The meaning of 'glittering prizes that the 20 century so temptingly offers is

absence of violence and corruption

pursuit of a commercialised material culture

replacement of rural by urban interests

absence of violence and corruption

Which one of the following best illustrates the relationship between the phrases: (i) 'eschew the glittering prizes' and (ii) 'idyllic and rural paradise'?

unless you do (i), you cannot have (ii)

(i) and (ii) are identical in meaning

first of all you must have (ii) in order to do (i)

the meaning of (i) is directly opposite to (ii)

Which one of the following is the correct explanation for the given statements ?Drinking helps the unhappy man only to ?

get the motivational needs fulfilled

The author s seriousness regarding the situation can best be described in the following sentences. Pick the odd one out.

If this is the official idea of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities, then Indians have more reason to fear their protectors than the nebulous mischief-maker of the cyber-world.

Our leaders should display their powers of censorship when needed.

If this is the official idea of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities, then Indians have more reason to fear their protectors than the nebulous mischief-maker of the cyber-world.

The politicians deflect attention from their own incompetence.

If a few morphed images and spurious texts can unsettle an entire nation, then there Is something deeply wrong with the nation.

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

It has been promoting the biogas programme.

It has the largest cattle population.

People jeer at the 'birth of Man' in the human consciousness when they

begin to think of themselves as God

The two bridges were known

for being equidistant from town

According to be passage given above, detective stories

encourage readers to content crimes

The harmful effects of modern technology are

Mahatma Gandhi's views opposed industrialisation of villages because

it would take away the skill of the villagers

Mahatma Gandhi's views opposed industrialisation of villages because

it would help the poor and not the rich

it would take away the skill of the villagers

it would affect the culture of the Indians

There are more duchesses now because

it is easier for dukes to divorce and remarry

There are more duchesses now because

it is easier for dukes to divorce and remarry

dukes are more immoral than they used to be

there position has deteriorated

Cyril did not want to climb trees because he

According to the passage, corduroy is essential in a gentleman wardrobe because

it has its associations with good upbringing and a conservative lifestyle

According to the passage, corduroy is essential in a gentleman wardrobe because

its current revival gives a taste of the latest fashion

it has its associations with good upbringing and a conservative lifestyle

The observation of the Sociologists are based on a study of

the statistical data available in a historical context

economic system of the 19th century

the correlation between industry and education in a historical context

Which of the statements reflects Nehru point of view?

Science and Humanism are equally important

Which of the statements reflects Nehru point of view?

Humanism is more important than science

Science is supreme and humanism is subordinate to it

Science and Humanism are equally important

The common people consider some of the questions that the scholars ask unimportant

as it's beyond their comprehension

The common people consider some of the questions that the scholars ask unimportant

as it's beyond their comprehension

According to this passage, people from outside London go to Piccadilly circus because it is

According to this passage, a criminal in a detective story generally gets caught

for the crimes he has committed

because of his careless mistakes

because the police is smarter than the criminals

The statement that the dazzling sunshine was "for once unfiltered by layers of air" means

According to the passage, prosperity in industry depends upon

The author did not want to shoot the elephant because he

did not have the experience of shooting big animals

The author did not want to shoot the elephant because he

did not have the experience of shooting big animals

did not wish to kill animal which was not doing anybody any harm

A 'many-side personality' means

a person having varied interests

A 'many-side personality' means

a person having varied interests

The narrator was the seventh child in a family of

The author tends to the senior managers as

a little out of step with their work environment

jealous of their younger colleagues

In this context, "intelligent interpretation of current event" means

appropriate understanding of events

If one used the same style of language with everyone, one would sound

The character of a nation is the result of its

Physical courage is an expression of

The statement that 'he later threw off the security bug' means that

Harold succeeded in overcoming the need for security

The statement that 'he later threw off the security bug' means that

Harold succeeded in overcoming the need for security

Harold stopped giving much importance to dreams

Harold started tolerating social victimisation

Caterpillars cannot defend themselves because

The guard left the fragments because he

The writer of the above passage

wants better evaluation of news before publication

The writer of the above passage

seems to be happy with the contemporary arrangements for circulating news

is shocked by the casual stories about horrors and disasters reported in the newspapers

wants better evaluation of news before publication

The author uses the expression 'ugly deformities' to show his indignation at

selfishness and materialism of the people

The author uses the expression 'ugly deformities' to show his indignation at

the liberation of human consciousness

selfishness and materialism of the people

According to the passage, there is always a gap between

rules of natural justice and their application

According to the passage, there is always a gap between

rules of natural justice and their application

conception of a rule and its concretisation

demand for natural justice and its realisation

Radioactive pollutants

will be on the surface of earth for a very long time

will infect the atmosphere for thousands of years

will be on the surface of earth for a very long time

The laws of nature based on observation are

conclusion about the nature of the universe.

figments of the observer imagination.

