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| 1451. |
Dialects are popularly perceived as |
| A. | languages without grammars. |
| B. | languages used in the government offices. |
| C. | refined forms of languages. |
| D. | corrupted forms of languages. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1452. |
The author was surprised by the fact that |
| A. | Eskimos have 500 words for snow |
| B. | the ingenuity of humans |
| C. | the Eskimo-Inuit do not live in igloos |
| D. | the Eskimo-Inuit rub their noses together |
| Answer» D. the Eskimo-Inuit rub their noses together | |
| 1453. |
According to the passage, the vine snakes |
| A. | do not bite. |
| B. | peck one s eyes. |
| C. | peck at the nose. |
| D. | bite the most prominent projection of the offender. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1454. |
In the passage, liquidate means |
| A. | avenge |
| B. | feel sorry |
| C. | do away with |
| D. | atone |
| Answer» D. atone | |
| 1455. |
According to the passage, the author |
| A. | believes in myths. |
| B. | is afraid of snakes. |
| C. | worships snakes. |
| D. | believes in facts. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1456. |
Who of the following have a better understanding of snakes? |
| A. | The scientists. |
| B. | The Irula tribals. |
| C. | The Villagers. |
| D. | The killer of snakes. |
| Answer» C. The Villagers. | |
| 1457. |
According to the passage, musk |
| A. | is a sex attractant. |
| B. | is an after-shave lotion. |
| C. | is a poison aimed at the offender. |
| D. | attracts other snakes to take revenge. |
| Answer» B. is an after-shave lotion. | |
| 1458. |
Jehangir was called an emperor because |
| A. | he was a great king |
| B. | he ruled over a very big kingdom |
| C. | he lived in India |
| D. | he lived in a big empire many years ago |
| Answer» C. he lived in India | |
| 1459. |
What other factors related to computers contribute to a deeper acquisition of knowledge? |
| A. | Convenience of usage and design. |
| B. | Relaxing attitude and software interactivity. |
| C. | Prompt response and accuracy. |
| D. | User friendliness and easy accessibility. |
| Answer» C. Prompt response and accuracy. | |
| 1460. |
In the context of the passage, predator means |
| A. | snake charmer |
| B. | plunderer |
| C. | an animal of prey |
| D. | a kind of snake |
| Answer» D. a kind of snake | |
| 1461. |
The phrase that it is not means |
| A. | the death of the snake has not been avenged. |
| B. | the pooja has not been performed properly. |
| C. | the snake has not been killed. |
| D. | the place has not been cleaned. |
| Answer» C. the snake has not been killed. | |
| 1462. |
In the context of the passage, exude means |
| A. | display an emotion |
| B. | capture |
| C. | emit (a smell) |
| D. | feel happy |
| Answer» D. feel happy | |
| 1463. |
Irula tribals are |
| A. | snake lovers. |
| B. | worshippers of snakes. |
| C. | snake killers. |
| D. | snake catchers. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1464. |
Zorbing is |
| A. | a form of transport. |
| B. | a form of sport. |
| C. | a stunt act in a circus. |
| D. | an indoor game. |
| Answer» C. a stunt act in a circus. | |
| 1465. |
The people would ring the bell if |
| A. | they were arrested |
| B. | they went to the palace. |
| C. | they had any wealth. |
| D. | they wanted justice. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1466. |
According to the passage Discipline should begin |
| A. | with self. |
| B. | with self, family and neighbours. |
| C. | with self, family, neighbours and environment. |
| D. | with self, family, workplace, society. |
| Answer» B. with self, family and neighbours. | |
| 1467. |
Complaint means |
| A. | complete |
| B. | complexity |
| C. | objections |
| D. | disaster |
| Answer» D. disaster | |
| 1468. |
The soldiers |
| A. | called all the people. |
| B. | arrested all the criminals. |
| C. | rode away to a distant land. |
| D. | tied a big bell in front of the palace. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1469. |
What was the desire of Jehangir? |
| A. | To order his soldiers. |
| B. | To make many conquests. |
| C. | To be just to his subjects. |
| D. | To rule over a very big kingdom. |
