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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.
| 401. |
Nothing else can give us joy except |
| A. | idleness |
| B. | wealth |
| C. | freedom |
| D. | service |
| Answer» E. | |
| 402. |
The argument in the paragraph is based primarily on : |
| A. | facts of history and statistical studies. |
| B. | facts derived from the author s personal observations. |
| C. | feelings the author has picked up from personal experience. |
| D. | feeling passed down to the authors by ancestors. |
| Answer» D. feeling passed down to the authors by ancestors. | |
| 403. |
Pollen travels in ? |
| A. | a kernel |
| B. | the ear of corn |
| C. | a hollow tube |
| D. | the covering of the ear |
| Answer» E. | |
| 404. |
When the shepherd reached Rome, he |
| A. | planned to marry the Queen of Italy. |
| B. | met his friends there. |
| C. | sought his parents permission to marry the fairy. |
| D. | met the King of Italy. |
| Answer» B. met his friends there. | |
| 405. |
According to the passage, unboiled tap water contains ___. |
| A. | impurities |
| B. | chemicals |
| C. | germs |
| D. | waste matter |
| Answer» D. waste matter | |
| 406. |
According to the author the best way to conduct interviews is |
| A. | to talk to the interviewees over telephone. |
| B. | to write letters to the interviewees |
| C. | to observe the interviewees from a distance. |
| D. | to have a direct conversation with the interviewees. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 407. |
Modern medicine has helped man |
| A. | to live longer everywhere in the world. |
| B. | to live a healthy life in hygienic conditions. |
| C. | to live in thickly populated areas without fear of epidemics. |
| D. | to balance population with available resources. |
| Answer» D. to balance population with available resources. | |
| 408. |
Harris was troubled by |
| A. | symptom of vertigo |
| B. | garrulity |
| C. | tribulation |
| D. | frailty |
| Answer» B. garrulity | |
| 409. |
Anyone can free himself from the clutches of difficulties, if he |
| A. | fulfils his responsibilities. |
| B. | discards idleness. |
| C. | discharges his obligations. |
| D. | eliminates narrow outlook. |
| Answer» C. discharges his obligations. | |
| 410. |
The Queen ordered the shepherd to be whipped out of the palace because he |
| A. | refused to marry her. |
| B. | turned old and ugly. |
| C. | tried to steal her jewels. |
| D. | revealed his plan to marry the fairy. |
| Answer» C. tried to steal her jewels. | |
| 411. |
If I want to interview someone, |
| A. | all I need to do is to just drop in and have a talk with the person. |
| B. | I ought to plan and prepare for the interview well in advance. |
| C. | I have to ring up the person and ask him/her all the questions I want to |
| D. | establishing good rapport with the person will be enough. |
| Answer» C. I have to ring up the person and ask him/her all the questions I want to | |
| 412. |
There is a high level of ______ to boiling water. |
| A. | interest |
| B. | indifference |
| C. | care |
| D. | curiosity |
| Answer» C. care | |
| 413. |
The modern transport system is a blessing as it |
| A. | has helped decrease the distance between towns and villages. |
| B. | has brought comfort to both towns and villages. |
| C. | has made all the commodities available to everyone. |
| D. | has encouraged people to travel for pleasure. |
| Answer» D. has encouraged people to travel for pleasure. | |
| 414. |
The author of the above passage seems to be suffering from |
| A. | fits of morbid depression without real cause. |
| B. | an abnormal anxiety about his health. |
| C. | melancholia. |
| D. | an unnecessarily dark, gloomy and pessimistic attitude to life. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 415. |
What has freedom undeniably offered to the citizens of India? |
| A. | New outlook. |
| B. | New responsibilities. |
| C. | New values. |
| D. | New opportunities. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 416. |
A state of decadence has come about because of |
| A. | indiscriminate exploitation of resources. |
| B. | due to half-hearted attempts. |
| C. | natural disasters. |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. due to half-hearted attempts. | |
| 417. |
During rainy season, drinking water should be |
| A. | cleaned |
| B. | sanitised |
| C. | stored |
| D. | used |
| Answer» C. stored | |
| 418. |