In the context of this passage, a martyr is one who dies

According to the author, "salvation" of human beings lies in the

spiritual transformation of life

According to the author, "salvation" of human beings lies in the

spiritual transformation of life

183 + Mcqs in Comprehension in Verbal Ability Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Which of the following statements may be assumed to be false from the information in the passage? Of the above statements
A.	1 and 2 are false
B.	1, 2 and 4 are false
C.	3 and 4 are false
D.	All 1, 2, 3, and 4 are false
Answer» C. 3 and 4 are false

2.	Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pair of phrases:The passage suggests that while a modern economist, considers it uneconomic to use ...... form of fuel, a Buddhist economist considers it uneconomic to use ...... form a fuel
A.	a cheap, a renewable
B.	an irrational, an essential
C.	an expensive, an non-renewable
D.	a rational, an unessential
Answer» D. a rational, an unessential

5.	What does failure teach, besides letting us know our shortcomings? 1. We couldn't prepare ourselves up to the level of success 2. It tells us that we still need to learn 3. We learn from mistakes Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 3
C.	Both (a) and (b)
D.	None of these
Answer» B. 2 and 3

6.	Which one of the following is the correct explanation for the given statements ? Drinking helps the unhappy man only to ?
A.	forget his dissatisfaction
B.	get sublime happiness
C.	get the motivational needs fulfilled
D.	concentrate harder
Answer» B. get sublime happiness

7.	Which of the following situations has/have prompted investors to look towards commodity markets ? I. Dip in rates of internet in the US. II. Easy Liquidity III. Volatility in commodity prices.
A.	I and II
B.	II and III
C.	I and III
D.	All of these
Answer» B. II and III

8.	With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made 1. Polar bears fast as long as eight months due to non-availability of prey. 2. Polar bears always give birth to triplets. Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.

9.	What is the rural Indian scenario in terms of development ? 1. They have increased the number of primary schools. 2. Number of qualified teachers increased 3. Basic health care services are limited. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	1 and 2
D.	1 and 3
Answer» E.

10.	With reference to the passage, consider the following statements ? 1. He was walking through the countryside. 2. The cottagers and farmers gave him enough food so that he could sleep at night without feeling hungry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 2
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. Only 2

11.	People were wandering here and there explains ? 1. People were eagerly waiting for ship to arrive at the harbour 2. People were waiting for cargo carried by the ship. Which of the statement are true ? select the code given below .
A.	Both 1 and 2
B.	Only 1
C.	Only 2
D.	None
Answer» B. Only 1

12.	Why is the marketing of recycled products not worthwhile according to the author ? 1. The original products are being sold at a much lower price as compared to the recycled products. 2. The overall effects of recycle on the environment is detrimental rather than beneficial. 3. It does not give appropriate economic returns since recycled products lack demand in the market. Which of the above statement is/are correct ?
A.	Only 1
B.	Both 2 and 3
C.	Only 3
D.	Both 1 and 2
Answer» D. Both 1 and 2

13.	According to the passage, why is it easier to take care of adult dogs than puppies? I. Puppies need to learn how to walk well on a leash. II. Adult dogs have less energy than puppies. III.It is harder for adult dogs to find a home than it is for puppies.
A.	I, II and III
B.	I only
C.	I and II only
D.	II and III only
Answer» B. I only

15.	The word vexed means
A.	pleased
B.	sad
C.	annoyed
D.	pestered
Answer» D. pestered

17.	Tagore was optimistic of the mutual cultural _____ through an association between East and West.
A.	enrichment
B.	thinking
C.	reconciliation
D.	expression
Answer» B. thinking

16.	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.

19.	The two bridges were known
A.	The two bridges were known
B.	for their similar design
C.	for being equidistant from town
D.	for being haunted places
Answer» E.

