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101.

Which one of the following is true?
A. Drugs do not inhibit our normal life style.
B. Drugs should be used only according to prescription.
C. Throw away the drug that produces side effects and try another.
D. Drugs may be taken with all kinds of foods.
Answer» C. Throw away the drug that produces side effects and try another.
Discussion
102.

Ultimately all these are gone with the wind. The above sentence shows that the writer

A. is quite satisfactory about the syllabus.
B. makes fun of teachers and their students.
C. enjoys the prevailing situation.
D. regrets our ignoring the aims of true education.
Answer» E.
Discussion
103.

The passage emphasises the need for
A. seeking easy questions in the examinations.
B. warning examiners who harass students in the examinations.
C. making dance and music compulsory in schools.
D. making examinations an enjoyable experience.
Answer» E.
Discussion
104.

The writer is dissatisfied with the examiners because they test students
A. aptitude.
B. creativity.
C. memory.
D. originality.
Answer» D. originality.
Discussion
105.

The writer s intention to compare the topic of discussion with that of dance and music is to
A. congratulate teachers who take good care of their students.
B. prove that dance and music alone can bring peace to us.
C. show how students of dance and music enjoy not only learning but also examinations.
D. popularise dance and music among all children.
Answer» D. popularise dance and music among all children.
Discussion
106.

According to the passage, the objectives of education should be
A. not to test bookish, rote memory.
B. to encourage originality and problem-solving ability.
C. to teach dance, music and drama to students in schools and colleges.
D. to reduce teacher-pupil ratio.
Answer» C. to teach dance, music and drama to students in schools and colleges.
Discussion
107.

Why according to the author do tourists prefer to visit hallowed homes of playwrights, writers and poets rather than visiting the habitation of eminent scientists?

A. Scientists are loathsome.
B. Houses of scientists are untidy and not well-preserved.
C. The houses of playwright and writers are welldecorated and are full of splendour
D. Science cannot explain human emotions. Hence, people have a soft corner for those who produce a splendid display of emotions in their work.
Answer» E.
Discussion
108.

The verb flock refers to.

A. large number of foreign tourists visiting homes of playwrights, writers, poets.
B. Indian tourists.
C. tourists in Britain.
D. local people.
Answer» B. Indian tourists.
Discussion
109.

Which of the following are beyond science s reach, according to the passage?
A. Complexity of time and tide.
B. Work of the mind.
C. Love and laughter, pain and loneliness.
D. Derivation of a formula.
Answer» D. Derivation of a formula.
Discussion
110.

The word magic refers to

A. solar and lunar eclipse.
B. setting of the sun, with all its beauty.
C. evening dusk.
D. the sunrise.
Answer» C. evening dusk.
Discussion
111.

Why is it that science cannot express friendship with a formula?

A. Friendship is beyond science s mastery.
B. Friendship is unknown to scientists.
C. Science and friendship cannot co-exist.
D. It is abstract term which cannot be grappled by science.
Answer» B. Friendship is unknown to scientists.
Discussion
112.

The tone of the passage is

A. sombre
B. satiric
C. tragic
D. ironic
Answer» B. satiric
Discussion
113.

The term Neo-rich means

A. the newly rich people.
B. the common people.
C. the aristocracy.
D. the industrialists.
Answer» B. the common people.
Discussion
114.

The latest symbol of modernity for the rural people is

A. the transistor.
B. the synthetic cloth.
C. the bicycle.
D. the wristwatch.
Answer» C. the bicycle.
Discussion
115.

The synthetic fibre has

A. never been popular in India.
B. been as popular as other kinds of fibre.
C. always been popular in India.
D. become popular during the last twenty years.
Answer» E.
Discussion
116.

The lowest common denominator of the Indian culture today is

A. Masala Dosa
B. synthetic fibre
C. Hema Malini
D. songs of Vividh Bharati
Answer» C. Hema Malini
Discussion
117.

According to the passage, why even our amateurish attempts motivate us?
A. Because these amateur attempts of ours are insincere ones.
B. Because they still are clumsy and need improvement.
C. Because even unknown forces of the universe are assisting us in them.
D. Because we never knew that this part ever existed inside us.
Answer» D. Because we never knew that this part ever existed inside us.
Discussion
118.

What is the meaning of the phrase full steam ahead ?
A. Interrupting an activity
B. Acting cautiously
C. Great increase
D. Progressing quickly.
E. Prudent progression
Answer» D. Progressing quickly.
Discussion
119.

Which of the following words is most similar to the word ADOPT as given in the passage?

A. mold
B. deduce
C. Embrace
D. Creative
E. Fluster
Answer» D. Creative
Discussion
120.

Which of the following words is most similar to the word ENSURE as given in the passage?

A. Confirm
B. Paced
C. Redundant
D. Weaken
E. Reject
Answer» B. Paced
Discussion
121.

Which of the following words is most OPPOSITE to the word MASSIVE as given in the passage?
A. Prominent
B. Insignificant
C. Enlarged
D. Filthy
E. Vouch
Answer» C. Enlarged
Discussion
122.

The main idea of the passage is

A. India has tremendous potential
B. Indian companies need to expand to international markets
C. the more things change the more they remain the same.
D. creative thinking is the key to India s success
E. None of these
Answer» D. creative thinking is the key to India s success
Discussion
123.

Which of the following is a cause for gravity?

A. Only (A)
B. Only (B)
C. Only (C)
D. All of these
E. Both (A) and (B)
Answer» C. Only (C)
Discussion
124.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE in the context of the passage?

