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151.

The words gunk in the last line refers:
A. to the waste products deposited by sanitary engineers
B. to the debris found in rivers
C. to unidentifiable chemical found in water.
D. to the domestic water supplies.
Answer» D. to the domestic water supplies.
Discussion
152.

Water pollution can only be understand:
A. in relation to world contamination
B. by the whole human race
C. in context
D. in relation to the number of pesticides that exist.
Answer» B. by the whole human race
Discussion
153.

Water contamination has become serious:
A. since water pollution was difficult to assess.
B. since nature has taken a hand in pollution.
C. since chemists began to use new substances.
D. since businessmen authorised the use of chemicals.
Answer» D. since businessmen authorised the use of chemicals.
Discussion
154.

Which of the following has the three degrees of the adjective in their correct form?
A. Cold, more cold, coldest
B. Important, importanter, importantest
C. Long, Longer, Longest
D. Good, Better, betterest
Answer» D. Good, Better, betterest
Discussion
155.

In the phrase a good thing the determiner used is-
A. good
B. thing
C. athing
D. a
Answer» E.
Discussion
156.

The verb in the clause they enter school is in
A. Simple Past Tense
B. Simple Present Tense
C. Present Perfect Tense
D. Present Continuous Tense
Answer» C. Present Perfect Tense
Discussion
157.

Both the words educator and entertainer are

A. Nouns
B. Pronouns
C. Verbs
D. Adjectives
Answer» B. Pronouns
Discussion
158.

The public distribution system, which provides food at_______is a subject of vital concern.

A. fair prices
B. low prices
C. high prices
D. as per capita income
Answer» C. high prices
Discussion
159.

Which of the following is true of public distribution system?

A. It has improved its effectiveness over the years.
B. It is unique in the world because of its effectiveness.
C. It has remained effective only in the cities.
D. It has reached the remotest corner of the country.
Answer» D. It has reached the remotest corner of the country.
Discussion
160.

What should be an appropriate step to make the PDS effective?

A. To make it target group oriented
B. To increase the amount of food grains per ration card
C. To decrease the allotment of food grains
D. To reduce administrative cost
Answer» B. To increase the amount of food grains per ration card
Discussion
161.

The full form of PDS is

A. Private distribution system
B. Partial distribution system
C. Party distribution system
D. Public distribution system
Answer» E.
Discussion
162.

What, according to the passage, would be the rationale of making the PDS target-group oriented?

A. It will abolish the imbalance of urban and rural sector.
B. It will remove poverty.
C. It will give food to the poorest section without additional cost.
D. It will motivate the target-group population to work more.
Answer» D. It will motivate the target-group population to work more.
Discussion
163.

The aboriginals are looked after by
A. the Tourism Department
B. some NGOs
C. the Government of India
D. the Anthropological Department of the Government
Answer» E.
Discussion
164.

The Jarawas, Sentinelese, Onges and Shompenites are mainly found in
A. Andaman and Nicobar
B. Port Blair
C. Andaman
D. Nicobar
Answer» D. Nicobar
Discussion
165.

The so-called modern civilization has been accepted in general by
A. the Jarawas
B. some of the Nicobarese and the Onges
C. all the aboriginals
D. the Nicobarese
Answer» E.
Discussion
166.

The original residents migrated to the islands from
A. Sri Lanka and Myanmar
B. India and Myanmar
C. India and Andaman
D. Myanmar and Nicobar
Answer» C. India and Andaman
Discussion
167.

Original residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are
A. Negroid and Mongolese
B. Negroid
C. Mongolese
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Negroid
Discussion
168.

Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
A. Covered
B. Blocked
C. Closed
D. Concluded
E. Intercepted
Answer» D. Concluded
Discussion
169.

What is the tone of the author in the last sentence of the passage?
A. resignation
B. cautious
C. relief
D. concern
Answer» C. relief
Discussion
170.

According to the author, the present state of knowledge about heredity has made geneticists.
A. introspective
B. accusative
C. arrogant
D. optimistic
Answer» E.
Discussion
171.

Which of the following is not true, according to the passage?
A. Society is not affected by the research in genetic engineering.
B. Genetic engineers are not able to say some things with certainty.
C. If genetic information is not properly handled, it will create problems.
D. Manipulation of genes is presently done only in tissue cell.
Answer» B. Genetic engineers are not able to say some things with certainty.
Discussion
172.

Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word squarely as used in the passage?
A. rigidly
B. firmly
C. directly
D. at right angle
Answer» D. at right angle
Discussion
173.

Which of the following, according of genetics in becoming an exact science?
(A) Technicians will not be able to determine the time when genetic disorder will set in
(B) Technicians have not been able to manipulate germ cells.
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Either A or B
Answer» D. Either A or B
Discussion
174.

According to the author, what is the main cause of sting operations?
A. Sting operations are for the betterment of society and public good.
B. Sting operations are about organised people in law enforcement.
C. Because all such operations are paid.
D. It is a source of employment.
E. Other than given options.
Answer» B. Sting operations are about organised people in law enforcement.
Discussion
175.

Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage?
A. Despite pronouncements, conflict between sting operations and privacy will continue to remain a contentious point in future.
B. Sanctity attached to personal privacy of a person was expanded by the SC in two subsequent judgements.
C. Indeed, nothing is more deleterious to a man's physical happiness.
D. All of the above
E. Other than given options
Answer» E. Other than given options
Discussion
176.

