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This section includes 1522 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your 8th Class knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 301. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions, the sentences P, Q, R and S, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from amongst the four given choices so as to form a coherent paragraph.P: Such a system will help to identify and groom executives for positions of strategists.Q: Evaluation of performance is more often than not done for the purpose of reward or punishment for past performance.R: They must become an integral part of the executive system'.S: Even where the evaluation system is for one's promotion to assume higher responsibilities, it rarely includes terms that are a key for playing the role of strategist effectively, e.g., the skills of playing the role of change agent and creative problem solving. |
| A. | SQPR |
| B. | SRQP |
| C. | RSQP |
| D. | QSRP |
| Answer» E. | |
| 302. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions, the sentences P, Q, R and S, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from amongst the four given choices so as to form a coherent paragraph.P: In the past, the customised tailoring units were localised to the township or city and catered exclusively to domestic demand.Q: Traditionally, Indians preferred custom- made clothing and the concept of ready- to-wear is a relatively recent one.R: Consumer awareness of styling issues and the convenience afforded by ready-to-wear helped RMG industry make small inroads into the domestic market in the 1980s.S: The customised tailoring outfits have always been a major source of clothing for domestic market. |
| A. | QRSP |
| B. | QSPR |
| C. | RSQP |
| D. | SQPR |
| Answer» C. RSQP | |
| 303. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions, the sentences P, Q, R and S, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from amongst the four given choices so as to form a coherent paragraph.P: Of course, they have not made the blunders that some others have made, but neither did they grow.Q: The chief executive had done an excellent job in welding a group of motley and successful companies into one profitable company.R: It is not surprising that company had been sitting on a cash hoard of about 24 billion year after year without any attempt to use it for growth or development.S: The chief executive of the General Electric Company in England once told me that he was very happy when there were no problems in any of his many divisions. |
| A. | QPSR |
| B. | SPQR |
| C. | RQSP |
| D. | SQRP |
| Answer» E. | |
| 304. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions, the sentences P, Q, R and S, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from amongst the four given choices so as to form a coherent paragraph.P: Businesses often feel that since they have a lot of market muscle and in such a dominant position, maintenance will be enough.Q: IBM has also suffered from lower priced clones when the mystique of computers was off and there was no longer a need for reassurance from the solidity of Big Blue.R: IBM fell behind on the concept of "connectivity" and has suffered as a result.S: In recent years, however, even mighty IBM found that market domination was not enough if you fall behind on concept. |
| A. | PSRQ |
| B. | RPQS |
| C. | RSQP |
| D. | SRPQ |
| Answer» B. RPQS | |
| 305. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions, the sentences P, Q, R and S, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from amongst the four given choices so as to form a coherent paragraph.P: One day, a 17 - year old shepherd boy came to visit his brothers and asked, why don't you stand up and fight the giant" Q: We all know the story of David and Goliath, in which there was a giant who was bullying and harassing the children in the village. R: But David said. No, he is not too big to hit; he is too big to miss." S: The brothers were terrified and they replied, don't you see he is too big to hit?" |
| A. | QPSR |
| B. | PRSQ |
| C. | QPRS |
| D. | QSRP |
| Answer» B. PRSQ | |
| 306. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions, the sentences P, Q, R and S, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Choose the most logical order of the sentences from amongst the four given choices so as to form a coherent paragraph.P: The computer took 45 hours of non-stop computation. Q: The computer was not allowed to learn from experience. R: This is not really surprising, because with eleven items of clothing the number of possible combinations is given by multiplying 11,10,9,8 and so on, which gives over 39 million combinations. S: Someone once used the IBM computer to work out the number of ways of getting dressed with eleven items of clothing. |
| A. | QSPR |
| B. | SRPQ |
| C. | SQRP |
| D. | SPRQ |
| Answer» E. | |