Face-to-face interaction with the interviewees enables the interviewer to |
| A. | understand shades of meaning not readily available in written responses. |
| B. | observe the physical stature of the interviewee. |
| C. | listen to the voice of the interviewee directly. |
| D. | compel the interviewees to express their opinions in writing. |
| Answer» B. observe the physical stature of the interviewee. | |
| 419. |
Water in the Dead sea is heavier than ? |
| A. | a person's body only |
| B. | ocean water, fresh water and a person's body |
| C. | ocean water and fresh water only |
| D. | ocean water only |
| Answer» C. ocean water and fresh water only | |
| 420. |
Which of the following statement best reflects the underlying conviction of the passage? |
| A. | Man can do wonders. |
| B. | Man s knowledge has no end. |
| C. | Man has been able to control Nature to a great extent. |
| D. | Man has been able to control Nature completely. |
| Answer» D. Man has been able to control Nature completely. | |
| 421. |
Which of the following is the most accurate statement of the author s position? |
| A. | The presence of the people has enriched the plain s habitat. |
| B. | Farming has improved the soil of the plains. |
| C. | Farming has chemically polluted the plains |
| D. | Farming has eroded the natural beauty of the plains. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 422. |
One thing needs to be stressed more than anything else in this new set-up. It is that people should |
| A. | discipline themselves suitably. |
| B. | work to their full capacity. |
| C. | substitute old values with new ones. |
| D. | discard narrowness of outlook. |
| Answer» C. substitute old values with new ones. | |
| 423. |
Why would the future generations find it difficult to live on the earth? |
| A. | Due to global warming. |
| B. | Because they have inherited an overexploited environment. |
| C. | Because they rely only on technology. |
| D. | Due to lack of sustainability. |
| Answer» C. Because they rely only on technology. | |
| 424. |
The author used individual opinions , attitudes and preferences as examples of |
| A. | objective data about the interviewees. |
| B. | abstract philosophical concepts irrelevant to the interview process |
| C. | psychological properties particular to a given interviewee. |
| D. | likes and dislikes common to interviewers and interviewees. |
| Answer» D. likes and dislikes common to interviewers and interviewees. | |
| 425. |
In the highest income categories, the number of people drink tap water without boiling it is |
| A. | about half of the house holds. |
| B. | all the house holds |
| C. | nearly three fourths of the households. |
| D. | one fourth of the households. |
| Answer» D. one fourth of the households. | |
| 426. |
The reason for the heaviness of water in the Dead Sea is ? |
| A. | ocean water |
| B. | materials that would sink |
| C. | salt |
| D. | fresh water |
| Answer» D. fresh water | |
| 427. |
Whenever the speaker read a liver pill circular |
| A. | he suffered from an extraordinary surge of giddiness. |
| B. | he felt sure that he had a liver disorder. |
| C. | he felt the urge to smoke. |
| D. | All of the above. |
| Answer» C. he felt the urge to smoke. | |
| 428. |
Man has not yet succeeded in controlling the furies of |
| A. | earthquakes. |
| B. | floods. |
| C. | hurricanes. |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 429. |
____ work should be the motto of our citizens. |
| A. | Incessant |
| B. | Productive |
| C. | Ingenious |
| D. | Resourceful |
| Answer» C. Ingenious | |
| 430. |
Implication means |
| A. | after effects |
| B. | consequences |
| C. | wrongdoing |
| D. | causes |
| Answer» C. wrongdoing | |
| 431. |
What sort of life a man of knowledge can lead ? |
| A. | Demystified life |
| B. | Influential life |
| C. | Rational life |
| D. | Ignorant life |
| Answer» C. Rational life | |
| 432. |
In India the concern for safe drinking water is |
| A. | very low. |
| B. | good. |
| C. | enough. |
| D. | more than expected. |
| Answer» B. good. | |
| 433. |
Why did Khaji come to meet Akbar? |
| A. | He wanted to know whether the marriage would be performed in a traditional manner. |
| B. | He wanted to know whether the bridegroom could come to his village gate to receive the bride. |
| C. | He wanted to know why Akbar had thought of the marriage between wells. |
| D. | He wanted to know when the marriage ceremony was to be held. |
