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501. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Please do not __________ an offer made by the Chairman. |
A. | deny |
B. | refuse |
C. | refrain |
D. | refuge |
Answer» C. refrain | |
502. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ I like __________ in the sun. |
A. | laying |
B. | lay |
C. | lie |
D. | lying |
Answer» E. | |
503. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ I cannot conceive of _____________ accepting the post. |
A. | he |
B. | his |
C. | him |
D. | he'll |
Answer» C. him | |
504. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ My younger brother _____ my grandfather. |
A. | looks on |
B. | looks after |
C. | looks to |
D. | looks of |
Answer» C. looks to | |
505. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ They abandoned their comrades __________ the wolves. |
A. | by |
B. | between |
C. | on |
D. | among |
Answer» E. | |
506. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ The starving man _____ able to walk. |
A. | can barely |
B. | were barely |
C. | are barely |
D. | was barely |
Answer» E. | |
507. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ The new railway counter at Dwarka should _____ all travellers. |
A. | benefit |
B. | reward |
C. | reserve |
D. | provide |
Answer» B. reward | |
508. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Few people know that flowers use textures to __________ different kinds of insects. |
A. | signal |
B. | feel |
C. | attract |
D. | distract |
Answer» D. distract | |
509. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Harish soon gained _________ in English. |
A. | provincialism |
B. | proficiency |
C. | efficiency |
D. | eminency |
Answer» C. efficiency | |
510. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ The clock has __________ for want of winding. |
A. | run down |
B. | run short |
C. | run past |
D. | run up |
Answer» B. run short | |
511. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ He gives everyone _________ the class opportunities for practice. |
A. | at |
B. | in |
C. | of |
D. | on |
Answer» C. of | |
512. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ I haven't had _____ opportunity to study during the day. |
A. | very |
B. | many |
C. | much |
D. | more |
Answer» D. more | |
513. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ The aim of a Peace Council is ________ rather than cure. |
A. | salvation |
B. | preservation |
C. | maintenance |
D. | cultivation |
Answer» C. maintenance | |
514. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ The train is expected to arrive in a few minutes _____ platform six. |
A. | in |
B. | above |
C. | near |
D. | on |
Answer» E. | |
515. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ An animal species becomes _____ when its last existing member dies. |
A. | exist |
B. | existing |
C. | extinct |
D. | extract |
Answer» D. extract | |
516. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ One should always set _____ some money for emergency. |
A. | aside |
B. | on |
C. | by |
D. | out |
Answer» B. on | |
517. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ She has finished writing the article, ______ |
A. | has she? |
B. | isn't it? |
C. | hasn't she? |
D. | is it? |
Answer» D. is it? | |
518. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Naresh made a fortune _____ buying and selling used cars. |
A. | at |
B. | by |
C. | in |
D. | on |
Answer» C. in | |
519. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.Sushma has a deep _____ for drunkards. |
A. | hatred |
B. | hate |
C. | hated |
D. | hating |
Answer» B. hate | |
520. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question,choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.I have been _____ this problem since noon. |
A. | working into |
B. | working on |
C. | working for |
D. | with after |
Answer» C. working for | |
521. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.Pour the juice _____ the glass. |
A. | in |
B. | into |
C. | onto |
D. | on |
Answer» C. onto | |
522. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ I am _______________this crime. |
A. | ignorant on |
B. | innocent of |
C. | indebted to |
D. | ignoring |
Answer» C. indebted to | |
523. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Health is too important to be ___________. |
A. | discarded |
B. | disposed |
C. | neglected |
D. | detested |
Answer» D. detested | |
524. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ The villager cried __________ his voice for help |
A. | on the top of |
B. | in the top of |
C. | from the top of |
D. | at the top of |
Answer» E. | |
525. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Simon teaches children __________ water colour painting |
A. | the art on |
B. | the art in |
C. | the art by |
D. | the art of |
Answer» E. | |
526. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ I was _____________ paying the toll tax. |
A. | free from |
B. | exonerated from |
C. | exempted from |
D. | exposed to |
Answer» D. exposed to | |
527. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ I have decided _____ my course of action. |
A. | upon |
B. | with |
C. | for |
D. | of |
Answer» B. with | |
528. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ After a noisy and tumultuous supper, we __________ for the day. |
A. | retirement |
B. | retiring |
C. | retired |
D. | retire |
Answer» D. retire | |
529. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ This school isn't _____ from the last one. |