| 307. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions a disarranged sentence is given in which words or phrases are lettered P, Q, R and S. You are to arrange these to form a meaningful sentence.P: and was at once convincedQ: he sent a few copies of the book to well- known poetry criticsR: shaw read the first few lines of the volumeS: and awaited their reactionT: that what he was reading was real poetry |
| A. | RPTQS |
| B. | QSTPR |
| C. | RSPQT |
| D. | QPRST |
| Answer» B. QSTPR | |
| 308. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions a disarranged sentence is given in which words or phrases are lettered P, Q, R and S. You are to arrange these to form a meaningful sentence.P: the chief reason is that it is considered rude to differ with themQ: moreover, even agreeing with them completely is not considered good mannersR: in England it is not easy to keep up conversation with women in company;S: nor can you ask them to give a reason for the opinion they profess;T: you are also afraid of imposing your views upon them |
| A. | PSTQR |
| B. | RPSTQ |
| C. | PQRST |
| D. | RSTPQ |
| Answer» C. PQRST | |
| 309. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions a disarranged sentence is given in which words or phrases are lettered P, Q, R and S. You are to arrange these to form a meaningful sentence.P: as time passed, the layer of sludge became very thick and covered with mud,Q: when they died, they sank "to the ocean bed and decayed into sludgeR: the weight of water and mud pressing down on the sludgeS: countless tiny sea animals lived in the ocean millions of years agoT: changed it into tiny drops of oil |
| A. | PQRST |
| B. | QSTPR |
| C. | QPRST |
| D. | SQPRT |
| Answer» E. | |
| 310. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions a disarranged sentence is given in which words or phrases are lettered P, Q, R and S. You are to arrange these to form a meaningful sentence.P: the image dies as soon as it is seenQ: and based" on a delicate system of filming and recordingR: its working does not consist in storing or recording an imageS: the science of television is highly sophisticatedT: it rather catches and reflects an image like a mirror |
| A. | PRTSQ |
| B. | SQRTP |
| C. | QTRPS |
| D. | PQRST |
| Answer» C. QTRPS | |
| 311. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions a disarranged sentence is given in which words or phrases are lettered P, Q, R and S. You are to arrange these to form a meaningful sentence. P: a cycle of poor health that begins Q: in developing countries experience R: before they are born and S: many women T: persists through adulthood passing from generation to generation |
| A. | SRPQT |
| B. | PQRST |
| C. | SQPRT |
| D. | STRPQ |
| Answer» D. STRPQ | |
| 312. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions a disarranged sentence is given in which words or phrases are lettered P, Q, R and S. You are to arrange these to form a meaningful sentence. the narcissus (P)/ bloom (Q)/ is the (R)/ first to (S) |
| A. | PSQR |
| B. | PRSQ |
| C. | RSQP |
| D. | RPQS |
| Answer» C. RSQP | |
| 313. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions a disarranged sentence is given in which words or phrases are lettered P, Q, R and S. You are to arrange these to form a meaningful sentence. P: in the budget is artificial Q: but there is some merit in it R: as distinct from consumption S: the bifurcation of plan and non-plan funds T: in so far as it focuses attention on development expenses |
| A. | PRQTS |
| B. | SQRPT |
| C. | RTSQP |
| D. | SPQTR |
| Answer» E. | |
| 314. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions a disarranged sentence is given in which words or phrases are lettered P, Q, R and S. You are to arrange these to form a meaningful sentence. Adventure Programmes (P)/ adult programmes (Q)/ more than (R)/ children watch (S) |
| A. | PSRQ |
| B. | SQRP |
| C. | PRSQ |
| D. | SPQR |
| Answer» C. PRSQ | |
| 315. |
DIRECTIONS: In each of these questions a disarranged sentence is given in which words or phrases are lettered P, Q, R and S. You are to arrange these to form a meaningful sentence. tramp (P)/I was (Q)/ as free (R)/ as a (S) |
| A. | QRSP |
| B. | QPRS |
| C. | PQRS |
| D. | PRSQ |
| Answer» B. QPRS | |
| 316. |
DIRECTIONS: Arrange the jumbled words appropriately to form a meaningful sentence. is/reading/good/habit |
| A. | Good reading is a habit. |
| B. | A good habit is reading. |
| C. | Reading is a good habit. |
| D. | Habit is a good reading. |
| Answer» D. Habit is a good reading. | |
| 317. |
DIRECTIONS: Select the correctly punctuated sentence. The birds the flowers and the buds proclaim spring is here |
| A. | The birds/the flowers/and the buds proclaim the spring is here. |
| B. | The birds, the flowers, and the buds all proclaim the spring is here! |
| C. | The birds, the flowers, and the buds all proclaim the spring is here. |
| D. | The birds; the flowers; and the buds all proclaim the spring is here. |
| Answer» D. The birds; the flowers; and the buds all proclaim the spring is here. | |