The young mother had to work in the office

A. 48 hours a week.
B. all the seven days a week.
C. 40 hours a week.
D. 8 hours a week.
Answer» D. 8 hours a week.
Discussion
177.

The word Facility in sentence refers to

A. getting adequate salary.
B. employing someone to look after the child.
C. her job in the travel agency.
D. living in a well furnished apartment.
Answer» C. her job in the travel agency.
Discussion
178.

Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word 'Pioneer' as used in the passage?
A. Speculator
B. Trailblazer
C. Settler
D. Follower
E. Immigrant
Answer» C. Settler
Discussion
179.

The mother stopped coming home for lunch because

A. she had to work extra hours to earn more.
B. she was not interested in looking after the baby.
C. her house was far away from the office.
D. she was not able to control her angry baby.
Answer» E.
Discussion
180.

Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word 'Hatched' as used in the passage?
A. Conspired
B. Produced
C. Devised
D. Managed
E. Unplanned
Answer» F.
Discussion
181.

The sentence If I had money, I would not have done it means

A. I had no money and so I left the baby alone.
B. I had no money and so I did not leave the baby alone.
C. I had money and so I did not leave the baby alone.
D. I had money and so I left the baby alone.
Answer» B. I had no money and so I did not leave the baby alone.
Discussion
182.

Which one of the following statements about the judge Mr. Harrison Hall is correct ?
A. He can tolerate cruelty both to children and animals.
B. He can tolerate cruelty neither to children nor to animals.
C. He can tolerate cruelty to children but not to animals.
D. He can tolerate cruelty to animals but not to children.
Answer» C. He can tolerate cruelty to children but not to animals.
Discussion
183.

What should be the purpose of reading a book?

A. To take it for granted.
B. To understand the contents.
C. To contradict.
D. To weigh and consider.
Answer» E.
Discussion
184.

Why are some books to be tasted?

A. To be read only in parts.
B. To be read for fun.
C. To be read with great care.
D. To be read with great attention.
Answer» B. To be read for fun.
Discussion
185.

How is man s character influenced by the art of writing?
A. It makes him a full man.
B. It makes him an exact man.
C. It makes him a great writer.
D. It makes him a ready man.
Answer» C. It makes him a great writer.
Discussion
186.

What kind of books is to be read by the deputy ?

A. Interesting books.
B. Meaner sort of books.
C. Extraordinary books.
D. Ordinary books.
Answer» C. Extraordinary books.
Discussion
187.

What is meant by chewed and digested?

A. Partly read and understood.
B. Understood without any effort.
C. Thoroughly read and understood.
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
Discussion
188.

Hypnosis means

A. anaesthesia
B. hocus-pocus.
C. auto-suggestion.
D. suggestion made in trance.
Answer» E.
Discussion
189.

Nobody is laughing at hypnotherapy now, because they are
A. taking it seriously.
B. annoyed.
C. sad.
D. angry.
Answer» B. annoyed.
Discussion
190.

The purpose of hypnotherapy is to

A. carry out research.
B. check out the success rate.
C. cure patients.
D. make life easier.
Answer» E.
Discussion
191.

German and British doctors used hypnosis as

A. it was a substitute for anaesthesia.
B. it was fashionable during the war period.
C. anaesthesia was not available.
D. anaesthesia was not needed.
Answer» B. it was fashionable during the war period.
Discussion
192.

Treating war neurosis means
A. dealing with war problems.
B. curing war anxiety
C. curing madness.
D. curing brain fever.
Answer» C. curing madness.
Discussion
193.

If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes there will be

A. fewer people evacuated.
B. fewer environmental changes.
C. fewer animals going crazy.
D. a lower death rate.
Answer» E.
Discussion
194.

What prediction may be made by obeserving animal behaviour?

A. The ten kilometre radius of epicentre
B. Ecological conditions
C. An impending earthquake
D. The number of people who will die
Answer» D. The number of people who will die
Discussion
195.

How can animals perceive these changes when human beings cannot ?

A. By running round the house, they can feel the vibrations.
B. Human beings don t know where to look.
C. Animals are smarter than human beings.
D. Animals have certain instincts that human beings don t possess.
Answer» E.
Discussion
196.

Which of the following is not true?

A. The Chinese failed to predict the earthquake.
B. All birds and dogs in a ten kilometre range went wild before the quake.
C. Some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake.
D. By observing animal behaviour scientists perhaps can predict earthquakes.
Answer» B. All birds and dogs in a ten kilometre range went wild before the quake.
Discussion
197.

In this passage the word evacuate means

A. destroy.
B. expel.
C. remove.
D. exile.
Answer» D. exile.
Discussion
198.

Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. Small-pox Vaccinations
B. Infectious Diseases
C. The World Health Organisation
D. The Eradication of Small-pox
Answer» E.
Discussion
199.

What was the goal of the campaign against small-pox ?

A. To provide mass vaccinations against small-pox worldwide.
B. To initiate worldwide projects for small-pox, malaria and yellow fever at the same time.
C. To decrease the spread of small-pox worldwide.
D. To eliminate small-pox worldwide in ten years.
Answer» E.
Discussion
200.

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of technical terms in the nomenclature of

A. Sports.
B. Government.
C. Farming.
D. Fishing.
Answer» C. Farming.
Discussion