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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.
| 1501. |
When the speech ended the narrator was |
| A. | Happy |
| B. | Relieved |
| C. | Exhausted |
| D. | Disgusted |
| Answer» C. Exhausted | |
| 1502. |
The narrator was disgusted because |
| A. | His neighbour was engrossed in an insipid talk |
| B. | The talk was boring |
| C. | He could not understand it |
| D. | He was impatient |
| Answer» B. The talk was boring | |
| 1503. |
The emperor feared |
| A. | getting young. |
| B. | getting weak |
| C. | getting ill. |
| D. | getting old. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1504. |
How did the narrator respond to the speech? |
| A. | He was glued |
| B. | He was bored |
| C. | He did not mind it |
| D. | He was engrossed in it |
| Answer» C. He did not mind it | |
| 1505. |
Why does the speaker say that his sales were poor? |
| A. | Because his cash receipts were going down. |
| B. | Because the boy at the shop was becoming more clamorous. |
| C. | Because the railways were admitting more pedlars on the platform. |
| D. | Because there were no buyers. |
| Answer» D. Because there were no buyers. | |
| 1506. |
What do you understand about the narrator from the description in the first paragraph? |
| A. | He was a genius |
| B. | He was knowledgeable |
| C. | He was self-conceited |
| D. | He was charismatic |
| Answer» D. He was charismatic | |
| 1507. |
Farmers resort to cultivating hybrids because |
| A. | hybrid products are big and luscious |
| B. | it helps them live better lives |
| C. | hybrids are resistant to diseases. |
| D. | the demand for hybrids is higher. |
| Answer» B. it helps them live better lives | |
| 1508. |
Stockholm is important to the country because ___ |
| A. | it has palatial buildings. |
| B. | there are parks and woodlands for recreation. |
| C. | there are artificial skating rinks. |
| D. | it is the largest city and capital of Sweden. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1509. |
Why is Stockholm used as a test market for innovation by IT companies and Fashion houses? |
| A. | The Stockholmers are followers of technology. |
| B. | Stockholm is the largest city of Sweden. |
| C. | The citizens are fashionable. |
| D. | The people like the outdoors. |
| Answer» B. Stockholm is the largest city of Sweden. | |
| 1510. |
What is the opposite of the word amiable ? |
| A. | Enervating |
| B. | Refreshing |
| C. | Invigorating |
| D. | Unpleasant |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1511. |
Stockholm is |
| A. | One-third water and two-thirds arched bridges, jet fountains and palatial buildings |
| B. | Two-thirds of water and one-third of land |
| C. | ull of tall buildings |
| D. | a city with lots of people |
| Answer» B. Two-thirds of water and one-third of land | |
| 1512. |
An archipelago is a collection of _____ . |
| A. | cities |
| B. | islands |
| C. | lakes |
| D. | coral reefs |
| Answer» C. lakes | |
| 1513. |
I explained the situation sorrowfully to the assistant means |
| A. | the writer found the situation tragic |
| B. | he explained the situation to the assistant who was very sorrowful |
| C. | with great distress the writer explained his unfortunate situation to the assistant |
| D. | the assistant found the situation tragic |
| Answer» D. the assistant found the situation tragic | |
| 1514. |
Who is responsible for designing a personal mission? |
| A. | A Chief Executive Officer |
| B. | The family and friends |
| C. | The Individual |
| D. | The company |
| Answer» D. The company | |
| 1515. |
What are the suggested components of a mission statement ? |
| A. | Win-win attitude, financial needs, knowledge |
| B. | Core-values, material desires, financial needs |
| C. | Academic qualifications, love, material desires |
| D. | Core-values, joy, self-confidence |
| Answer» C. Academic qualifications, love, material desires | |
| 1516. |
That computers make learning easier is a fact |
| A. | rejected by some. |
| B. | accepted by all. |
| C. | welcomed by all. |
| D. | contested by a few. |
| Answer» C. welcomed by all. | |
| 1517. |
What does a win-win relationship mean? |
| A. | Everyone must win always |
| B. | There are no challenges |
| C. | The relationship is beneficial to both parties |
| D. | The competition is friendly |
| Answer» D. The competition is friendly | |
| 1518. |
What should a person s mission statement begin with? |
| A. | Your core values |
| B. | What you want to acquire |
| C. | Your monetary ambitions |
| D. | Your next promotion |
| Answer» B. What you want to acquire | |
| 1519. |
What is the narrator s mission? |