| 318. |
DIRECTIONS: In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word sentence. A statement accepted as true without proof. |
| A. | axiom |
| B. | anomaly |
| C. | abdication |
| D. | conscription |
| Answer» B. anomaly | |
| 319. |
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence below, one word has been printed in bold type which is wrongly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word for each.Ishita's success is the result of a fortuitous combination of circumstances. |
| A. | fortituous |
| B. | fortuitous |
| C. | fortetuous |
| D. | fortetous |
| Answer» C. fortetuous | |
| 320. |
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence below, one word has been printed in bold type which is wrongly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word for each.Chandigarh police is keeping track of the kidnapper using electronic surveillance equipment. |
| A. | servillance |
| B. | serviliance |
| C. | surveillance |
| D. | serveillance |
| Answer» D. serveillance | |
| 321. |
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence below, one word has been printed in bold type which is wrongly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word for each. My neighbours have a bourgois and limited vision. |
| A. | burgeois |
| B. | bourgeus |
| C. | burgeons |
| D. | bourgeois |
| Answer» E. | |
| 322. |
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence below, one word has been printed in bold type which is wrongly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word for each.The aperchur of a camera is the size of the hole through which light passes to reach the film |
| A. | aparchure |
| B. | aperture |
| C. | apercher |
| D. | apertr |
| Answer» C. apercher | |
| 323. |
DIRECTIONS: In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word sentence.An imaginary land with perfect social order. |
| A. | zodiac |
| B. | sinecure |
| C. | Utopia |
| D. | Elysium |
| Answer» D. Elysium | |
| 324. |
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence below, one word has been printed in bold type which is wrongly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word for each.Everyone has a few idiosyncracies. |
| A. | idiosyncrasies |
| B. | idiosyncrasies |
| C. | idosyncracies |
| D. | idiosincracies |
| Answer» B. idiosyncrasies | |
| 325. |
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence below, one word has been printed in bold type which is wrongly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word for each.It was an unexpected denuement in the play performed by the artists. |
| A. | denoument |
| B. | denuemant |
| C. | denuement |
| D. | denouement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 326. |
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence below, one word has been printed in bold type which is wrongly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word for each.The weather is so hot that I am feeling full of longour. |
| A. | languor |
| B. | langur |
| C. | langoor |
| D. | languor |
| Answer» B. langur | |
| 327. |
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence below, one word has been printed in bold type which is wrongly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word for each.His life is so hectic that he is prepared to be tolerant of trivial pecadillos. |
| A. | pecedillos |
| B. | pecedilos |
| C. | peccadillos |
| D. | peccadillos |
| Answer» D. peccadillos | |
| 328. |
DIRECTIONS: In questions given below, out of four alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.One who is inexperienced in anything |
| A. | novice |
| B. | narcissist |
| C. | misologist |
| D. | libertine |
| Answer» B. narcissist | |
| 329. |
DIRECTIONS: In questions given below, out of four alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.One who sneers at the beliefs of others |
| A. | convalescent |
| B. | dilettante |
| C. | cynic |
| D. | fastidious |
| Answer» D. fastidious | |
| 330. |
DIRECTIONS: In questions given below, out of four alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given word/sentence. One who does a thing for pleasure and not as profession. |
| A. | ambidexterous |
| B. | agnostic |
| C. | ascetic |
| D. | amateur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 331. |
DIRECTIONS: In questions given below, out of four alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.A girl/woman who flirts with men. |
| A. | cynosure |
| B. | coquette |
| C. | effeminate |
| D. | henpecked |
| Answer» C. effeminate | |
| 332. |
DIRECTIONS: In questions given below, out of four alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.One who often talks of his achievements. |
| A. | egoist |
| B. | egotist |
| C. | bigot |
| D. | optimist |
| Answer» C. bigot | |
| 333. |
DIRECTIONS: In questions given below, out of four alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given word/sentence. A leader who sways his followers by his oratory. |
| A. | debonair |
| B. | suave |
