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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.
| 701. |
What is the opposite of the word disconsolate. |
| A. | devastated |
| B. | Hilarious |
| C. | exuberant |
| D. | sombre |
| Answer» D. sombre | |
| 702. |
In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of technical terms in the nomenclature of |
| A. | Farming. |
| B. | Fishing. |
| C. | Sports. |
| D. | Government. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 703. |
The dome of St. Peter s Basilica |
| A. | bears no relation to the one in the model. |
| B. | was destroyed after the model was built. |
| C. | is raised more than the one in the model. |
| D. | follows the plan of the model. |
| Answer» D. follows the plan of the model. | |
| 704. |
John Forster was Dickens |
| A. | best friend and philosopher |
| B. | friend and doctor |
| C. | friend and editor |
| D. | friend and biographer |
| Answer» E. | |
| 705. |
It is true that |
| A. | various professions and occupations often interchange words. |
| B. | there is always a non-technical word that may be substituted for the technical word. |
| C. | the average man often uses in his own vocabulary what was once technical language not meant for him. |
| D. | everyone is interested in scientific findings. |
| Answer» D. everyone is interested in scientific findings. | |
| 706. |
David would drop in for a short visit and leave a ___ as a sign on grandma s porch if she was not at home. |
| A. | schedule |
| B. | chunk of dirt |
| C. | calling card |
| D. | cup of coffee |
| Answer» C. calling card | |
| 707. |
The young seagull dived at the fish |
| A. | maddened by anger |
| B. | maddened by want |
| C. | out of spite |
| D. | out of loneliness |
| Answer» C. out of spite | |
| 708. |
How does the green house effect help in the production ? |
| A. | By trapping the thermal radiations |
| B. | it doesn't help at all |
| C. | By allowing solar radiation to pass |
| D. | (a) and (c) together are appropriate answer |
| Answer» E. | |
| 709. |
Dickens characters were drawn from |
| A. | royal families. |
| B. | everyday life and the world beyond him. |
| C. | everyday life and the world around him. |
| D. | unbelievable personalities. |
| Answer» D. unbelievable personalities. | |
| 710. |
What kind of homes do the army of ants build? |
| A. | Simple little mounds made out of dirt or sand |
| B. | Stronger mounds of small sticks mixed with dirt and sand |
| C. | Small mounds on top but with tunnels upto 15 feet below |
| D. | They do not make homes but travel in search of food |
| Answer» E. | |
| 711. |
Which is the good news for parents, according to the passage? |
| A. | School will take the responsibility of preparing students for the board. |
| B. | School will provide study facilities to the poor student. |
| C. | Schools will enforce discipline to ensure higher attendance of students. |
| D. | No students can be barred from the Boards without prior clearance from the CBSE. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 712. |
The cabin for the pilot is called a ________ . |
| A. | cubicle |
| B. | cube |
| C. | cockpit |
| D. | chamber |
| Answer» D. chamber | |
| 713. |
Biomass is an energy source used in |
| A. | agriculture |
| B. | industry |
| C. | homes |
| D. | offices |
| Answer» D. offices | |
| 714. |
Which of the following is closest to the meaning of nebulous? |
| A. | confused |
| B. | vague |
| C. | iridescent |
| D. | glowing |
| Answer» C. iridescent | |
| 715. |
His heart stood still because he was seized by _____ |
| A. | a monstrous fury |
| B. | courage |
| C. | a monstrous terror |
| D. | joy |
| Answer» D. joy | |
| 716. |
Grandmother used to be |
| A. | rich in Italy but poor in the United States |
| B. | in the United States but is now in Italy |
| C. | poor earlier but became rich later on |
| D. | rich earlier but now poor |
| Answer» D. rich earlier but now poor | |
| 717. |
This passage isprimarily concerned with |
| A. | various occupations and professions. |
| B. | technical terminology. |
| C. | scientific undertakings. |
| D. | a new language. |
| Answer» C. scientific undertakings. | |
| 718. |
Why the green house is made up of glass or plastic film ? |
