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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.
| 601. |
The term overburden means |
| A. | debris from landslides. |
| B. | remnants of natural forests. |
| C. | weeds planted by mining companies. |
| D. | excess mountaintop left after the extraction of coal through the blast. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 602. |
To breathe dolphins use |
| A. | fins |
| B. | echolocation |
| C. | flippers |
| D. | blowhole |
| Answer» E. | |
| 603. |
The word popular in the passage means |
| A. | successful |
| B. | poor |
| C. | propelling |
| D. | problematic |
| Answer» B. poor | |
| 604. |
The stage play Peter Pan was performed in : |
| A. | 1902 |
| B. | 1911 |
| C. | 1904 |
| D. | 1912 |
| Answer» D. 1912 | |
| 605. |
Which of the following does not mean the same as entire? |
| A. | Total |
| B. | Partial |
| C. | Whole |
| D. | Complete |
| Answer» C. Whole | |
| 606. |
These days it is not uncommon to prescribe antibiotics means |
| A. | it is rare to prescribe antibiotics. |
| B. | it is a common practice to prescribe antibiotics. |
| C. | it is not a common practice to prescribe antibiotics. |
| D. | it is compulsory to prescribe antibiotics. |
| Answer» C. it is not a common practice to prescribe antibiotics. | |
| 607. |
Man s assertive and aggressive side of his nature is expressed in |
| A. | technological revolutions. |
| B. | political revolutions. |
| C. | his social conscience. |
| D. | his play instinct. |
| Answer» C. his social conscience. | |
| 608. |
International health workers can be seen working in all kinds of surroundings: in deserts, jungles, mountains, coconut groves, and rice fields. Here International means |
| A. | drawn from all countries of the world. |
| B. | believing in cooperation among nations. |
| C. | belonging to an organisation which has something to do with different nations. |
| D. | belonging to the whole world. |
| Answer» D. belonging to the whole world. | |
| 609. |
Overall the assertions seem to be based on |
| A. | rash opinion with little observation behind it. |
| B. | deeply held emotional convictions. |
| C. | facts derived from scientific literature. |
| D. | inconclusive evidence gathered in field studies. |
| Answer» D. inconclusive evidence gathered in field studies. | |
| 610. |
George Washington s name was mentioned to the old man |
| A. | to teach him a bit of history. |
| B. | to know whether he had any personal contacts with Washington. |
| C. | to make fun of his advanced age. |
| D. | to determine his age. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 611. |
People were wandering here and there explains ? |
| A. | Both 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 1 |
| C. | Only 2 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. Only 1 | |
| 612. |
It is necessary for one to _______ the language before (s)he writes in that language. |
| A. | sing |
| B. | spell |
| C. | speak |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 613. |
In the passage intercede means to |
| A. | argue in favour of |
| B. | support without any conditions |
| C. | justify with examples |
| D. | intervene on behalf of |
| Answer» E. | |
| 614. |
What colour is the house? |
| A. | A pristine white |
| B. | A greyish cream |
| C. | A dingy white |
| D. | A greyish white |
| Answer» C. A dingy white | |
| 615. |
Remora attaches itself to the shark or whale |
| A. | by entwining its long body around the bigger fish |
| B. | by biting into the fish s body with its teeth. |
| C. | with an adhesive organ found in its head. |
| D. | with a hook like structure in its head. |
| Answer» D. with a hook like structure in its head. | |
| 616. |
According to the author our peculiar successes and special problems are a result of |
| A. | our ability to experiment. |
| B. | man s organized purposefulness. |
| C. | our efforts to assimilate political and technological activities. |
| D. | desire to fulfil our plans. |
| Answer» D. desire to fulfil our plans. | |
| 617. |
The highest viewing point is provided by |
| A. | Hungerford Bridge |
| B. | Dome of Discovery |
| C. | Millennium Wheel |
| D. | Westminster Bridge |
| Answer» D. Westminster Bridge | |
| 618. |
Total prevention of diseases is possible in a number of ways. The author has given illustrations of : |
| A. | only two such ways. |
| B. | only one such way. |
| C. | more than two such ways. |
| D. | none of these ways. |
| Answer» B. only one such way. | |
| 619. |
The old man was dogmatic about the fact that |
