not very highly qualified |
| Answer» B. are not punctual, but somehow manage to complete their work | |
| 28. |
Lioness go for hunting |
| A. | all alone |
| B. | with their male partners only |
| C. | with their cubs and male partners |
| D. | with their cubs only |
| Answer» D. with their cubs only | |
| 29. |
When the lionesses go in search for their prey, they are very |
| A. | serious |
| B. | cautious |
| C. | playful |
| D. | sluggish |
| Answer» C. playful | |
| 30. |
If a piece of matter violates nature's law, it is not punished because |
| A. | it is not binding to obey it |
| B. | there is no superior being to enforce the law of nature |
| C. | it cannot be punished |
| D. | it simply means that the facts have not been correctly stated by law |
| Answer» C. it cannot be punished | |
| 31. |
According to the passage male lions generally do not go for huntings because |
| A. | they don not like it. |
| B. | they want lioness to get training |
| C. | they wish to save their vigour for other things |
| D. | they are very lazy |
| Answer» D. they are very lazy | |
| 32. |
Male lions protect their cubs |
| A. | from the members of their own species |
| B. | from hyenas only |
| C. | from hyenas as much as from other enemies |
| D. | more from hyenas than from other animals |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
The laws of nature based on observation are |
| A. | conclusion about the nature of the universe. |
| B. | true and unfalsifiable. |
| C. | figments of the observer imagination. |
| D. | subject to change in the light of new facts. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Laws of nature differ from man-made laws because |
| A. | the former state facts of Nature |
| B. | they must be obeyed |
| C. | they are natural |
| D. | unlike human laws, they are systematic |
| Answer» B. they must be obeyed | |
| 35. |
The author is not happy with word 'law' because |
| A. | it connotes rigidity and harshness |
| B. | it implies an agency which has made them |
| C. | it does not convey the sense of nature's uniformity |
| D. | it gives rise to false beliefs |
| Answer» B. it implies an agency which has made them | |
| 36. |
Harold's dream was fearful because |
| A. | it brought him face to face with reality |
| B. | it was full of vivid pictures of snakes |
| C. | he saw huge elephant in it |
| D. | in it he saw slimy creatures feeding on people's bodies |
| Answer» B. it was full of vivid pictures of snakes | |
| 37. |
In his dream Harold found the loathsome creatures |
| A. | in his village |
| B. | in his own house |
| C. | in a different land |
| D. | in his office |
| Answer» D. in his office | |
| 38. |
Which one of the following phrases best helps to bring out the precise meaning of 'loathsome creatures'? |
| A. | Security bug and slimy tentacles |
| B. | Fearful dream and slug-like animals |
| C. | Slimy tentacles and slug-like animals |
| D. | slug-like animals and security bug |
| Answer» D. slug-like animals and security bug | |
| 39. |
The statement that 'he later threw off the security bug' means that |
| A. | Harold succeeded in overcoming the need for security |
| B. | Harold stopped giving much importance to dreams |
| C. | Harold started tolerating social victimisation |
| D. | Harold killed all the bugs troubled him |
| Answer» B. Harold stopped giving much importance to dreams | |
| 40. |
The phrase 'Preoccupied grandmotherly air' signifies |
| A. | being totally unconcerned |
| B. | pretending to be very busy |
| C. | a very superior attitude |
| D. | calm, dignified and affectionate disposition |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
From the passage it appears that the author was |
| A. | an inexperienced hunter |
| B. | kind and considerate |
| C. | possessed with fear |
| D. | a worried man |
| Answer» C. possessed with fear | |
| 42. |
The author did not want to shoot the elephant because he |
| A. | was afraid of it |
| B. | did not have the experience of shooting big animals |
| C. | did not wish to kill animal which was not doing anybody any harm |
| D. | did not find the elephant to be ferocious |
| Answer» C. did not wish to kill animal which was not doing anybody any harm | |
| 43. |
According to the writer, the administration in India |
| A. | is by and large effective |
| B. | is very strict and firm |
| C. | is affected by red tape |
| D. | is more or less ineffective |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
The word 'assessment' means |
| A. | enquiry |
| B. | report |
| C. | evaluation |
| D. | summary |
| Answer» D. summary | |
| 45. |
The leadership in administration |
| A. | sets a fine example to the employees |
| B. | is of a reasonably high standard |
| C. | is composed of idealists |
| D. | is of a very poor standard |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
The central idea of passage could be best expressed by the following |
| A. | The employee outlook towards work is justified |
| B. | The employee must change their outlook towards work |
| C. | The employees would never change their work culture |
| D. | The employer-employee relationship is far from healthy |
| Answer» C. The employees would never change their work culture | |
| 47. |
Which one of the following best illustrates the relationship between the phrases: (i) 'eschew the glittering prizes' and (ii) 'idyllic and rural paradise'? |
| A. | unless you do (i), you cannot have (ii) |
| B. | (i) and (ii) are identical in meaning |
| C. | first of all you must have (ii) in order to do (i) |
| D. | the meaning of (i) is directly opposite to (ii) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Mahatma Gandhi's views opposed industrialisation of villages because |
| A. | it would help the poor and not the rich |
| B. | it would take away the skill of the villagers |
| C. | it would affect the culture of the Indians |
| D. | it would undermine self-sufficiency and destroy the beauty of life of the villager |
| Answer» C. it would affect the culture of the Indians | |
| 49. |
Mahatma Gandhi's dream of 'an idyllic and rural paradise' was not shared by |
| A. | those who did not believe in the industrialisation of the country |
| B. | those who called him the Father of Nation |
| C. | those who inherited political powers after independence |
| D. | those who believed that villages should be self-sufficient in food and cloth |
| Answer» B. those who called him the Father of Nation | |
| 50. |
The enjoyment of the physical possession of things |
| A. | is one of the privileges of wealth which has not been changed |
| B. | is one of the privileges of wealth which should be curtailed |
| C. | has little to do with the prerogatives of wealth |
| D. | is a prerogative of wealth which cannot be disputed |
| Answer» B. is one of the privileges of wealth which should be curtailed | |