Explore topic-wise MCQs in Competitive English.

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2901.

Q: Direction: In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.CONSPICUOUS

A. obvious
B. obscure
C. blatant
D. definite
Answer» C. blatant
2902.

Q: Constant effort to achieve something

A. attempt
B. vigour
C. enthusiasm
D. perseverance
Answer» E.
2903.

Q: Consisting of many things or parts

A. Numeral
B. Singular
C. Multitudinous
D. Few
Answer» D. Few
2904.

Q: Consensus

A. Leave
B. Agreement
C. Result
D. Perfume
Answer» C. Result
2905.

Q: Confront

A. Avoid
B. Oppose
C. Encounter
D. Meet
Answer» B. Oppose
2906.

Q: Confluence

A. Influence
B. Deception
C. Amalgamation
D. Confusion
Answer» D. Confusion
2907.

Q: CONFORM TO

A. comply
B. conflict between
C. confirm
D. confiscate
E. confine to
Answer» B. conflict between
2908.

Q: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.CONDEMN

A. denounce
B. commend
C. compliment
D. approve
Answer» B. commend
2909.

Q: Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

A. Foul
B. Aesthetic
C. Hideous
D. Gross
Answer» C. Hideous
2910.

Q: Concern above crising pollution led to the launch of various action plans.

A. Concern above
B. launch of
C. led to
D. action plans
Answer» B. launch of
2911.

Q: Have you ever felt that Computer are getting under your skin? Will, you have seen nothing yet. Scientists in the United states are……(11)……computer that are so………(12)……..that they can be seen into the fining of clothes or even…….(13)….in to the human body.These are…………..(14)…..as sub-dermal computers, and those who….(15)……then will be able to communicate through radio links to other computer arriers. Initially the……….(16)…….for this mindboggling micro-technology is …….(17)…..to be military one.Already the US army has developed a Computer of the…..(18)……of a pill, which can be ……(19)….and allow doctors to…….(20)….the health of soldiers on training missions.(Mark your answer 11)

A. designing
B. developing
C. inventing
D. preparing
Answer» B. developing
2912.

Q: complicated

A. complex
B. laid
C. split
D. simple
Answer» E.
2913.

Q: Complete the following statement:It is important to send used glass bottles to a recycling plant because____

A. they are not biodegradable
B. they can be reused
C. they can be sold
D. they can be used for decoration
Answer» B. they can be reused
2914.

Q: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.COMPLACENT

A. aggressive
B. amicable
C. discontent
D. smug
Answer» E.
2915.

Q: Competitive Hindutva has become the name of the game in the ongoing election season/, with the ostensibly secular Congress party trying desperately to/ demonstrate its Hindu credentials to cut from base of Hindu-nationalist BJP.I. Competitive Hindutva has becoming the name of the game in the ongoing election seasonII. with the ostensibly secular Congress party trying desperately toIII. demonstrate its Hindu credentials to cut into the base of Hindu-nationalist BJP

A. II
B. II,III
C. I,III
D. I
E. None of these
Answer» C. I,III
2916.

Q: Competitive federalism, in the context of interaction with foreign countries, promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has proved to be a double-edged sword.(I) In 1761 he was promoted to be member of council, under the presidency of Mr Vansittart, who had been introduced by Clive.(II) The industry was actively promoted by a Frenchman named Jumel, in the service of Mehemet Ali, from 1820 onwards with great success.(III) He actively promoted the incorporation of the left bank of the Rhine with France.

A. Only III
B. Both I and II
C. Only I
D. Both II and III
E. All of the above
Answer» D. Both II and III
2917.

Q: Comparing apples to oranges

A. To compare two things that have no difference
B. A useless effort
C. To be a fruit lover
D. To compare things that can't be compared
E. To be a miser
Answer» E. To be a miser
2918.

Q: Communicative English is the Achilles’s heel for he job aspirants.

A. weak spot
B. source of strength
C. what they cherish most
D. top priority
Answer» B. source of strength
2919.

Q: Commotion

A. transmission
B. tranquillity
C. transparency
D. transition
Answer» C. transparency
2920.

Q: Committing murder in revenge

A. Massacre
B. Vendetta
C. Homicide
D. Regicide
Answer» C. Homicide
2921.

Q: Come to light

A. To be well lit-up
B. To be obscure
C. To be known publicly
D. To pry a secret
Answer» D. To pry a secret
2922.

Q: Come hell or high water

A. Wait impatiently.
B. Try to outdo one another in public.
C. No matter what happens.
D. Project a clean image in public.
Answer» D. Project a clean image in public.
2923.

