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1001.

Q: The Chief Minister had no time (A) / to pay attention (B) / on such simple matters.(C) / No error (D).

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
1002.

Q: The Chief Guest said, "It gives me great pleasure to be here this morning.”

A. The Chief Guest said that it gives it great pleasure to be here that morning.
B. The Chief Guest showed his pleasure.
C. The Chief Guest said that that gave me great pleasure to be there that morning.
D. The Chief Guest said that it gave him great pleasure to be there that morning.
Answer» E.
1003.

Q: The chapter and verse

A. full and precise reference
B. straightforward
C. a severe way of ruling
D. the thing of discontentment
Answer» B. straightforward
1004.

Q: The chairperson brushed…………………my suggestion.

A. out
B. over
C. aside
D. about
Answer» D. about
1005.

Q: The Central government is unable to provide the funds while Kerala has been stopped in its (A) tracks from seeking resources from (B) abroad, either from the Kerala(c) diaspora or from friendly(D) overseas governments.

A. C-B
B. A-D
C. B-D
D. A-B
E. No Interchange Possible
Answer» D. A-B
1006.

Q: The Central Bank has cut (1)/ Its policy repo rate by fifty basis points (3)/ but only a few banks has (3)/ lowered their base lending rates (4)/ No error (5).

A. The Central Bank has cut
B. Its policy repo rate by fifty basis points
C. but only a few banks has
D. lowered their base lending rates
E. No error
Answer» E. No error
1007.

Q: The CBI says there was no proper response to the earlier_____ it sent to the Police Commissioner, and alleges that he could have destroyed evidence that was initially gathered by the Special Investigation Team that he had ______ in the initial stage of the probe.Column I                                                Column IIA. Declaration                                     D. SupervisedB. Summonses                                   E. GovernC. Command                                       F. Administered

A. A-D
B. C-E
C. B-E
D. B-F and C-E
E. B-F and B-D
Answer» F.
1008.

Q: The case (A) / does not require (B) / that he is present. (C) / No error (D)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
1009.

Q: Directions(91): In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.The captain came (a)/presently but I (b)/ can’t say where he has (c)/ slipped out unnoticed. (d)/ No error (e)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
Answer» C. C
1010.

Q: The car-park was full, so we ________ to look for another place to park.

A. having
B. had
C. has
D. have
Answer» C. has
1011.

Q: The captain said to the Army , “March forward, now”.

A. The captain said to the army that march forward now.
B. The captain ordered the army to march forward then.
C. The captain ordered the army to march on that day.
D. The captain ordered the army to attack the enemy.
Answer» C. The captain ordered the army to march on that day.
1012.

Q: The camera I bought recently is not convenient.

A. hard to use.
B. difficult to use.
C. easy to use
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
1013.

Q: The cabinet approved amendments to the Insurance Law Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha.

A. Amendments pending in the Rajya Sabha, to the Insurance Law Bill was approved by the cabinet.
B. Amendments to the insurance Law bill pending in the Rajya Sabha was approved.
C. Amendments to the Insurance Law Bill was approved by the Cabinet pending in the Rajya Sabha.
D. Amendments to the Insurance Law Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, were approved by the Cabinet.
Answer» E.
1014.

Q: The burglar used the ladder who lied on the courtyard.

A. which was lying to the
B. that was laid at a
C. who is lying against the
D. No improvement
Answer» B. that was laid at a
1015.

Q: The bus had a close shave as its driver swerved to the right a split second before the on coming truck could run into it.

A. narrow escape
B. deep dent
C. serious accident
D. close collision
Answer» B. deep dent
1016.

Q: The burglar got in_________   the window.

A. at
B. by
C. through
D. from
Answer» D. from
1017.

Q: The builders have (a)/ promised a customers (b) / that the construction will be (c)/ completed as soon as possible. (d)/ No error (e)

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
E. e
Answer» C. c
1018.

Q: The Buddhists used the peacock feather in performing

A. religious rites
B. cleansing rituals
C. family functions
D. spiritual ceremonies
Answer» E.
1019.

Q: Directions (81): In questions given below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.The branch of science concerned with the origin, structure, and composition of rocks

A. Lexicographer
B. Petrology
C. Odontology
D. Radio Jockey
Answer» C. Odontology
1020.

Q: Directions (64): In these questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four suggested alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence Passive/Active Voice.The boys were playing Cricket.

A. Cricket had been played by the boys.
B. Cricket has been played by the boys.
C. Cricket was played by the boys.
D. Cricket was being played by the boys.
Answer» E.
1021.

Q: The boys respectfully wished their teacher good morning.

A. "Good morning , Madam, " said the boys to the teacher.
B. "Good morning , Madam, " said the boys to their teacher.
C. "Good morning," said the boys to their teacher.
D. "Good morning," said the boys to the teacher.
Answer» C. "Good morning," said the boys to their teacher.
1022.

Q: The boys killed the snake with a stick.

A. A snake with a stock was killed by the boys.
B. A snake is killed by the boys with a stick.
C. The snake was killed by the boys with a stick.
D. A stick killed by the boys with a snake.
Answer» D. A stick killed by the boys with a snake.
1023.

Q: A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement". The boys absented themselves for two days.

A. absented
B. had absented
C. were absented
D. No improvement
Answer» E.
1024.

Q: Directions (75): In the following questions, change the Statements given in Direct Speech form into Indirect Speech or vice versa, with the help of given four options (A),(B),(C),(D). The boy said, "Who dare call you a thief?"