| A. | To discourage his friends and associates in every endeavour. |
| B. | To improve the lives of all his associates. |
| C. | To be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of his friends. |
| D. | To ill-treat all. |
| Answer» C. To be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of his friends. | |
| 1520. |
Chiefs were elected by the community for their |
| A. | age |
| B. | qualities of leadership |
| C. | responsibility and courage |
| D. | trust and loyalty |
| Answer» C. responsibility and courage | |
| 1521. |
To which period do the Neolithic times refer? |
| A. | Later part of the Stone Age |
| B. | Early part of the Stone Age |
| C. | Later part of the Ice Age |
| D. | Medieval times |
| Answer» B. Early part of the Stone Age | |
| 1522. |
What did man do in his spare time? |
| A. | Made stone tools |
| B. | Made hoes or pots |
| C. | Weave cloth |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1523. |
In the passage, division of labour means |
| A. | Specialization to acquire greater skills |
| B. | Learning arithmetic |
| C. | Working in groups |
| D. | Working from home |
| Answer» B. Learning arithmetic | |
| 1524. |
What saved the little man? |
| A. | The aid from the villagers. |
| B. | His friend s bravery. |
| C. | His own presence of mind. |
| D. | His own courage. |
| Answer» D. His own courage. | |
| 1525. |
How long would it take to gain mastery over grammar? |
| A. | One year |
| B. | Six months |
| C. | Two years |
| D. | Ten months |
| Answer» B. Six months | |
| 1526. |
What is the occupation of the writer? |
| A. | Teacher |
| B. | Soldier |
| C. | Artist |
| D. | Clerk |
| Answer» C. Artist | |
| 1527. |
How does the world judge a man s mind? |
| A. | By his dress |
| B. | By his manners |
| C. | By his appearance |
| D. | By his speech and writing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1528. |
Why should we learn grammar? |
| A. | To develop speaking skills |
| B. | To develop writing skills |
| C. | To have a mastery over language |
| D. | To acquire good speaking and writing skills |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1529. |
What did Robin do after the competition? |
| A. | He welcomed the stranger to the band and changed his name. |
| B. | He changed the stranger s name. |
| C. | He welcomed the stranger. |
| D. | He sent the stranger away. |
| Answer» B. He changed the stranger s name. | |
| 1530. |
What name did Robin give him? |
| A. | Robin Little |
| B. | John Little |
| C. | Robin |
| D. | Little John |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1531. |
It is true that. |
| A. | various occupations and professions 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 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. | |
| 1532. |
To maintain themselves in the saddle means |
| A. | to remain in a state of preparedness. |
| B. | to play an unfair game. |
| C. | to be ready to run whenever danger is apprehended. |
| D. | to retain power in their hands by continuing in office. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1533. |
Which example of the U.S.A. testifies to the fact that even the top level people can stoop very low in order to maintain themselves in power? |
| A. | The Washington agreement |
| B. | The Monica Lewinsky scandal |
| C. | The Watergate Scandal |
| D. | The Philadelphia Contract |
| Answer» D. The Philadelphia Contract | |
| 1534. |
What did the people who went to bring the pitcher get? |
| A. | A handful of water. |
| B. | A handful of air. |
| C. | The pitcher s handle. |
| D. | Nothing at all. |
| Answer» B. A handful of air. | |
| 1535. |
The farmer is paid according to the ______ of his produce. |
| A. | demand |
| B. | wide variety |
| C. | quantity |
| D. | quality |
| Answer» D. quality | |
| 1536. |
The author is concerned about the |
| A. | fact that farmer is paid according to bushels per acre |
| B. | quality of food in today s world. |
| C. | fact that agriculture has become a demanding and politically charged industry. |
| D. | plight of the farmer. |
| Answer» C. fact that agriculture has become a demanding and politically charged industry. | |
| 1537. |
Dr. Strand is of the opinion that agriculture has |
| A. | increased in popularity. |
| B. | contributed to the economic growth of the farmer. |
| C. | paved the way for scientific experiments |
| D. | become a demanding and politically charged industry. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1538. |
Which of the following statements is untrue (with reference to the given passage)? |
| A. | Killer diseases like the plague were easier to deal with compared to cancer |
