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901.

Q: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, then select option 'No error'.The J&K Administration / has withdrew the advisory /asking tourists to cut short/ their visit to Kashmir.

A. their visit to Kashmir
B. has withdrew the advisory
C. asking tourists to cut short
D. No error
Answer» C. asking tourists to cut short
902.

Q: The investigation also ______that another pilot flying as Staff On Duty entered the cockpit after pressing the cockpit buzzer several times. The pilot in command ______that he allowed the SOD inside the cockpit because the buzzer was distracting.Column I                                              Column IIA. Divulged                                         D. AdvancedB. Rejected                                         E. SubmittedC. Communicated                             F. Recommended

A. C-D
B. B-E
C. A-E
D. A-F
E. B-E
Answer» D. A-F
903.

Q: The interviewer said, “Rajiv, I’m impressed with you."

A. The interviewer says I am impressed with Rajiv.
B. The interviewer said to Rajiv that he had been impressed with you.
C. The interviewer told Rajiv that he was impressed with him.
D. The interviewer told to Rajiv that he is impressed with him.
Answer» D. The interviewer told to Rajiv that he is impressed with him.
904.

Q: Directions: In the questions, a part of the sentence is given in Underline. Below are given alternatives to the Underline part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).The interesting tale had its beginning more than fifty years ago.

A. was started
B. initiated
C. began
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
905.

Q: The injustice from the sentence pronounced (a)/ above that great scientist, is (b)/ now evident to us all. (c)/ No error (d).

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
Answer» C. c
906.

Q: The Indian Government is encouraging the Europeans to visit India.

A. The Europeans are encouraged by the Indian Government to visit India.
B. The Europeans are encouraged by the Indian Government to visit India.
C. The Europeans are being encouraged by the Indian Government to visit India.
D. The Europeans is being encouraged by the Indian Government to visit India.
Answer» D. The Europeans is being encouraged by the Indian Government to visit India.
907.

Q: The Icelandic Centre for Social Research and Analysis does the work of-

A. advising many countries on controlling use of drugs etc. by young adults
B. going around at night with patrolling groups in many European countries.
C. showing teenagers anti-abuse programmes, which stop teenagers from drinking.
D. legally allowing children 12 years and more to remain outside their homes after 6 pm.
Answer» B. going around at night with patrolling groups in many European countries.
908.

Q: The housing problem in Mumbai becomes more serious day by day.

A. No Improvement
B. become
C. had become
D. is becoming
Answer» E.
909.

Q: The house remained_____ for a long time.

A. evicted
B. empty
C. vacant
D. blank
Answer» D. blank
910.

Q: The hotel _________ is built near my college is meant for the rich.

A. what
B. that
C. when
D. where
Answer» C. when
911.

Q: The Hindu Goddess used the peacock as

A. a royal throne
B. a trusted messenger
C. an ornamental bird
D. a mode of transport
Answer» E.
912.

Q: The…….of fish yields nourishing oil.

A. liver
B. stomach
C. eyes
D. head
Answer» B. stomach
913.

Q: The…….of fish yields nourishing oil.

A. liver
B. stomach
C. eyes
D. head
Answer» B. stomach
914.

Q: The health minister _____ the need to make the laparoscopic surgery available to the common people and ____ it’s reach.

A. stressed, larger
B. emphasized, restrict
C. underscored, widen
D. repeated, narrow
E. spotted, extend
Answer» D. repeated, narrow
915.

Q: Directions (54): Which of the following phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence meaningfully correct. Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark “No Error” as your answer.The harsh and simple reality of India’s job situation is that we are not creating as many jobs as we need to.

A. is that we are no creating
B. is that we are know creating
C. is that we were no creating
D. is that we are not created
E. No error
Answer» F.
916.

Q: The guide said to the tourists, "This will be the best day of your life."

A. The guide told the tourists this that would be the best day of their lives.
B. The guide told the tourists that this will be the best day of their lives.
C. The guide told the tourists that this would be the best day of their lives.
D. The guide told the tourists that that would be the best day of their lives.
Answer» E.
917.

Q: The groom said to the bride, "I will take good care of you."

A. The groom had promised the bride that he would have taken good care of her.
B. The groom promises the bride that he would take good care of her.
C. The groom promised the bride that he would take good care of her.
D. The groom has promised the bride that he will be taking good care of her.
Answer» D. The groom has promised the bride that he will be taking good care of her.
918.

Q: The greed of human beings leads to over utilization of natural resources.

A. leads for
B. No substitution required
C. lead to
D. leading to
Answer» C. lead to
919.

Q: The greater the demand, higher the price

A. high
B. the high
C. the higher
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
920.

Q: Direction: In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.The greater the demand, _____ the price.

A. the higher
B. the higher
C. higher
D. high
Answer» B. the higher
921.

Q: The Government should work for the better distribution of wealth.

A. equitable
B. just
C. fair
D. No improvement
Answer» B. just
922.

Q: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The Government is setting up a special surveillance cell for epidemic-prone diseases at flood-ravaged Bihar.

A. The Government is setting up
B. at flood-ravaged Bihar
C. a special surveillance cell
D. for epidemic-prone diseases
Answer» C. a special surveillance cell
923.

Q: The government has signed (a)/ a memorandum of understanding with (b)/ the company to set up (c)/ a piant in the state. (d)/ No error (e)

A. a
B. c
C. d
D. e
E. b
Answer» E. b
924.

Q: The government is (A)/ expected to issue a statement (B) /regarding the investigation (C)/ to the press (D).