| A. | he was four feet four inches tall. |
| B. | he was the world s oldest living man. |
| C. | he belonged to Columbia. |
| D. | he had an alligator-hide complexion. |
| Answer» C. he belonged to Columbia. | |
| 620. |
What is about to happen ? |
| A. | New consciousness is nearly to take place |
| B. | Neo-physics is nearly to introduce a new chapter |
| C. | Science is nearly to demystify |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Neo-physics is nearly to introduce a new chapter | |
| 621. |
One of the activities of a child, before it is even born, is _____ _. |
| A. | seeing |
| B. | listening |
| C. | understanding |
| D. | talking |
| Answer» C. understanding | |
| 622. |
Based on the context of the passage, choose the meaning of the word mowed. |
| A. | Watered |
| B. | Grown |
| C. | Trimmed |
| D. | Seeded |
| Answer» D. Seeded | |
| 623. |
Commensal relationship is a type of symbiosis in which the relationship is beneficial |
| A. | to one and harmless to other. |
| B. | to one and harmful to other. |
| C. | to both. |
| D. | to both for a very short time |
| Answer» B. to one and harmful to other. | |
| 624. |
The main reason for the main cause of their problems remaining hidden is |
| A. | people are waiting for it to come out in the open |
| B. | people don t want to be bothered with others problems |
| C. | nobody has tried to expose it |
| D. | nobody has bothered to find out the real cause |
| Answer» E. | |
| 625. |
This is a passage about |
| A. | military strategy. |
| B. | committed patriotism. |
| C. | social harmony. |
| D. | historical record. |
| Answer» C. social harmony. | |
| 626. |
It is a specialised agency of the United Nations and was established in 1948. Here specialised means |
| A. | expert. |
| B. | extraordinary. |
| C. | uncommon. |
| D. | made suitable for a particular purpose. |
| Answer» B. extraordinary. | |
| 627. |
The ant came to the stream to |
| A. | fall into it |
| B. | to drink from it |
| C. | look at the swift current |
| D. | carry back some water. |
| Answer» C. look at the swift current | |
| 628. |
What is the difference in "today's science and earlier science" ? |
| A. | Earlier vision was clear but not now |
| B. | Earlier they demystified but not now |
| C. | Earlier matter existed for scientist but not now |
| D. | Earlier science was more progressive than now |
| Answer» C. Earlier matter existed for scientist but not now | |
| 629. |
Dr. Albert preferred to let his actions _____ . |
| A. | speak louder than his words |
| B. | be admired |
| C. | be advertised |
| D. | be written about |
| Answer» B. be admired | |
| 630. |
Why is it difficult to see the house from the road? |
| A. | An oak tree obstructs the view |
| B. | Other houses obstruct the view |
| C. | The house is at the end of the street |
| D. | The house is behind the curb |
| Answer» B. Other houses obstruct the view | |
| 631. |
The passage talks about how animals |
| A. | help each other |
| B. | live together. |
| C. | take advantage of the weaker ones. |
| D. | are related to each other. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 632. |
The following is a list of statements made by the author of the above passage. Pick the odd one out. |
| A. | It is absurd to ban Twitter accounts that parody despatches from the Prime Minister s Office. |
| B. | Twitterers take these parodies for genuine despatches from the PMO. |
| C. | To describe such forms of humour as misrepresenting the PMO makes the PMO look more ridiculous. |
| D. | The precedent for such action was set recently by the chief minister of West Bengal. |
| Answer» C. To describe such forms of humour as misrepresenting the PMO makes the PMO look more ridiculous. | |
| 633. |
Herman wanted to remain with Mother because |
| A. | she was excited. |
| B. | he wanted to protect her. |
| C. | he was lazy to climb down the staircase. |
| D. | he was frightened. |
| Answer» B. he wanted to protect her. | |
| 634. |
The opening sentence Not all that glitters is gold means |
| A. | one must not be deceived by appearances |
| B. | only gold has that unmistakable shine |
| C. | glitter is the true quality of truth |
| D. | all metals that shine must necessarily be as good as gold |
| Answer» B. only gold has that unmistakable shine | |
| 635. |
What is the contrary thing that science has done ? |
| A. | Science has demystified |
| B. | Science has mystified more |
| C. | Science has found that energy is dynamic |
| D. | Science has done nothing commendable |