A. | more different |
B. | any different |
C. | difference |
D. | any difference |
Answer» C. difference | |
530. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ Do not _____ your own personal views upon the reader. |
A. | expose |
B. | interpose |
C. | express |
D. | impose |
Answer» E. | |
531. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question,choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ He ________ the low pay |
A. | moan at |
B. | complain about |
C. | grumbled at |
D. | ran after |
Answer» D. ran after | |
532. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question,choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ He is _______ connected. |
A. | respectively |
B. | respective |
C. | respectably |
D. | respectable |
Answer» D. respectable | |
533. |
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question,choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ After retirement Surti lived _______ Australia. |
A. | in |
B. | at |
C. | over in |
D. | over at |
Answer» B. at | |
534. |
The Regent (released Voltaire) P (having discovered that he had imprisoned) Q (Ran innocent man and gave him a pension) S_x005F_x000D_ The correct sequence should be |
A. | P Q R S |
B. | P R S Q |
C. | Q R S P |
D. | Q R P S |
Answer» E. | |
535. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: They feel that during their time, young boys and girls were better behaved, more obedient, and had greater respect for their elders.Q: Young people on the other hand, feel that they are capable enough to learn on their own rather than lean heavily on the older generation for any guidance.R: The people belonging to the older generation always wonder as to what has gone wrong with the new generation.S: They feel that a lack of respect for the old will ruin and spell disaster for the young._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | PRSQ |
B. | SPQR |
C. | PRQS |
D. | RPSQ |
Answer» E. | |
536. |
The sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph |
A. | Thesis |
B. | Topic sentence |
C. | Both A & B |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» D. None of the above | |
537. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P. Farmers could no longer pay their loans and some banks were closed down.Q. Prices dropped due to increased supply, which was followed by a drought.R. The country was well advanced in technology and farmers increased their production levels.S. The Great Depression in America began with overproduction and low prices in the agricultural sector._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | RQPS |
B. | QPSR |
C. | PSRQ |
D. | SRQP |
Answer» E. | |
538. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: About 30 new hydro projects are now under execution with an installed capacity of 5,600 MW.Q: However, with the rapid increase in demand for power, higher priority was given to the pithead super thermal power stations as their gestation period was smaller than that of the hydel schemes.R: Many projects were taken up for execution after independence and at one time (1962-63), the capacity contribution from hydro schemes was equal to thermal schemes.S: The first hydro generating unit in India was commissioned in Darjeeling (W.Bengal) in 1897._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | RQPS |
B. | SRQP |
C. | QPSR |
D. | PQRS |
Answer» C. QPSR | |
539. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: As a result, they are more able to live in harmony with themselves and with the world that surrounds them.Q: Stabilizing meditation is catalogued as one of the hardest techniques of meditation because followers must keep their minds under total control for long period of time.R: The benefits of this meditation, according to the followers, is that meditators can experience full understanding of their thoughts and ideas.S: This consists of maintaining full attention to their role object focus._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | QSRP |
B. | PQRS |
C. | QPSR |
D. | PRQS |
Answer» B. PQRS | |
540. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: He wanted to do something to deliver the humanity from all such misery. He reflected on this problem for long.Q: Siddhartha was greatly touched as he saw an old man, a sick man and a dead body.R: At last on hearing some words from the mouth of a hermit which encouraged him to renounce the world, he decided to leave the palace and go into the forest formeditation.S: Before going, he had a lasting glance on his beloved wife Yashodhra and son, Rahul, who were enjoying a sound sleep at midnight._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | PRSQ |
B. | RPQS |
C. | PQRS |
D. | QPRS |
Answer» E. | |
541. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: The main manifestations of violence in recent times have been extremism, terrorism, assassination by bombs and bullets.Q: In the modern world, violence has taken many forms, each signifying the evil side of man and his design to destroy the principle of equity, justice and truth.R: Another related activity is the hijacking of aircrafts, vehicles etc.S: A new dimension to the cult of violence has been added by the cult of kidnapping of innocent person and subsequent black mail._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | QPSR |
B. | PSRQ |
C. | PRQS |
D. | SRPQ |
Answer» B. PSRQ | |
542. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: Children with poor phonological skills progress more poorly.Q: The consensus concerns the causal role of phonological skills in young children’s reading progress.R: Studies of the factors governing reading development in young children have achieved a remarkable degree of consensus over the past two decades.S: Children who have good phonological skills, or good phonological awareness become good readers and good spellers._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | QSPR |
B. | SPQR |
C. | RQSP |
D. | PQRS |
Answer» D. PQRS | |
543. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: Then the liberalisation process became inevitable.Q: It encourages initiative, entrepreneurship and competition which is very vital for growth of the economy.R: In due course of time our institutions became stagnant, corrupt and inefficient due to permit raj and centralized control.S: Liberalisation enhances economic activities._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | PQSR |
B. | RPSQ |
C. | QPRS |
D. | RSQP |
Answer» C. QPRS | |
544. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: There was once a time when people looked forward to the lazy evenings.Q:They had a simple choice of programmes on Doordarshan.R: It was entirely up to them- to watch or not to watch the selected presentation.S: Today, the satellite and Cable Television have stormed the media world of information and entertainment._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | PSQR |
B. | RQPS |
C. | PQRS |
D. | QPRS |
Answer» D. QPRS | |
545. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: All these ensure that the world we live in grows a new skin every few years.Q: These influences do, of course, work on humankind but they have the greatest impact on that section of society which is on the threshold of discovery-discovery of the self, of life and of living.R: The life and times of two generations cannot be identical or even similar, thanks to modern research, progress in science, faster and easier communications and even distasteful things like inflation and population explosion.S: These changes in due course affect our thinking and influence our attitudes, expectations, behavioural patterns and values._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | PSQR |
B. | RPSQ |
C. | QSPR |
D. | QPSR |
Answer» C. QSPR | |
546. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: Those who say death should be the punishment in some cases, agree that it is to be in special cases alone, the most heinous and gravest of crimes.Q: They feel that it is only fear of severe punishment that will deter the criminal and reduce the occurrence of heinous crimes.R: The advocates and the abolitionists of capital punishment have their own arguments in support of their stand.S: The most prominent argument put forth by the advocates of the death penalty is that of deterrence._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | RPSQ |
B. | PQSR |
C. | SQPR |
D. | QPSR |
Answer» B. PQSR | |
547. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: A certain moral code of conduct is ultimately necessary to ensure that the society does not fall prey to degeneration of values, which would lead to rampantsufferings and ultimately chaos.Q: Society’s concerns are our concerns: anything capable of causing a detrimental impact on it in the short term or in course of time is ultimately bound to affect usand our children.R: When we talk about social morality of any kind, what comes into play is our ability to feel for the well-being of our society.S: It is a concern to help the society by safeguarding it from unwanted ills and malaise and ensuring its well-being that is at the root of social morality._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | PSQR |
B. | RPSQ |
C. | QPSR |
D. | PQRS |
Answer» C. QPSR | |
548. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: Superstitions exist throughout the world despite scientific advances.Q: One cannot heed anybody’s sneezes if one has to be punctual on duty or ‘cannot miss a flight.R: But the spread of science and education among the masses has certainly given rise to a significant number of persons who do not believe in these superstitions.S: The compulsions of modern life have also caused some of the superstitions to fade out._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | RPSQ |
B. | SQRP |
C. | SRQP |
D. | PRSQ |
Answer» E. | |
549. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: Superstitions mean an irrational belief in or notion of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, or the like.Q: This is a universal phenomenon cutting across caste, communal, and even national boundaries.R: All over the globe, people have superstitions, although the superstitions may vary from country to country or from region to region.S: Nor does education drives away superstitions completely._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | PQRS |
B. | SQRP |
C. | QRPS |
D. | RPSQ |
Answer» B. SQRP | |
550. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ P: Biographies of great men can also help us in learning good manners.Q: Courtesy and politeness is the key to good manners.R: No doubt these are little words but if they are spoken at the right moment and in a soft and sweet voice, they are bound to work wonders.S: The use of polite words like "Sorry", "Please", "Thank you", "Beg your pardon", "Sir" etc. creates a healthy impact on the minds of others._x005F_x000D_ |
A. | PRSQ |
B. | RPSQ |
C. | QPSR |
D. | SPQR |
Answer» D. SPQR | |