A. A change in mindset can help promote innovation
B. The author believes India has tremendous potential
C. India suffers because of the belief the breakthrough ideas can only be generated abroad (d)Innovation automatically happens if a company subscribes to the latest management strategies
D. Innovation automatically happens if a company subscribes to the latest management strategies
E. All are true
Answer» E. All are true
Discussion
125.

An appropriate title for the passage would be

A. Industry Problems
B. Creativity Boon or Curse
C. What Ails Innovation
D. India Next Superpower
E. None of these
Answer» F.
Discussion
126.

Which of the following discourages innovation in India?

A. Adopting an 80 percent solution to a problem
B. Trying to focus both on product and process innovation
C. Focusing on the future benefits of an idea rather than present ones,
D. Making innovation system driven
E. None of these.
Answer» C. Focusing on the future benefits of an idea rather than present ones,
Discussion
127.

According to the author how can Indian companies compete and, excel internationally?
(A)Adequate preparation
(B)Cornering greater market share
(C)Implementing gradual change

A. Only (A)
B. Only (B)
C. Only (C)
D. All of these
E. None of these
Answer» B. Only (B)
Discussion
128.

How does socialization hinder innovation?
(A)It facilitates independent thinking.
(B)It heads us not to challenge established practices.
(C)Creates a strong belief in family values.

A. Only (A)
B. Only (B)
C. Only (C)
D. Both (A) and (C)
E. None of these
Answer» D. Both (A) and (C)
Discussion
129.

Choose the correct option for (10).

A. fresh
B. healthy
C. sound
D. strong
Answer» C. sound
Discussion
130.

Choose the correct option for (9).

A. since
B. because
C. never
D. whatever
Answer» C. never
Discussion
131.

Choose the correct option for (8).
A. educating
B. asking
C. brainwashing
D. developing
Answer» B. asking
Discussion
132.

Choose the correct option for (7).

A. earn
B. realize
C. get
D. capture
Answer» D. capture
Discussion
133.

Choose the correct option for (6).

A. substance
B. weight
C. gravity
D. load
Answer» C. gravity
Discussion
134.

Choose the correct option for (4).
A. presence
B. atmosphere
C. envelope
D. appearance
Answer» C. envelope
Discussion
135.

Choose the correct option for (5).
A. vary
B. displace
C. dissent
D. turn
Answer» B. displace
Discussion
136.

Choose the correct option for (3).
A. saturate
B. drown
C. immerse
D. sprinkle
Answer» D. sprinkle
Discussion
137.

Choose the correct option for (2).
A. greenery
B. diet
C. calories
D. starvation
Answer» C. calories
Discussion
138.

Choose the correct option for (1).
A. decided
B. convinced
C. assured
D. prescribed
Answer» E.
Discussion
139.

According to the passage, the cyber-world is
A. Beyond the imagination of people
B. Outside the purview of common people
C. not to be governed
D. ungovernable
Answer» E.
Discussion
140.

The author is of the opinion that
A. the centre should start negotiations with Google, Twitter and Facebook.
B. the centre should help the citizens evacuate their city.
C. the centre should not block the sites.
D. the centre should arrest the guilty.
Answer» E.
Discussion
141.

Which of the following is closest to the meaning of nebulous ?
A. confused
B. vague
C. iridescent
D. glowing
Answer» C. iridescent
Discussion
142.

The author s seriousness regarding the situation can best be described in the following sentences, Pick the odd one out.
A. Our leaders should display their powers of censorship when needed.
B. 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.
C. The politician deflect attention from their own incompetence.
D. If a few morphed images and spurious texts can unsettle an entire nation, then there is something deeply wrong with the nation.
Answer» D. If a few morphed images and spurious texts can unsettle an entire nation, then there is something deeply wrong with the nation.
Discussion
143.

The word spurious means
A. genuine
B. authentic
C. substantial
D. fake
Answer» E.
Discussion
144.

The author warns us against
A. not playing false with the citizens.
B. dangers inherent in the cyber-world.
C. not using the cyber-world judiciously.
D. not protecting the citizens from dangerous politicians.
Answer» C. not using the cyber-world judiciously.
Discussion
145.

Parody means
A. twist
B. jeopardize
C. ridicule
D. imitate
Answer» D. imitate
Discussion
146.

What is the opposite of wrong headed ?
A. silly
B. sane
C. insane
D. insensible
Answer» C. insane
Discussion
147.

The passage suggests different ways of keeping the public busy with inessentials . Pick the odd one out.
A. By blocking websites which are vaguely suspicious.
B. By blaming neighbouring countries across the border.
C. By turning the attention of the people to violence in Assam.
D. By getting involved in a discourse on bilateral relations.
Answer» C. By turning the attention of the people to violence in Assam.
Discussion
148.

The following is a list of statements made by the author of the above passage. Pick the odd one out
A. It is absurd to ban Twitter accounts that parody despatches from the Prime Minister s Office.
B. Twitter take these parodies for genuine despatches from the PMO.
C. To describe such forms of humour as misrepresenting the PMO makes the PMO look more ridiculous.
D. The Precedent for such action was set recently by the chief minister of West Bengal.
Answer» E.
Discussion
149.

All the following words mean chemicals except:
A. sands
B. substances
C. Pesticides
D. Deposits
Answer» B. substances
Discussion
150.

The main argument of paragraph 1 is:
A. that there are sinister interaction the use of chemicals.
B. that there are numerous reason for contamination of water supplies.
C. that there are many dangers from nuclear fallout.
D. that pesticides are dangerous.
Answer» C. that there are many dangers from nuclear fallout.
Discussion