| Answer» D. To rule over a very big kingdom. | |
| 1470. |
After seeing the bear, what happened to the boaster? |
| A. | He fled home. |
| B. | He hid himself behind the rock. |
| C. | He hid himself behind a shed. |
| D. | He fled and climbed up the nearest tree. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1471. |
Why are the Indians not cohesive as a group? |
| A. | There is a lack of coordination between individuals. |
| B. | There is a lack of coordination among individuals, groups and states. |
| C. | There is a lack of coordination between individuals and states. |
| D. | There is a lack of coordination among individuals, groups, institutions and states. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1472. |
How does a cause of worry trouble us if we suppress our worry deliberately? |
| A. | Causes of worry trouble us in various circumstances |
| B. | Causes of worry remain in the subconscious mind and trouble us through bad dreams |
| C. | Causes of worry cause imaginary anxiety |
| D. | We cannot take actions cautiously and carefully |
| Answer» C. Causes of worry cause imaginary anxiety | |
| 1473. |
The ethics of journalism is |
| A. | respect for truth. |
| B. | understanding people. |
| C. | ability to write. |
| D. | search for news. |
| Answer» B. understanding people. | |
| 1474. |
How did the boy s method of account-keeping affect the speaker? |
| A. | His worries increased. |
| B. | He produced cash from the counter in a haphazard manner. |
| C. | His sales were poor. |
| D. | He did not know if he was moving forward or backward. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1475. |
Homogeneous, in the passage means |
| A. | consisting of the same substance |
| B. | fragmented |
| C. | united |
| D. | working independently |
| Answer» D. working independently | |
| 1476. |
Learning is defined as |
| A. | the knowledge of that which is before us |
| B. | the knowledge about us |
| C. | the knowledge of that which is not generally known to others |
| D. | the knowledge related to the businesses of men |
| Answer» D. the knowledge related to the businesses of men | |
| 1477. |
One of the main requirements for a journalist is to |
| A. | edit articles. |
| B. | have a good nose for news. |
| C. | respect everyone. |
| D. | exploit a situation. |
| Answer» C. respect everyone. | |
| 1478. |
Hybrid products have now _____ in popularity. |
| A. | increased |
| B. | swelled |
| C. | lessened |
| D. | decreased |
| Answer» B. swelled | |
| 1479. |
A journalist should be thorough with |
| A. | all the rules of writing. |
| B. | the news. |
| C. | grammar and composition. |
| D. | the insight into human conditions. |
| Answer» B. the news. | |
| 1480. |
Speech is a great blessing. |
| A. | if we use it indiscriminately. |
| B. | if we use it carefully. |
| C. | if we use it to please others. |
| D. | if we use it to play one against the other. |
| Answer» C. if we use it to please others. | |
| 1481. |
The part of the ship used for steering is called |
| A. | rudder |
| B. | bridge |
| C. | underside |
| D. | tank |
| Answer» B. bridge | |
| 1482. |
What was the danger which the divers faced? |
| A. | The rough sea. |
| B. | The cold and dark situation underwater. |
| C. | Having to contend with sharks. |
| D. | The cutting edges of the steel sheets. |
| Answer» D. The cutting edges of the steel sheets. | |
| 1483. |
The two men felt proud because |
| A. | they could float the ship in three months. |
| B. | they had succeeded when everyone thought they would fail. |
| C. | the African Queen was coming into the harbour. |
| D. | the African Queen began to stir in the water. |
| Answer» C. the African Queen was coming into the harbour. | |
| 1484. |
In this passage situation means |
| A. | place |
| B. | event |
| C. | condition |
| D. | position |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1485. |
How did the two men propose to float the ship again? |
| A. | By sending divers to examine the damage. |
| B. | By closing the large hole in her side. |
| C. | By joining a large number of steel sheets together. |
| D. | By pumping air into the tanks. |
| Answer» C. By joining a large number of steel sheets together. | |