A. The boy enquired who dared call him a thief.
B. The boy asked who called him a thief.
C. The boy told that who dared call him a thief.
D. The boy wondered who dared call a thief.
Answer» B. The boy asked who called him a thief.
1025.

Q: The boy said that he has read the book.

A. he had read
B. he has finished to read
C. he has already read
D. No improvement
Answer» B. he has finished to read
1026.

Q: The boy said, “Bravo ! You have done well.”

A. The boy said that he had done well.
B. The boy exclaimed that he had done well.
C. The boy applauded him, saying that he done well.
D. The boy said bravo he had done well.
Answer» D. The boy said bravo he had done well.
1027.

Q: Direction: Use the verbs given in brackets either in Active or Passive according to sense of the given sentence.The boy……..badly in an accident. (injure)

A. injured
B. was injured
C. is injured
D. were injured
Answer» C. is injured
1028.

Q: The boy has rung the bell.

A. The bell was rung by the boy.
B. The bell has been being rung by the boy.
C. The bell has been rung by the boy.
D. The bell was being rung by the boy.
Answer» D. The bell was being rung by the boy.
1029.

Q: The boy's father was trying to gain the Professor's approval, hence

A. he followed the Professor on his evening walks.
B. he pretended to be interested in observing the stars.
C. he boasted to the Professor about his son's riding skills.
D. he would make a display of his parental skills on seeing the narrator.
Answer» E.
1030.

Q: The boy's constant bike riding reflects his

A. longing for a simpler way of life
B. yearning for something exciting to occur
C. desire to escape from his father's influence
D. joy in being young and without responsibilities
Answer» C. desire to escape from his father's influence
1031.

Q: The boss said, "It's time we began planning our work".

A. The boss said that it was time they had begun planning their work.
B. The boss said that it was time they began planning our work.
C. The boss said that it was time they began planning their work.
D. The boss said that it was time we began planning his work.
Answer» B. The boss said that it was time they began planning our work.
1032.

Q: The border is surrounded by forces who mean business.

A. being selfish
B. being happy
C. being worried
D. being serious or dedicated
E. being nostalgic
Answer» E. being nostalgic
1033.

Q: The boat tilted and _____________ within minutes and only those wearing life jackets could save themselves.

A. entailed
B. flattered
C. capsized
D. profiteered
E. imposed
Answer» D. profiteered
1034.

Q: The Board of Directors (a)/ want all possible facilities (b)/and allowances for (c)/ itself. (d)/ No error (e)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
Answer» E. E
1035.

Q: The blossoming flowers and weakening the roots of our society (A)/ drug addiction (B) / which is eating away (C) / is the monster (D)

A. DBCA
B. DCAB
C. BDCA
D. BCDA
Answer» D. BCDA
1036.

Q: The belief that events are predetermined and therefore cannot be changed

A. autism
B. prism
C. chasm
D. fatalism
Answer» E.
1037.

Q: The beautiful, young girl (A)/ jumped in the river (B)/ in a state of depression. (C)/ No error. (D)

A. A
B. B
C. D
D. C
Answer» C. D
1038.

Q: The battle of Saratoga is included by Sir Edward Creasy among his fifteen decisive battles which have, by its result, affected the history of the world.I. by their resultsII. due to its resultIII. by virtue of their results

A. Only I is correct
B. Only II is correct
C. Only I and II are correct
D. Both I and III are correct
E. No correction required
Answer» E. No correction required
1039.

Q: The battle of life (A)/ is so monotonous today that people have to (B)/ go the picture to see real romance.(C)/ No error (D).

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
1040.

Q: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.The ball is in (one's) court

A. To be fearful of taking any action
B. To risk everything in one venture
C. To be responsible for further action
D. To pass the responsibility to another
Answer» D. To pass the responsibility to another
1041.

Q: The autumn season of Parliament will begin on Monday.

A. cession
B. mission
C. session
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
1042.

Q: 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.
1043.

Q: 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.
1044.

Q: The author’s main objective in writing the passage seems to be

A. to worm us of a dull future
B. to highlight the ill-effects of computer
C. to enhance our skill of time management
D. to unfold the healing powers of a gentle smile
Answer» E.
1045.

Q: 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.
1046.

Q: The author is in favor of restricting college admissions –

A. Only when degrees are delinked form jobs
B. When alternative avenues are open for the students
C. When the teacher student ratio is reduced
D. Only when parents think gtwice before sending their children
Answer» B. When alternative avenues are open for the students
1047.

Q: The author is in favor of restricting college admissions –

A. Only when degrees are delinked form jobs
B. When alternative avenues are open for the students
C. When the teacher student ratio is reduced
D. Only when parents think gtwice before sending their children
Answer» B. When alternative avenues are open for the students
1048.

Q: The author believes that –

A. It’s now too late to do anything about the problem
B. Language is a natural growth and cannot be shaped for our won purpose
C. The decline in the language can be stopped
D. The process of an increasingly bad language cannot be stopped
Answer» D. The process of an increasingly bad language cannot be stopped
1049.

Q: The author believes that the first stage towards the political regeneration of the language would be –

A. Taking the necessary trouble to avoid bad habits
B. Avoiding being frivolous about it
C. Clear thinking
D. For professional writers to help
Answer» D. For professional writers to help
1050.

Q: The author believes that -

A. English is become ugly
B. Bad language
C. Our thoughts are becoming uglier because we ae making the language uglier
D. Our civilization is decadent so nothing can be done to stop the decile of the language
Answer» D. Our civilization is decadent so nothing can be done to stop the decile of the language