Q: Colossal

A. Epic
B. Rust
C. Teeny
D. Vast
Answer» D. Vast
2924.

Q: Cogent

A. suspicious
B. muddled
C. vague
D. plausible
Answer» E.
2925.

Q: coal as a fuel(A)/ in place of wood(B)/ during this period (C)/ people were beginning to use(D)

A. BDAC
B. ACDB
C. CDAB
D. DCAB
Answer» D. DCAB
2926.

Q: The library, if used properly, is invaluable in helping you develop discernment. It is rich………..(1)……….information that goes far beyond the……….(2)……….of any one text book or course…..(3)…….your text book authors does not make a particular……….(4)…………clear and you feel the need……..(5)………another description in greater detail………..(6)………in  other words, go to the library and ………7)….other books on the subject. By calling……(8)……..two or three writers dealing with the ……..(9)…….topic, you will find some…..(10)……of certain facts. In seeking additional sources, you will have gained immeasurably, for you will have seen what several experts perceive as being particularly important on common subject.(Mark your answer 4)

A. information
B. entry
C. explanation
D. point
Answer» E.
2927.

Q: Circulars are letters:

A. containing confidential information
B. containing circular arguments
C. circulated to a few selected officials
D. circulated to a large number of people
Answer» E.
2928.

Q: Circumstances will oblige me to go.

A. Under the circumstances, I should go.
B. I shall be obliged by the circumstances to go.
C. I will oblige the circumstances and go.
D. I shall be obliged to go by the circumstances.
Answer» E.
2929.

Q: Cigarette smoking causes two million deaths annually in the industrial states.

A. Two million deaths are being caused by cigarette smoking annually in the industrial states.
B. Two million deaths have been caused annually by cigarette smoking in the industrial states.
C. Cigarette smoking has been causing two million deaths annually in the industrial states.
D. Two million deaths are caused annually by cigarette smoking in the industrial states.
Answer» E.
2930.

Q: Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in the bold as used in the passage.FLAGGED

A. highlighted
B. stopped
C. bannered
D. caused
E. hoisted
Answer» B. stopped
2931.

Q: Choose the word which is most similar in meaning the word printed in the bold as used in the passage.FALLING SHORT

A. remaining tiny
B. limiting
C. stumbling upon
D. just satisfying
E. not meeting
Answer» F.
2932.

Q: Choose the word which is similar in meaning as the word 'tabooed' used in the passage.

A. Forbidden
B. Damaged
C. Accepted
D. Criticised
Answer» B. Damaged
2933.

Q: Choose the word which is most nearly the SIMILAR in meaning to the word ‘disseminating’ printed in Bold & Underline as used in the passage.

A. Sneer
B. Spread
C. Agree
D. Taunt
E. Barb
Answer» C. Agree
2934.

Q: Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage.gloomy

A. discouraging
B. disgusting
C. bright
D. tragic
E. versatile
Answer» D. tragic
2935.

Q: Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.Stereotype

A. Pattern
B. Same
C. Difference
D. Example
E. Similar
Answer» B. Same
2936.

Q: Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.Uptalk

A. Aptly
B. Loud
C. Talk up
D. High
E. Held
Answer» D. High
2937.

Q: Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.Spread

A. Increase
B. Profusion
C. Halt
D. Terms
E. Scope
Answer» D. Terms
2938.

Q: Choose the word which is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.Relying

A. Count
B. Depend
C. Ignore
D. Reckon
E. Lean
Answer» D. Reckon
2939.

Q: Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage.perpetrators

A. opponents
B. followers
C. sympathisers
D. leaders
E. maneuverers
Answer» F.
2940.

Q: Choose the word which is MOST similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage .Frequency

A. sound
B. habit
C. recurrence
D. average
E. occasion
Answer» D. average
2941.

Q: Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage.elusive

A. harmful
B. fatal
C. destructive
D. baffling
E. obstructing
Answer» E. obstructing
2942.

Q: Choose the word opposite in meaning in the given passage the bold in passage.UNSCRUPULOUS

A. corrupt
B. even
C. constant
D. honest
E. measured
Answer» E. measured
2943.

Q: Choose the word opposite in meaning in the given passage bold in passage.COMPLIANT

A. fixed
B. unyielding
C. stagnant
D. obedient
E. negative
Answer» C. stagnant
2944.

Q: Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning word printed in bold as used in the passage: PROPEL

A. drive
B. jettison
C. burst
D. acclimatize
E. modify
Answer» B. jettison
2945.

Q: Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage:FOSTERING

A. safeguarding
B. neglecting
C. sidelining
D. nurturing
E. ignoring
Answer» E. ignoring
2946.

Q: Choose the title most appropriate to the passage.

A. Game of life
B. Modern living
C. Crisis management
D. Effects of cheerful living
Answer» C. Crisis management
2947.

Q: Choose the synonyms of Remember.

A. Regret
B. Recall
C. Riddle
D. Receive
Answer» C. Riddle
2948.

Q: Choose the Synonym of DORMANT.

A. Modern
B. Permanent
C. Ancient
D. Inactive
Answer» E.
2949.

Q: In the following question choose the correctly spelt words.

A. Argumant
B. Arguemant
C. Argument
D. Arguement
Answer» D. Arguement
2950.

Q: Choose the correctly spelt word in the following.

A. Jelousy
B. Corupt
C. Intrest
D. Miniature
Answer» E.