| 1486. |
Men frequently went out to the African Queen because |
| A. | it was a rare sight to see a sunken ship. |
| B. | they attempted to float the ship once again |
| C. | they wanted to take parts of the ship and sell them. |
| D. | it was an interesting exercise. |
| Answer» D. it was an interesting exercise. | |
| 1487. |
In what way are computers inadequate even inspite of their sophistication? |
| A. | They can hardly imitate a teacher s ability to explain the most difficult of concepts |
| B. | They keep breaking down after much use. |
| C. | They require humans to update them periodically. |
| D. | They still require humans to turn them on and off. |
| Answer» B. They keep breaking down after much use. | |
| 1488. |
What does goal in this passage mean? |
| A. | The place where the ball has to pass in the football match. |
| B. | The object of ambition. |
| C. | A point scored by a particular team in a football match. |
| D. | The poles fitted at the end of a football field. |
| Answer» C. A point scored by a particular team in a football match. | |
| 1489. |
To what can the contrast in human behaviour be traced to? |
| A. | Age-old beliefs and diversity in day-to-day living. |
| B. | Age-old beliefs and religious tolerance. |
| C. | Age-old beliefs, religious tolerance, poverty and diversity in day-to-day living. |
| D. | Nothing in particular. |
| Answer» D. Nothing in particular. | |
| 1490. |
Which word in the passage means loss of brightness or dull? |
| A. | Brilliance. |
| B. | Phenomenon. |
| C. | Visible. |
| D. | Tarnish. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1491. |
What does lack of coordination lead to? |
| A. | Divisiveness. |
| B. | Divisiveness and asking for criticism. |
| C. | Asking for criticism. |
| D. | Nothing in particular. |
| Answer» C. Asking for criticism. | |
| 1492. |
What is the key word for Activity according to the passage? |
| A. | Active Discipline |
| B. | Key Discipline |
| C. | Self Discipline |
| D. | Discipline |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1493. |
Alexander left school |
| A. | To study economics |
| B. | To work with his brother |
| C. | To study medicine |
| D. | Due to financial problems |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1494. |
A fool will express himself alike to all kinds and conditions of the men because |
| A. | he wants to play with people. |
| B. | he wants to deceive everyone. |
| C. | he wants to amuse everyone. |
| D. | he lacks the power of discrimination in the use of words. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1495. |
Alexander became well off |
| A. | By working in a shipping company |
| B. | When his brother became a successful occultist |
| C. | Because he studied medicine |
| D. | By receiving a share in a legacy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1496. |
He was a quick student means that Alexander |
| A. | Reached school before his brothers |
| B. | Was a lively student |
| C. | Ran the races |
| D. | Was a fast learner |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1497. |
a nd at twelve, the age limit prescribed for Darvel school... in this context means that children were |
| A. | Admitted to school at the age of twelve |
| B. | Allowed to remain in the school only up to the age of twelve |
| C. | Admitted to the school any time after the age of twelve |
| D. | Not admitted to the school before they were twelve |
| Answer» C. Admitted to the school any time after the age of twelve | |
| 1498. |
What made the bear go away after examining the man? |
| A. | The bear thought the man was dead. |
| B. | The bear could not stand the bad odour of the man. |
| C. | The bear did not want to eat the man |
| D. | The bear heard a noise and was scared. |
| Answer» B. The bear could not stand the bad odour of the man. | |
| 1499. |
Alexander trekked _______ miles every day to attend Darvel school. |
| A. | Four |
| B. | Eight |
| C. | Twelve |
| D. | Sixteen |
| Answer» C. Twelve | |
| 1500. |
How long did the narrator listen to the speech without judgement? |
| A. | Seven minutes |
| B. | Ten minutes |
| C. | Five minutes |
| D. | Twenty minutes |
| Answer» D. Twenty minutes | |