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This section includes 4479 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Competitive English knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 151. |
Q: Who did you laugh at? |
| A. | Who was laughing at you? |
| B. | Who had been laughing at you? |
| C. | Who laughed at you? |
| D. | Who was laughed at by you? |
| Answer» E. | |
| 152. |
Q: Directions (65): 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.Who can question Gandhi’s integrity ? |
| A. | By whom Gandhi’s integrity can be questioned ? |
| B. | By whom can Gandhi’s integrity be questioned ? |
| C. | Gandhi’s integrity can be questioned by whom ? |
| D. | Who could have questioned Gandhi’s integrity ? |
| Answer» C. Gandhi’s integrity can be questioned by whom ? | |
| 153. |
Q: Who broke the wall painting? |
| A. | By whom was the wall painting broken? |
| B. | By who was the wall painting broken? |
| C. | By whom had the wall painting been broken? |
| D. | By whom was the wall painting broken? |
| Answer» B. By who was the wall painting broken? | |
| 154. |
Q: Who among the following was the actual culprit? |
| A. | The monkey |
| B. | Bhupati , the Minister |
| C. | The poor dimwitted farmer |
| D. | The old and trusted servant |
| E. | One of the royal guards |
| Answer» B. Bhupati , the Minister | |
| 155. |
Q: While two judges in the majority said the practice was arbitrary and, therefore, unconstitutional, the third judge called it (legally). |
| A. | illegal |
| B. | legality |
| C. | illegally |
| D. | No improvement |
| Answer» B. legality | |
| 156. |
Q: While provisions on equality and non-discrimination (1)/ would promote equal opportunity, (2)/ in the process, reservation at jobs should not be denied. (3)/ No error.(4) |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 157. |
Q: Read the following passage carefully and give the answer of the questions.When you buy a car, examine carefully the important features of the model you are considering. Many a buyer of the latest model has got into trouble by buying a car too broad or too long for his garage. Further more, a long car is too hard to manage in traffic and too difficult to park. Another feature is the comfort afforded. Are the seats nice and durably upholstered? Is there enough glass to give the driver a god view in all directions, particularly to the rear? It should be remembered that the heavier and the powerful car is, the more expensive it will be to operate. High powered motors, require expensive high-octane petrol. The greater weight means greater tyre wear and enlarged brakes. The old cliche is still true, it is not the initial cost but the upkeep which matters.While buying a car, one should specially consider its |
| A. | price |
| B. | maintenance cost |
| C. | upholstery |
| D. | brakes |
| Answer» C. upholstery | |
| 158. |
Q: While a student in London he began to take an interest in contemporary politics. (A)/ Wells was a British author and one of the earliest writers of science fiction. (B)/ But he later received a scholarship to study science in London. (C)/ He came from a lower-middle-class family and was apprenticed to a draper at the age of fifteen. (D) |
| A. | BCAD |
| B. | ACBD |
| C. | ADCB |
| D. | BDCA |
| Answer» E. | |
| 159. |
Q: Which word or group of words in the passage means 'infinite' ? |
| A. | Without limits |
| B. | Exceed their grasp |
| C. | Extension |
| D. | Deep |
| Answer» B. Exceed their grasp | |
| 160. |
Q: Which one of the following is formed with two consecutive statements after the rearrangement? |
| A. | D-E |
| B. | C-D |
| C. | B-E |
| D. | E-C |
| E. | A-B |
| Answer» E. A-B | |
| 161. |
Q: Which one of the following is most similar in meaning to “INTREPID” ? |
| A. | adventurous |
| B. | docile |
| C. | submissive |
| D. | fearless |
| E. | rash |
| Answer» E. rash | |
| 162. |
Q: Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage? |
| A. | Following tried and tested methods will enable a company to continue being successful globally |
| B. | A crisis is the optimal time for a company to make changes |
| C. | Generating new opportunities for the future should be the focus of innovation |
| D. | Empowering employees to voice their opinions causes disharmony in the company |
| E. | Innovation management is the key to growth for Indian companies |
| Answer» C. Generating new opportunities for the future should be the focus of innovation | |
| 163. |
Q: Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them. (A) Of the country's cultural and religious diversity. (B) Festivals in India are a reflection (C) Holi is one such festival, (D) However, residential societies (E) As it spreads goodwill among people. (F) Waste a lot of water while celebrating Holi. Which of the following would be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement? |