| A. | Because it allows solar radiation to pass and helps to come out |
| B. | Because it only allows solar radiation to pass and doesn't allow to come out |
| C. | To protect greenhouse |
| D. | To experiment |
| Answer» C. To protect greenhouse | |
| 719. |
The author s main objective in writing the passage seems to be |
| A. | to warn us of a dull future. |
| B. | to highlight the ill-effects of computers. |
| C. | to enhance our skill of time-management. |
| D. | to unfold the healing powers of a gentle smile. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 720. |
What does the Western Harvester do in winter? |
| A. | It travels. |
| B. | It builds different types of homes. |
| C. | It hibernates. |
| D. | It searches for food. |
| Answer» D. It searches for food. | |
| 721. |
Dickens became famous for depicting the life of |
| A. | the working class, intricate plots and lack of humour. |
| B. | the working class, intricate plots and sense of humour. |
| C. | the business class, intricate plots and sense of humour. |
| D. | the working class, dull plots and sense of humour. |
| Answer» C. the business class, intricate plots and sense of humour. | |
| 722. |
An aeroplane has an engine that is worked by |
| A. | diesel |
| B. | petrol |
| C. | steam |
| D. | gas |
| Answer» C. steam | |
| 723. |
What is the ruling of the CBSE? |
| A. | Students must pass the pre-board exam before appearing for the Board exam. |
| B. | Schools should follow the practice of performance-linked debarment. |
| C. | Schools should maintain the performance record of students at high level. |
| D. | Schools must motivate students to work hard. |
| Answer» B. Schools should follow the practice of performance-linked debarment. | |
| 724. |
The author is of the opinion that |
| A. | the centre should start negotiations with Google, Twitter and Facebook |
| B. | the centre should help the citizens evacuate their city |
| C. | the centre should not block the sites |
| D. | the centre should arrest the guilty |
| Answer» D. the centre should arrest the guilty | |
| 725. |
Grandmother enjoyed a ____ life. |
| A. | healthy but sickly |
| B. | good and healthy |
| C. | rich but sickly |
| D. | poor and healthy |
| Answer» C. rich but sickly | |
| 726. |
Smile is referred to as a pleasant weapon because |
| A. | it is harmful. |
| B. | it pierces the heart. |
| C. | it helps us overcome our problems. |
| D. | it is painful. |
| Answer» D. it is painful. | |
| 727. |
He was not falling headlong but |
| A. | he was afraid |
| B. | he was soaring downwards and outwards |
| C. | his stomach was full |
| D. | he was joining his father |
| Answer» C. his stomach was full | |
| 728. |
Why is it difficult to predict the monsoon in india ? |
| A. | Indian climate is different from other countries |
| B. | Just because of climate model association |
| C. | Energy balance |
| D. | Lack of representation of physical process by climate models |
| Answer» E. | |
| 729. |
The word popular in the passage means |
| A. | successful |
| B. | poor |
| C. | propelling |
| D. | problematic |
| Answer» B. poor | |
| 730. |
What is the faulty assumption of schools, according to the passage? |
| A. | Students who do not do well at pre-boards will be motivated to work hard. |
| B. | Pre-boards are generally easy and therefore students take them lightly. |
| C. | Students who fare poorly at the pre-board will fail at the boards. |
| D. | Learning by note is a better method of learning. |
| Answer» D. Learning by note is a better method of learning. | |
| 731. |
The _________ is one or the most important inventions of science during the Modern Age. |
| A. | ship |
| B. | aeroplane |
| C. | motor vehicle |
| D. | train |
| Answer» C. motor vehicle | |
| 732. |
According to the passage, the cyber-world is |
| A. | beyond the imagination of people. |
| B. | outside the purview of common people. |
| C. | not to be governed. |
| D. | ungovernable. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 733. |
Latent heat released by the clouds is important for ? |
| A. | heat distribution |
| B. | Cooling |
| C. | condensation |
| D. | convergence |
| Answer» B. Cooling | |
| 734. |
The seagull just felt dizzy |