| B. | Cancer researchers have managed to reduce the number of deaths among children suffering from cancer. |
| C. | The greatest problem faced by cancer researchers is in the complex condition and nature of multicellular life. |
| D. | Cancer researchers have achieved the greatest victory by containing this disease among the elderly. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1539. |
The author believes that heart disease is no longer a leading killer disease because |
| A. | people between the ages of 55 to 84 are not affected by it. |
| B. | the factors that lead to heart disease do not exist any longer. |
| C. | the factors that lead to heart disease have been brought under control through medical intervention. |
| D. | people live a healthier and fulfilling life today. |
| Answer» D. people live a healthier and fulfilling life today. | |
| 1540. |
How does corruption thrive in elections? |
| A. | a sizeable part of society is corrupt. |
| B. | there is a natural connection between elections and corruption. |
| C. | the politicians exploit the electorate psychologically. |
| D. | the people themselves are corrupt. |
| Answer» D. the people themselves are corrupt. | |
| 1541. |
What happens to the anti-corruption laws? |
| A. | there are actually no anti-corruption laws. |
| B. | anti-corruption laws are never honoured. |
| C. | the government does not want to enforce anti-corruption laws. |
| D. | anti-corruption laws are honoured more in their breach than in their observance. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1542. |
The assistant asked the writer to make a list of the contents to |
| A. | ascertain his ownership of the case |
| B. | test his memory |
| C. | charge him extra money |
| D. | embarrass the writer |
| Answer» B. test his memory | |
| 1543. |
The politicians indulge in corruption in elections nowadays because |
| A. | corrupt practices in elections go unnoticed |
| B. | of the lure of money. |
| C. | elections can only be won by corrupt means. |
| D. | of the lure of power. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1544. |
According to this essay, what new developments in the world of computers have helped students gain more access to information? |
| A. | Availability of digital books. |
| B. | Availability of world processing applications. |
| C. | Availability of printing facilities. |
| D. | Availability of general knowledge software. |
| Answer» B. Availability of world processing applications. | |
| 1545. |
According to the author, human intervention will always be required in order to |
| A. | build bigger machines. |
| B. | determine the specific needs of the individual |
| C. | repair broken down machines. |
| D. | update old software. |
| Answer» C. repair broken down machines. | |
| 1546. |
How does the housewife, according to the writer, feel when she saves money? |
| A. | She feels she needs to be thrifty |
| B. | Wishes life is less burdensome |
| C. | She is troubled by a sense of guilt |
| D. | Wishes she could sometimes be extravagant |
| Answer» C. She is troubled by a sense of guilt | |
| 1547. |
The statement she is able to face the milkman with equanimity implies that |
| A. | she is not upset as she has been paying the milkman his dues regularly. |
| B. | she loses her nerve at the sight of the milkman who always demands his dues |
| C. | she manages to keep cool when she confronts the milkman |
| D. | she remains composed and confident as she knows that she can handle the milkman. |
| Answer» D. she remains composed and confident as she knows that she can handle the milkman. | |
| 1548. |
The phrase lavish with his hospitality here means |
| A. | miserliness in dealing with his friends |
| B. | considerateness in spending on guests and strangers. |
| C. | extravagance in entertaining guests. |
| D. | Indifference in treating his friends and relatives. |
| Answer» D. Indifference in treating his friends and relatives. | |
| 1549. |
According to the writer, why is cancer more difficult to deal with than heart disease? |
| A. | Because more people lost their lives to heart diseases 50 years ago. |
| B. | Cancer does not have a precise cause and is more complex in nature. |
| C. | Cancer defies detection at an early stage and therefore is not curable. |
| D. | Fewer people suffer from heart disease than cancer. |
| Answer» C. Cancer defies detection at an early stage and therefore is not curable. | |
| 1550. |
Cancer is by far the harder problem. (Improve the sentence) |
| A. | a toughter problem |
| B. | a more difficult problem |
| C. | a firmer problem |
| D. | the most complex problem |
| Answer» E. | |