| A. | B |
| B. | A |
| C. | E |
| D. | D |
| E. | C |
| Answer» F. | |
| 164. |
Q: Which of the following would be the Third sentence? |
| A. | B |
| B. | C |
| C. | E |
| D. | C |
| E. | A |
| Answer» F. | |
| 165. |
Q: Which of the following would be the Second sentence? |
| A. | E |
| B. | A |
| C. | B |
| D. | C |
| E. | D |
| Answer» B. A | |
| 166. |
Q: Which of the following would be the Fourth sentence? |
| A. | B |
| B. | A |
| C. | E |
| D. | C |
| E. | D |
| Answer» D. C | |
| 167. |
Q: Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them. (A) Of the country's cultural and religious diversity. (B) Festivals in India are a reflection (C) Holi is one such festival, (D) However, residential societies (E) As it spreads goodwill among people. (F) Waste a lot of water while celebrating Holi. Which of the following would be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement? |
| A. | B |
| B. | A |
| C. | E |
| D. | D |
| E. | C |
| Answer» B. A | |
| 168. |
Q: Which of the following would be the First sentence? |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | C |
| D. | D |
| E. | E |
| Answer» E. E | |
| 169. |
Q: Which of the following would be the Fifth (Last) sentence? |
| A. | B |
| B. | A |
| C. | E |
| D. | C |
| E. | D |
| Answer» C. E | |
| 170. |
Q: Which of the following words should fill in the blank in (B) to make a contextually correct and meaningful sentence? |
| A. | arouse |
| B. | entails |
| C. | sheers |
| D. | garners |
| E. | evokes |
| Answer» C. sheers | |
| 171. |
Q: Which of the following words should fill in the blank in (A) to make a contextually correct and meaningful sentence? |
| A. | collusion |
| B. | commotion |
| C. | concession |
| D. | digression |
| E. | fluctuation |
| Answer» D. digression | |
| 172. |
Q: Which of the following words means the SAME as RELAXED, as highlighted in the passage? |
| A. | eased |
| B. | reached |
| C. | dressed |
| D. | associated |
| E. | stressed |
| Answer» B. reached | |
| 173. |
Q: Direction (1-5): Given below is a passage in which each line is numbered (1)-(5). Four words in each sentence are highlighted. Find out which word is not grammatically/contextually suitable in each of the numbered sentences. (1) There is a need to question those in power as it is fundamental to preserve the nation and a truthful democratic society, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday. (2) He also underscored the need for more accommodation in public discourse as democracy will be the “loser” if people refused to hear voices other than their own. (3) Delivering the Ramnath Goenka Memorial Lecture, he said all stakeholders in a democratic system, from parties to business leaders, citizens to institutions, have to realise that asking questions is good and healthy. (4) Mukherjee said people in power, across the spectrum of politics, business or civil society, by virtue of the position they enjoy, tend to dominate the discourse and effect its direction. (5) He said Indian civilisation has always celebrated plurality and promoted tolerance as these have been binding people together for centuries despite negligible differences. Which of the following words is not appropriate in Sentence 5? |
| A. | Plurality |
| B. | Tolerance |
| C. | People |
| D. | Negligible |
| E. | All correct |
| Answer» E. All correct | |
| 174. |
Q: Direction (1-5): Given below is a passage in which each line is numbered (1)-(5). Four words in each sentence are highlighted. Find out which word is not grammatically/contextually suitable in each of the numbered sentences. (1) There is a need to question those in power as it is fundamental to preserve the nation and a truthful democratic society, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday. (2) He also underscored the need for more accommodation in public discourse as democracy will be the “loser” if people refused to hear voices other than their own. (3) Delivering the Ramnath Goenka Memorial Lecture, he said all stakeholders in a democratic system, from parties to business leaders, citizens to institutions, have to realise that asking questions is good and healthy. (4) Mukherjee said people in power, across the spectrum of politics, business or civil society, by virtue of the position they enjoy, tend to dominate the discourse and effect its direction. (5) He said Indian civilisation has always celebrated plurality and promoted tolerance as these have been binding people together for centuries despite negligible differences.Which of the following words is not appropriate in Sentence 4? |