| A. | and was filled with fear |
| B. | and was no longer afraid |
| C. | and did not flap his wings anymore |
| D. | and dived lower |
| Answer» C. and did not flap his wings anymore | |
| 735. |
Choose the title most appropriate to the passage. |
| A. | Game of life |
| B. | Modern living |
| C. | Crisis management |
| D. | Effects of cheerful living |
| Answer» E. | |
| 736. |
Grandmother s death made everyone |
| A. | sad including David |
| B. | disconsolate excluding David |
| C. | happy and disconsolate |
| D. | sad excluding David |
| Answer» B. disconsolate excluding David | |
| 737. |
The period between 1837-1901 was known as the |
| A. | the Dark Age |
| B. | the Elizabethan Age |
| C. | the Shakespearian Age |
| D. | the Victorian Age |
| Answer» E. | |
| 738. |
We are living in the ______ . |
| A. | Age of Inventions |
| B. | Age of Industrialisation |
| C. | Modern Age |
| D. | Age of Science |
| Answer» E. | |
| 739. |
Which of the following according to the passage is the problem with our school system? |
| A. | Providing study facilities to the students. |
| B. | Linking pre-board performance of students to the boards. |
| C. | Teacher s lack of knowledge of child psychology. |
| D. | Attracting talented students |
| Answer» E. | |
| 740. |
Whom should we forgive? |
| A. | Son |
| B. | Father |
| C. | Dayady |
| D. | Brother |
| Answer» D. Brother | |
| 741. |
What did the young seagull do when his mother swooped past him? |
| A. | Let out a joyous scream |
| B. | Screamed at her in anger |
| C. | Made a loud noise |
| D. | Flapped anxiously |
| Answer» B. Screamed at her in anger | |
| 742. |
In this passage the word evacuate means |
| A. | remove |
| B. | exile |
| C. | destroy |
| D. | expel |
| Answer» B. exile | |
| 743. |
When will you call a person conservative in his attitude and approach? |
| A. | When he likes to try out every new idea before accepting it. |
| B. | When he sticks to old ways of thinking and doing. |
| C. | When he solves his problems through tried out methods. |
| D. | When he imputes motives to change-agents. |
| Answer» C. When he solves his problems through tried out methods. | |
| 744. |
Find out the false statement out of the given options. ? |
| A. | The heating and cooling leads to pressure |
| B. | Terrestrail radiations does't have any important role to play |
| C. | Climate models have deficiencies |
| D. | Inability of the models have talked about |
| Answer» C. Climate models have deficiencies | |
| 745. |
There are circumstances in which the least energetic of mankind, learn to act with speed and decision, (and the most cautious forget their care) Rehmat illustrates this by |
| A. | running away from his pursuers. |
| B. | by stopping dead. |
| C. | turning into a lane. |
| D. | jumping into the garden. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 746. |
Through strong friendships, we gain |
| A. | acceptance and tolerance. |
| B. | only tolerance. |
| C. | only acceptance. |
| D. | only attention. |
| Answer» B. only tolerance. | |
| 747. |
According to the passage, parents had to live with the threat of |
| A. | falling grades of their wards. |
| B. | not getting their wards admitted in the quality schools. |
| C. | schools not treating their wards with the attitude of counsellor |
| D. | linking performance of their wards in pre-boards to the debarment. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 748. |
What is the current measurement of expressways under construction in India? |
| A. | 15,000 km |
| B. | 30,000 km |
| C. | 2,600 km |
| D. | 1,000 km |
| Answer» D. 1,000 km | |
| 749. |
To whom did Nehru deliver this famous speech? |
| A. | Nehru delivered this speech to a massive Indian crowd in attendance. |
| B. | Nehru delivered this speech to the members of the Constituent Assembly. |
| C. | Nehru delivered this speech to the members of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Nehru delivered this speech to the members of the Rajya Sabha. |
| Answer» C. Nehru delivered this speech to the members of the Lok Sabha | |
| 750. |
What is difficult to forget? |
| A. | Sins of enemies. |
| B. | Sins of brothers. |
| C. | Sins of friends. |
| D. | Sins of parents. |
| Answer» B. Sins of brothers. | |