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1101.

The writer argues that punishments for people like the woman in the second case are not necessary because they

A. don t commit crimes frequently.
B. are less dangerous than other criminals.
C. represent poor society.
D. should not be clubbed with other criminals.
Answer» C. represent poor society.
1102.

Street theatre creates an/a ____ impact on audiences.

A. intimate
B. emotional
C. mystical
D. physical
Answer» C. mystical
1103.

Why is India considered as a country that has tremendous potential for biogas production?

A. None of the above.
B. It has been promoting the biogas programme.
C. It has many Gobar gas plants.
D. It has the largest cattle population.
Answer» E.
1104.

What opened the way to Jazz?

A. The discarded musical instruments.
B. The crude band instruments.
C. The musical instruments made from boxes.
D. Singing horns .
Answer» E.
1105.

Why could Sujata Dey not identify the thieves?

A. Because they wore full mask helmets.
B. Because they sped away fast.
C. Because they were on a bike.
D. Because they took a sharp turn.
Answer» B. Because they sped away fast.
1106.

English also included French words ________ the Norman Conquest

A. after
B. prior
C. before
D. during
Answer» B. prior
1107.

Breakfast is satisfying when

A. it is rich in fatty foods.
B. it contains high protein and fibre content.
C. it is rich in carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
D. we eat to our heart s content.
Answer» C. it is rich in carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
1108.

Which word is old-fashioned and offensive?

A. Skin
B. Black
C. Negro
D. Africa
Answer» D. Africa
1109.

Which of the following statements is false in the context of the passage?

A. The early Jazz musicians extended the range of their horns.
B. The band instruments became extensions of the human voice.
C. Jazz has always had a strong, singing quality.
D. The Negro s voice was not his principal means of musical expression.
Answer» E.
1110.

Phagocytosis is a process in which antigenic particles are _____ by and very often digested by macrophages and polymorphs.

A. attacked
B. attracted
C. enveloped
D. engulfed
Answer» E.
1111.

The thieves were chased by

A. Papiya Roy Chowdhury.
B. Sujata Dey and her friend.
C. Sujata Dey alone.
D. The Police.
Answer» C. Sujata Dey alone.
1112.

An ideal breakfast should contain

A. carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins.
B. some food groups.
C. only high fibre and protein.
D. foods of our choice.
Answer» B. some food groups.
1113.

Which is the politically correct phrase?

A. Coloured
B. African American
C. Nigger
D. Afro-Americans
Answer» C. Nigger
1114.

The phrase sing away in the passage means

A. sing songs at the end of a tiring day.
B. sing songs to forget.
C. sing songs to make the worry disappear.
D. sing songs to draw attention.
Answer» C. sing songs to make the worry disappear.
1115.

The Homemaker stayed in

A. United States of America.
B. Bangalore.
C. Salt Lake.
D. Keshtopur.
Answer» E.
1116.

A good breakfast

A. keeps you active.
B. causes memory loss.
C. boosts performance.
D. keeps you active; boosts performance.
Answer» E.
1117.

Give the synonym of offensive .

A. aggressive
B. sympathetic
C. courteous
D. defending
Answer» B. sympathetic
1118.

Which of the following statement is true in the context of the essay?

A. Antigen-antibody is a psychological process
B. Lysis is a process of forming plasma cells
C. Complement is a blood constituent
D. Antigen is part of the organism s body
Answer» D. Antigen is part of the organism s body
1119.

Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?

A. The tradition of Negro folk singing
B. The singing horns
C. The early origin of Jazz
D. The history of Jazz
Answer» D. The history of Jazz
1120.

Homemaker is a synonym of

A. construction worker.
B. servant.
C. housekeeper.
D. housewife.
Answer» E.
1121.

We eat unhealthy food when

A. we suffer from hunger.
B. we have become overweight.
C. we have skipped the first meal.
D. we love chips, burgers etc.
Answer» D. we love chips, burgers etc.
1122.

________ is part of a Germanic language.

A. Britain
B. Anglo Saxons
C. English
D. Roman Empire
Answer» D. Roman Empire
1123.

Which of the following statements best reflects the theme of the passage?

A. For proper treatment, patients should listen carefully to the instructions.
B. Medical profession requires a careful use of medical and everyday language.
C. Communication should not be made a component of medical education.
D. There must be little research in the field of doctor-patient interaction.
Answer» C. Communication should not be made a component of medical education.
1124.

Borrowers have been caught out because

A. house prices have risen
B. they wanted more than they could afford.
C. interest rates rose after a while.
D. they lied when applying for the loan.
Answer» D. they lied when applying for the loan.
1125.

In self-directed learning, an individual

A. takes initiative with or without the help of others
B. is passive and waits for directions
C. is helpless and dependent
D. takes initiative, without an objective
Answer» B. is passive and waits for directions
1126.

The main difference between the two cases is

A. the first is about a man and the other is about a woman.
B. the woman regrets what she has done, but not the man.
C. the man is a lifer but the woman is not.
D. the man and the woman belong to different communities.
Answer» C. the man is a lifer but the woman is not.
1127.