A. (A)
B. (B)
C. (C)
D. (D)
E. No error
Answer» F.
925.

Q: The government has (A) tampered with institutions by appointing its own people to positions of (B)authority, and by using the (C) Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax authorities, the Central Bureau of Investigation and the (D)police as bulldozers to flatten out any site of opposition.

A. A-C
B. B-D
C. C-D and A-B
D. C-D
E. A-D
Answer» E. A-D
926.

Q: The government believes that the present slowdown, marked by five ____________ quarters of dropping growth, is merely a cyclical one.

A. luxurious
B. successful
C. cramped
D. consecutive
E. spacious
Answer» E. spacious
927.

Q: The government can see scarcely any valid reason to launch an inquiry.

A. cannot scarcely see any valid reason.
B. can see any valid reason scarcely.
C. can scarcely see any valid reason.
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
928.

Q: The global trade war has come to a welcome pause/. On the sidelines of the G-20 meeting in Argentina over the weekend US and Chinese presidents agreed to a 90-day truce/. The two countries will try to find an amicable solution to the various problems which will be plaguing bilateral trade relations which has bearings on world trade as well.I. The global trade had to come to a welcoming pauseII. On the sidelines of the G-20 meeting in Argentina US and Chinese presidents came to an agreeable 90-day truceIII. The two countries has been trying to find an amicable solution to the various problems plaguing bilateral trade relations which has bearings on world trade as well.

A. I,III
B. II
C. II,III
D. III
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
929.

Q: The girl in the red dress said to me, "Where is the film studio?"

A. The girl in the red dress inquired me where the film studio is.
B. The girl in the red dress asked me where is the film studio.
C. The girl in the red dress asked me where the film studio is.
D. The girl in the red dress asked me where the film studio was.
Answer» E.
930.

Q: The girl wondered where the sparrows had gone.

A. The girl said , "Oh ! Where had the sparrows gone?"
B. The girl said , "Oh ,! where have the sparrows gone ?"
C. The girl said , "Oh ! Where the sparrows have gone?"
D. The girl said , "Oh ! Where are the sparrows?"
Answer» C. The girl said , "Oh ! Where the sparrows have gone?"
931.

Q: The General presented us a detailed battle plan.

A. A detailed battle plan was presented to us by the General.
B. Presenting of a detailed battle plan was being done by the General to us.
C. A detailed battle plan will be presented to us by the General.
D. The General presents us a detailed battle plan.
Answer» B. Presenting of a detailed battle plan was being done by the General to us.
932.

Q: The fur coats were imported from Sweden by us.

A. Sweden imported the fur coats.
B. Sweden was imported the fur coats.
C. We imported the fur coats from Sweden.
D. We had imported the fur coats from Sweden.
Answer» D. We had imported the fur coats from Sweden.
933.

Q: The full form of PDS is

A. Private distribution system
B. Partial distribution system
C. Party distribution system
D. Public distribution system
Answer» E.
934.

Q: The footballers has been arguing with the coach since morning.

A. was
B. have been
C. had been
D. no improvement
Answer» C. had been
935.

Q: The foolish crows______ to sing.

A. crow
B. jump
C. tried
D. try
Answer» D. try
936.

Q: The food production has always been_________of   population growth.

A. ahead
B. slow
C. adequate
D. stagnant
Answer» B. slow
937.

Q: 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.
938.

Q: In the following questions, same of the error and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and mark your answer.The five team members (A)/ shared the prize money (B)/ between themselves. (C)/ No error (D)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
939.

Q: The flash of the torch………a cobra.

A. exposed
B. displayed
C. disclosed
D. revealed
Answer» E.
940.

Q: The first inning (A) / to travel match (B) was very sensational, (C) / No error. (D)

A. A
B. C
C. B
D. D
Answer» B. C
941.

Q: The firing of several guns during a battle or as part of a ceremony.

A. scarce
B. salve
C. plexus
D. salvo
Answer» E.
942.

Q: The film ‘Udta Punjab’ faced several cuts at the hands of the censor board and ________ before its release but Alia won _______ for her portrayal.

A. leaked, praise
B. watch, critics
C. measured, criticism
D. looked, battle
E. reviewed, critics
Answer» B. watch, critics
943.

Q: The farmer finds (A)/ it difficult to find (B)/ buyers to sell their (C)/ fresh organic produce (D).

A. (A)
B. (B)
C. (C)
D. (D)
E. No error
Answer» F.
944.

Q: Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.The father said, “He is a good boy.” The father

A. said that he is a good boy
B. told that he is a good boy
C. said that he was a good boy
D. told that he was a good boy
Answer» D. told that he was a good boy
945.

Q: The farmer are working in the field from sunrise and will continue to do so until sunset.

A. were working
B. have been working
C. have worked
D. No improvement
Answer» C. have worked
946.

Q: The false appearance of the building erected for the function was blown away in the storm.

A. Exterior
B. Facade
C. Skelton
D. No improvement
Answer» C. Skelton
947.

Q: The failure of crops in successive years put the farmer in a tight corner.

A. in a closed room
B. in a small field
C. in a difficult situation
D. in a meadow
Answer» D. in a meadow
948.

Q: The exclusion was not based on gender or sex, but on religious (A) / by veteran lawyer K. Parasaran, sought a (B) / the Nair Service Society, represented (C)/ review of the verdict on the ground that (D) /faith in and character of the deity. (E)

A. DACBE
B. ABDCE
C. CBDAE
D. BCDAE
E. CBADE
Answer» D. BCDAE
949.

Q: The examination begins (A)/ from Monday (B)/ next week. (C)/ No error (D)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
950.

Q: The exact opposite

A. Antithesis
B. Analogous
C. Prosthesis
D. Aesthete
Answer» B. Analogous