| C. | demagogue |
| D. | cosmopolitan |
| Answer» D. cosmopolitan | |
| 334. |
DIRECTIONS: In questions given below, out of four alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.A person who is indifferent to pain and pleasures of life. |
| A. | hermit |
| B. | stoic |
| C. | hedonist |
| D. | recluse |
| Answer» C. hedonist | |
| 335. |
DIRECTIONS: In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word sentence.A wooden box with a front of wire for rabbits. |
| A. | hive |
| B. | burrow |
| C. | hutch |
| D. | aviary |
| Answer» D. aviary | |
| 336. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct option to punctuate the following: The wind blows gently |
| A. | The wind blows gently? |
| B. | The wind blows gently. |
| C. | The wind, blows, gently. |
| D. | The wind blows gently |
| Answer» C. The wind, blows, gently. | |
| 337. |
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct option to punctuate the following: Spring while we are writing is here |
| A. | Spring, while we are writing, is here. |
| B. | Spring! while we are writing is here! |
| C. | Spring while we are writing, is here. |
| D. | Spring, while we, are writing, is here. |
| Answer» B. Spring! while we are writing is here! | |
| 338. |
DIRECTIONS: Tick (a) the right option to give the correct meaning of each punctuation marks. We use a comma (,) |
| A. | to separate words |
| B. | to end a statement |
| C. | to introduce a quotation |
| D. | to indicate omitted words |
| Answer» B. to end a statement | |
| 339. |
DIRECTIONS: Tick (a) the right option to give the correct meaning of each punctuation marks. We use a semicolon (;) to |
| A. | to separate two main clauses |
| B. | to enclose actual words of a speaker |
| C. | to show sudden anger joy etc. |
| D. | to introduce a list of items |
| Answer» B. to enclose actual words of a speaker | |
| 340. |
DIRECTIONS: Tick (a) the right option to give the correct meaning of each punctuation marks. We use a hyphen (-) to |
| A. | form a compound word |
| B. | to end a sentence |
| C. | to indicate pause |
| D. | to end a question |
| Answer» B. to end a sentence | |
| 341. |
DIRECTIONS: Tick (a) the right option to give the correct meaning of each punctuation marks. You put quotation marks ("___") |
| A. | to indicate omissions |
| B. | to enclose quotations |
| C. | to show possessiveness |
| D. | to show a pause |
| Answer» C. to show possessiveness | |
| 342. |
DIRECTIONS: Tick (a) the right option to give the correct meaning of each punctuation marks. You put a full stop at the end of a _____. (.) |
| A. | sentence |
| B. | phrase |
| C. | question |
| D. | exclamatory sentence |
| Answer» B. phrase | |
| 343. |
DIRECTIONS: In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word sentence.A place to rest or a sleeping room in a college or public institution. |
| A. | dormitory |
| B. | cloakroom |
| C. | creche |
| D. | Elysium |
| Answer» B. cloakroom | |
| 344. |
DIRECTIONS: Find the correctly spelt words. |
| A. | Bouquete |
| B. | Bouquette |
| C. | Bouquet |
| D. | Boqquet |
| Answer» D. Boqquet | |
| 345. |
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence below, one word has been printed in bold type which is wrongly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word for each.If you give succor to someone who is suffering or in difficulties, it means you help them. |
| A. | sucour |
| B. | succour |
| C. | succuor |
| D. | succor |
| Answer» C. succuor | |
| 346. |
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence below, one word has been printed in bold type which is wrongly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word for each. Whatever the vicisitudes of her past life, Priya now seems to have come through. |
| A. | visitudes |
| B. | vicissitudes |
| C. | vicitudes |
| D. | viscitudes |
| Answer» C. vicitudes | |
| 347. |
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence below, one word has been printed in bold type which is wrongly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word for each.Lata Mangeskhar has thousands of songs in her repertoare. |
| A. | repertoir |
| B. | rapertoir |
| C. | repertoire |
| D. | repertare |
| Answer» D. repertare | |
| 348. |
DIRECTIONS: In each sentence below, one word has been printed in bold type which is wrongly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word for each.If you have an acquaintance with someone, you have met them and you know them. |
| A. | acquaintance |
| B. | acquaintence |
| C. | acquintance |
| D. | acquentence |
| Answer» B. acquaintence | |
| 349. |
Tick the most appropriate substitute for the given description: Matter written by hand- |
| A. | Manuscript |
| B. | Sculpture |
| C. | Inscription |
| D. | Monument |
| Answer» B. Sculpture | |
| 350. |
Tick the most appropriate substitute for the given description: A speech delivered without any preparation- |
| A. | Debate |
| B. | Declamation |
| C. | Extempore |
| D. | Symposium |
| Answer» D. Symposium | |