20.	According to be passage given above, detective stories
A.	According to be passage given above, detective stories
B.	make interesting reading
C.	are hardly worth reading
D.	encourage readers to content crimes
Answer» E.

21.	The harmful effects of modern technology are
A.	The harmful effects of modern technology are
B.	widespread but short-lived
C.	widespread and long-lasting
D.	limited and long-lasting
Answer» C. widespread and long-lasting

24.	Cyril did not want to climb trees because he
A.	Cyril did not want to climb trees because he
B.	loved to play on the ground
C.	was scared of falling down
D.	disliked trees
Answer» C. was scared of falling down

25.	According to the passage, corduroy is essential in a gentleman wardrobe because
A.	According to the passage, corduroy is essential in a gentleman wardrobe because
B.	it goes with Wellington boots
C.	its current revival gives a taste of the latest fashion
D.	it has its associations with good upbringing and a conservative lifestyle
Answer» D. it has its associations with good upbringing and a conservative lifestyle

28.	The common people consider some of the questions that the scholars ask unimportant
A.	The common people consider some of the questions that the scholars ask unimportant
B.	as they are too lazy and idle
C.	as they are too modest
D.	as it's beyond their comprehension
Answer» D. as it's beyond their comprehension

29.	According to this passage, people from outside London go to Piccadilly circus because it is
A.	According to this passage, people from outside London go to Piccadilly circus because it is
B.	a historical place
C.	full of glamour
D.	full of exciting people
Answer» C. full of glamour

31.	The statement that the dazzling sunshine was "for once unfiltered by layers of air" means
A.	The statement that the dazzling sunshine was "for once unfiltered by layers of air" means
B.	that the sun was very hot
C.	that there was no strong wind
D.	that the air was unpolluted
Answer» E.

32.	According to the passage, prosperity in industry depends upon
A.	According to the passage, prosperity in industry depends upon
B.	productivity
C.	inventiveness
D.	marketing ability
Answer» D. marketing ability

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Ability.

Which of the following statements may be assumed to be false from the information in the passage? Of the above statements

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pair of phrases:The passage suggests that while a modern economist, considers it uneconomic to use ...... form of fuel, a Buddhist economist considers it uneconomic to use ...... form a fuel

The meaning of 'glittering prizes that the 20 century so temptingly offers is

Which one of the following best illustrates the relationship between the phrases: (i) 'eschew the glittering prizes' and (ii) 'idyllic and rural paradise'?

What does failure teach, besides letting us know our shortcomings? 1. We couldn't prepare ourselves up to the level of success 2. It tells us that we still need to learn3. We learn from mistakesWhich of the above statements is/are correct?

Which one of the following is the correct explanation for the given statements ?Drinking helps the unhappy man only to ?

Which of the following situations has/have prompted investors to look towards commodity markets ?I. Dip in rates of internet in the US. II. Easy Liquidity III. Volatility in commodity prices.

With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made 1. Polar bears fast as long as eight months due to non-availability of prey. 2. Polar bears always give birth to triplets.Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

What is the rural Indian scenario in terms of development ? 1. They have increased the number of primary schools. 2. Number of qualified teachers increased 3. Basic health care services are limited.Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

With reference to the passage, consider the following statements ?1. He was walking through the countryside.2. The cottagers and farmers gave him enough food so that he could sleep at night without feeling hungry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

People were wandering here and there explains ?1. People were eagerly waiting for ship to arrive at the harbour2. People were waiting for cargo carried by the ship. Which of the statement are true ? select the code given below .

According to the passage, why is it easier to take care of adult dogs than puppies? I. Puppies need to learn how to walk well on a leash. II. Adult dogs have less energy than puppies. III.It is harder for adult dogs to find a home than it is for puppies.

The author s seriousness regarding the situation can best be described in the following sentences. Pick the odd one out.

The word vexed means

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

Tagore was optimistic of the mutual cultural _____ through an association between East and West.

People jeer at the 'birth of Man' in the human consciousness when they

The two bridges were known

According to be passage given above, detective stories

The harmful effects of modern technology are

Mahatma Gandhi's views opposed industrialisation of villages because

There are more duchesses now because

Cyril did not want to climb trees because he

According to the passage, corduroy is essential in a gentleman wardrobe because

The observation of the Sociologists are based on a study of

Which of the statements reflects Nehru point of view?