| Answer» B. He wanted to know whether the bridegroom could come to his village gate to receive the bride. | |
| 434. |
The word goal in the passage means : |
| A. | Conclusion |
| B. | Aim |
| C. | Result |
| D. | Benefit |
| Answer» C. Result | |
| 435. |
The installation of exhaust fans with high service value should be |
| A. | space oriented. |
| B. | bill oriented. |
| C. | delivery-of-air oriented. |
| D. | All of the above. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 436. |
The current consumption of oil is ____ million barrels. |
| A. | forty-nine |
| B. | fifty-nine |
| C. | sixty-nine |
| D. | seventy-nine |
| Answer» D. seventy-nine | |
| 437. |
Proper use of knowledge can ? |
| A. | in real terms make a human |
| B. | make a person strong |
| C. | change the social picture |
| D. | help us in discoveries |
| Answer» E. | |
| 438. |
The main idea conveyed in the second paragraph of the passage is : |
| A. | the role of the heads of departments of a newspaper |
| B. | the future of newspapers |
| C. | how to sell newspapers |
| D. | effective sales |
| Answer» B. the future of newspapers | |
| 439. |
What is the reformative activity of a man of knowledge according to the given passage ? |
| A. | He keeps on gaining knowledge |
| B. | He becomes forceful |
| C. | He brings awareness to the people |
| D. | He will live life happily |
| Answer» D. He will live life happily | |
| 440. |
According to industry and energy experts, there is |
| A. | short supply of oil. |
| B. | adequate supply of oil. |
| C. | plenty of oil. |
| D. | increase in oil use. |
| Answer» D. increase in oil use. | |
| 441. |
Confirm means |
| A. | establish the truth. |
| B. | to authenticate |
| C. | comply with safety requirements. |
| D. | comply with rules or standards. |
| Answer» D. comply with rules or standards. | |
| 442. |
Industrialization has resulted in |
| A. | overpopulation |
| B. | crowding of cities |
| C. | migration of people to the cities |
| D. | Both (2) and (3) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 443. |
The main idea conveyed in the first paragraph of the passage is : |
| A. | the growth of press |
| B. | news and editorial coverage |
| C. | the economics of newspaper publishing |
| D. | the importance of advertisements |
| Answer» D. the importance of advertisements | |
| 444. |
The most important natural resource for national development is |
| A. | human labour. |
| B. | effective leadership. |
| C. | intelligent middle management. |
| D. | foreign assistance. |
| Answer» B. effective leadership. | |
| 445. |
Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage? |
| A. | Akbar never quarreled with others on small matters. |
| B. | Akbar ordered all the village headmen to find out about Birbal. |
| C. | Every village headman did not react to Akbar s marriage in the same way. |
| D. | Khaji was to bring the bridegroom to the village gates. |
| Answer» D. Khaji was to bring the bridegroom to the village gates. | |
| 446. |
To deal with economic consequences |
| A. | there should be a cut in the use of oil. |
| B. | serious planning is needed. |
| C. | oil exploration should be geared up. |
| D. | manufacture of vehicles should be controlled. |
| Answer» C. oil exploration should be geared up. | |
| 447. |
Why is the marketing of recycled products not worthwhile according to the author ? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Both 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| Answer» D. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 448. |
The four felt down and out because |
| A. | the room was too smoky |
| B. | they could never read a patent medicine advertisement. |
| C. | they thought they were ill. |
| D. | they had experienced a most extraordinary thing. |
| Answer» D. they had experienced a most extraordinary thing. | |
| 449. |
Two kinds of propelling forces used by hybrid vehicles are |
| A. | electric motor and power. |
| B. | electric engine and generator. |
| C. | gasoline engine and electric motor. |
| D. | electrical battery and gasoline. |
| Answer» D. electrical battery and gasoline. | |
| 450. |
None of the domestic exhaust fans carried the ISI mark because |
| A. | CERS and not ISI tested them. |
| B. | ISI has no standards for them. |
| C. | they pose no danger of power leakage, earthing continuity, electrical input etc. |
| D. | they are fitted with guards. |
| Answer» C. they pose no danger of power leakage, earthing continuity, electrical input etc. | |