What happens when an antigen comes in contact with lymphocytes?

A. Antibodies are destroyed
B. Plasma cells are formed
C. Proteins are synthesized
D. Old cells are restored
Answer» C. Proteins are synthesized
1128.

What kind of books is to be read by the deputy?

A. Extraordinary books.
B. Ordinary books.
C. Interesting books.
D. Meaner sort of books.
Answer» E.
1129.

Scientists main worry is that

A. there will be a fall in tourism with the reefs gone
B. the bleaching will make the water warmer
C. other endangered and undiscovered flora and fauna will also be damaged
D. future research on white syndrome will stop
Answer» D. future research on white syndrome will stop
1130.

Which of the following is one of the factors of production?

A. Capital
B. Cost
C. Profit
D. Loss
Answer» B. Cost
1131.

Rajwant Singh

A. criticized Michelle Obama.
B. appreciated Michelle Obama.
C. attacked Michelle Obama.
D. grieved over Michelle Obama.
Answer» C. attacked Michelle Obama.
1132.

What did men eat if there was a shortage of food?

A. Rotten whales.
B. The bark of trees.
C. The root of trees.
D. A bird s nest with eggs.
Answer» C. The root of trees.
1133.

What is the effect of fear on humans?

A. We understand life s great mystery.
B. We are not able to develop our intelligence.
C. We think freely.
D. We see the vast expanse of life.
Answer» C. We think freely.
1134.

We experience sleepiness in the morning because

A. we eat breakfast.
B. we miss breakfast.
C. efficiency goes down.
D. we feel tired and sleepy.
Answer» C. efficiency goes down.
1135.

There is a parallel between India and Europe as regards

A. language policy
B. trade policy
C. foreign policy
D. cultural policy
Answer» B. trade policy
1136.

According to the passage, who has failed ?

A. One who purifies self-criticism
B. One who commits sin
C. One who defiles his soul
D. Committing haram
Answer» D. Committing haram
1137.

What does self-criticism mean in this passage ?

A. Purify our souls
B. Light the path of blissful success
C. Pride
D. Acknowledgement that we have committed a sin against ourselves or anything in creation
Answer» E.
1138.

What is the best way to prevent haram ?

A. By admitting the sin
B. By self-criticism
C. By investigating if the desired activities are permissible and refrain, if not
D. Pride
Answer» D. Pride
1139.

What is meant by the confidence ?

A. Belief in the coach's ability
B. Belief in one's own ability to race one's capabilities
C. To maintain the intervals told by the coach
D. When you step the national for the first time
Answer» C. To maintain the intervals told by the coach
1140.

Which of the following is correct regarding the shortfall in the Railways' resource generation ?

A. it was higher than earlier years
B. it is happening for the first time
C. it was anticipated by most people
D. This is the largest shortfall ever to happen
E. None of these
Answer» D. This is the largest shortfall ever to happen
1141.

What do sportsperson have according to the research ?

A. Self doubt
B. High level of self confidence
C. Sustainability for longer period
D. Both (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
1142.

How does the government expect to 'economise its charity ?

A. By requiring the railways to be self-sufficient
B. By stopping the budget support
C. By showing its concern through the Railway ministry
D. By not doling out public money
E. By reducing the overall operation of the Railways
Answer» B. By stopping the budget support
1143.

The Women s World Conference was very important because

A. Ms. Aung Suu Kyi has just been awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize
B. Ms. Aung Suu Kyi was taking part in the Conference.
C. its main purpose was to change inequalities between men and women.
D. it was to protest against beauty contests.
Answer» D. it was to protest against beauty contests.
1144.

There is need for self-directed learning because

A. it is less challenging
B. it helps people to learn more things and learn better
C. it is a more cost-effective method
D. it is a modern method of learning
Answer» B. it helps people to learn more things and learn better
1145.

Which of the following has the opposite meaning to the word digs as it has been used in the passage?

A. Donates
B. Constructs
C. Levels
D. Contributes
E. Shares
Answer» E. Shares
1146.

What are the antibodies?

A. Minerals in the cells
B. Proteins
C. Synthesized proteins
D. Dead cells
Answer» D. Dead cells
1147.

How many freight items are now sumsidised by the Railways?

A. Sixteen
B. Four
C. Ten
D. Twenty
E. None of these
Answer» F.
1148.

How is man s character influenced by the art of writing?

A. It makes him a great writer.
B. It makes him a ready man.
C. It makes him a full man.
D. It makes him an exact man.
Answer» E.
1149.

Who is of the opinion that rising house prices would cover them in the event of a default?

A. lenders
B. borrowers
C. capitalists
D. both borrowers and lenders
Answer» B. borrowers
1150.

The self-defined intelligent man defines himself on the basis of

A. his obvious divergence from the simpleton.
B. his superior intelligence as a whole.
C. his possession of the critical faculty.
D. his heightened awareness of his surroundings.
Answer» B. his superior intelligence as a whole.