The common people consider some of the questions that the scholars ask unimportant

According to this passage, people from outside London go to Piccadilly circus because it is

According to this passage, a criminal in a detective story generally gets caught

The statement that the dazzling sunshine was "for once unfiltered by layers of air" means

According to the passage, prosperity in industry depends upon

The author did not want to shoot the elephant because he

A 'many-side personality' means

The narrator was the seventh child in a family of

The author tends to the senior managers as

In this context, "intelligent interpretation of current event" means

If one used the same style of language with everyone, one would sound

The character of a nation is the result of its

Physical courage is an expression of

The statement that 'he later threw off the security bug' means that

Caterpillars cannot defend themselves because

The guard left the fragments because he

The writer of the above passage

The author uses the expression 'ugly deformities' to show his indignation at

According to the passage, there is always a gap between

Radioactive pollutants

The laws of nature based on observation are

In the context of this passage, a martyr is one who dies

According to the author, "salvation" of human beings lies in the

What does failure teach, besides letting us know our shortcomings?
1. We couldn't prepare ourselves up to the level of success
2. It tells us that we still need to learn
3. We learn from mistakes
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which one of the following is the correct explanation for the given statements ?
Drinking helps the unhappy man only to ?

Which of the following situations has/have prompted investors to look towards commodity markets ?
I. Dip in rates of internet in the US.
II. Easy Liquidity
III. Volatility in commodity prices.

With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made
1. Polar bears fast as long as eight months due to non-availability of prey.
2. Polar bears always give birth to triplets.
Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

What is the rural Indian scenario in terms of development ?
1. They have increased the number of primary schools.
2. Number of qualified teachers increased
3. Basic health care services are limited.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

With reference to the passage, consider the following statements ?
1. He was walking through the countryside.
2. The cottagers and farmers gave him enough food so that he could sleep at night without feeling hungry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

People were wandering here and there explains ?
1. People were eagerly waiting for ship to arrive at the harbour
2. People were waiting for cargo carried by the ship.
Which of the statement are true ? select the code given below .

According to the passage, why is it easier to take care of adult dogs than puppies?
I. Puppies need to learn how to walk well on a leash.
II. Adult dogs have less energy than puppies.
III.It is harder for adult dogs to find a home than it is for puppies.

The author s seriousness regarding the situation can best be described in the following sentences.
Pick the odd one out.

33.	The author did not want to shoot the elephant because he
A.	The author did not want to shoot the elephant because he
B.	was afraid of it
C.	did not have the experience of shooting big animals
D.	did not wish to kill animal which was not doing anybody any harm
Answer» C. did not have the experience of shooting big animals

34.	A 'many-side personality' means
A.	A 'many-side personality' means
B.	a complex personality
C.	a secretive person
D.	a person having varied interests
Answer» D. a person having varied interests

35.	The narrator was the seventh child in a family of
A.	The narrator was the seventh child in a family of
B.	8 children
C.	16 children
D.	23 children
Answer» B. 8 children

36.	The author tends to the senior managers as
A.	The author tends to the senior managers as
B.	ignorant and incompetent
C.	a little out of step with their work environment
D.	jealous of their younger colleagues
Answer» B. ignorant and incompetent

37.	In this context, "intelligent interpretation of current event" means
A.	In this context, "intelligent interpretation of current event" means
B.	rational explanation of events
C.	appropriate understanding of events
D.	intellectual outlook on events
Answer» B. rational explanation of events

38.	If one used the same style of language with everyone, one would sound
A.	If one used the same style of language with everyone, one would sound
B.	flat
C.	boring
D.	foolish
Answer» D. foolish

39.	The character of a nation is the result of its
A.	The character of a nation is the result of its
B.	mentality
C.	cultural heritage
D.	gross ignorance
Answer» E.

40.	Physical courage is an expression of
A.	Physical courage is an expression of
B.	emotions
C.	deliberation
D.	uncertainty
Answer» B. emotions

42.	Caterpillars cannot defend themselves because
A.	Caterpillars cannot defend themselves because
B.	are passive animals
C.	are lazy
D.	cannot acquire weapons
Answer» E.

43.	The guard left the fragments because he
A.	The guard left the fragments because he
B.	didn't notice them
C.	wished to punish Dantes
D.	was too lazy to bother
Answer» D. was too lazy to bother