| Answer» C. Science has found that energy is dynamic | |
| 636. |
What is the effect of the word choice riparian? |
| A. | It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone. |
| B. | It causes confusion, since both streams and rivers could be viewed as riparian. |
| C. | It seems condescending, as if the author is bending over back-wards to teach readers. |
| D. | It misleads reader into thinking they are getting scientific information when they are not. |
| Answer» B. It causes confusion, since both streams and rivers could be viewed as riparian. | |
| 637. |
Dr. Albert was _____ person. |
| A. | a generous and friendly |
| B. | a proud |
| C. | a timid |
| D. | a kind and helpful |
| Answer» E. | |
| 638. |
How do the houses appear? |
| A. | To be close to one another |
| B. | To be apart from one another |
| C. | To be next to one another |
| D. | To be clones of one another |
| Answer» E. | |
| 639. |
Wearing saffron clothes does not make one a sanyasi, is another way of saying |
| A. | saffron is not the favourite colour of the sanyasis |
| B. | saffron must be changed to some other colour |
| C. | anybody who wears saffron is a sanyasi |
| D. | saffron must only be worn by true ascetics |
| Answer» E. | |
| 640. |
Who or what would be running around downstairs? |
| A. | Rats |
| B. | The brothers |
| C. | Burglars |
| D. | Mother |
| Answer» C. Burglars | |
| 641. |
The passage suggests different ways of keeping the public busy with inessentials. Pick the odd one out. |
| A. | By blocking websites which are vaguely suspicious. |
| B. | By blaming neighbouring countries across the border. |
| C. | By turning the attention of the people to violence in Assam. |
| D. | By getting involved in a discourse on bilateral relations. |
| Answer» D. By getting involved in a discourse on bilateral relations. | |
| 642. |
The last sentence of the passage implies that |
| A. | the Inspector General of Police is the sole authority in matters of law and order. |
| B. | in every state, maintenance of public peace is under the overall control of the responsible minister. |
| C. | the State Assembly exercises direct authority in matters pertaining to law and order. |
| D. | the Inspector General of Police is responsible to the State Assembly for maintaining law and order. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 643. |
The man went into another room because ? |
| A. | he did not know where exactly the stairway was |
| B. | the passage was full of smoke |
| C. | he was extremely nervous |
| D. | he stumbled on a bundle |
| Answer» C. he was extremely nervous | |
| 644. |
Parasites |
| A. | are neither beneficial nor harmful to animals they are with. |
| B. | benefit at the expense of the animals they live with. |
| C. | are beneficial to the animals they live with. |
| D. | harm the animals they live with. |
| Answer» C. are beneficial to the animals they live with. | |
| 645. |
It can be inferred that |
| A. | no new cases of small-pox have been reported this year. |
| B. | malaria and yellow fever have been eliminated. |
| C. | small-pox victims no longer die when they contract the disease. |
| D. | small-pox is not transmitted from one person to another. |
| Answer» D. small-pox is not transmitted from one person to another. | |
| 646. |
Dr. Albert Schweitzer _____ . |
| A. | was not prejudiced against Whites |
| B. | was not prejudiced against Blacks |
| C. | was prejudiced against Whites |
| D. | was prejudiced against Blacks |
| Answer» C. was prejudiced against Whites | |
| 647. |
How is the house described? |
| A. | As old and sophisticated |
| B. | As new and sophisticated |
| C. | As old and dilapidated |
| D. | As old and dull |
| Answer» D. As old and dull | |
| 648. |
What is the opposite of wrong-headed? |
| A. | silly |
| B. | sane |
| C. | insane |
| D. | insensible |
| Answer» C. insane | |
| 649. |
What was the difficulty in calling the police? |
| A. | The phone was downstairs. |
| B. | There was no phone in the house. |
| C. | Mother did not want to call the police. |
| D. | The police would not come. |
| Answer» B. There was no phone in the house. | |
| 650. |
Owing to their socio-economic conditions, even the parents of the victims were unable to help them because |
| A. | society considered them to be backward |
| B. | their social and economic situation did not allow them to do so |
| C. | they could afford to but were reluctant |
| D. | they were financially self-sufficient |
| Answer» D. they were financially self-sufficient | |