| A. | Spectrum |
| B. | Virtue |
| C. | Dominate |
| D. | Effect |
| E. | All correct |
| Answer» E. All correct | |
| 175. |
Q: Direction (1-5): Given below is a passage in which each line is numbered (1)-(5). Four words in each sentence are highlighted. Find out which word is not grammatically/contextually suitable in each of the numbered sentences. (1) There is a need to question those in power as it is fundamental to preserve the nation and a truthful democratic society, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday. (2) He also underscored the need for more accommodation in public discourse as democracy will be the “loser” if people refused to hear voices other than their own. (3) Delivering the Ramnath Goenka Memorial Lecture, he said all stakeholders in a democratic system, from parties to business leaders, citizens to institutions, have to realise that asking questions is good and healthy. (4) Mukherjee said people in power, across the spectrum of politics, business or civil society, by virtue of the position they enjoy, tend to dominate the discourse and effect its direction. (5) He said Indian civilisation has always celebrated plurality and promoted tolerance as these have been binding people together for centuries despite negligible differences. Which of the following words is not appropriate in Sentence 2? |
| A. | Underscore |
| B. | More |
| C. | Discourse |
| D. | Refused |
| E. | All correct |
| Answer» C. Discourse | |
| 176. |
Q: Direction (1-5): Given below is a passage in which each line is numbered (1)-(5). Four words in each sentence are highlighted. Find out which word is not grammatically/contextually suitable in each of the numbered sentences. (1) There is a need to question those in power as it is fundamental to preserve the nation and a truthful democratic society, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday. (2) He also underscored the need for more accommodation in public discourse as democracy will be the “loser” if people refused to hear voices other than their own. (3) Delivering the Ramnath Goenka Memorial Lecture, he said all stakeholders in a democratic system, from parties to business leaders, citizens to institutions, have to realise that asking questions is good and healthy. (4) Mukherjee said people in power, across the spectrum of politics, business or civil society, by virtue of the position they enjoy, tend to dominate the discourse and effect its direction. (5) He said Indian civilisation has always celebrated plurality and promoted tolerance as these have been binding people together for centuries despite negligible differences. Which of the following words is not appropriate in Sentence 1? |
| A. | Those |
| B. | Preserving |
| C. | Truthful |
| D. | Said |
| E. | All correct |
| Answer» D. Said | |
| 177. |
Q: Direction (1-5): Given below is a passage in which each line is numbered (1)-(5). Four words in each sentence are highlighted. Find out which word is not grammatically/contextually suitable in each of the numbered sentences. (1) There is a need to question those in power as it is fundamental to preserve the nation and a truthful democratic society, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday. (2) He also underscored the need for more accommodation in public discourse as democracy will be the “loser” if people refused to hear voices other than their own. (3) Delivering the Ramnath Goenka Memorial Lecture, he said all stakeholders in a democratic system, from parties to business leaders, citizens to institutions, have to realise that asking questions is good and healthy. (4) Mukherjee said people in power, across the spectrum of politics, business or civil society, by virtue of the position they enjoy, tend to dominate the discourse and effect its direction. (5) He said Indian civilisation has always celebrated plurality and promoted tolerance as these have been binding people together for centuries despite negligible differences. Which of the following words is not appropriate in Sentence 3? |
| A. | Stakeholders |
| B. | From |
| C. | Realise |
| D. | Healthy |
| E. | All correct |
| Answer» F. | |
| 178. |
Q: Which of the following words given in the options should come at the place marked as ‘D’ in the above paragraph to make it grammatically and contextually meaningful and correct? Also, the word should fill the two sentences given below to make them contextually correct and meaningful?(i) They aim to prevent women from being _______ to a secondary role.(ii) United were _______ to division two. |
| A. | forecasted |
| B. | relegated |
| C. | researched |
| D. | published |
| E. | vanished |
| Answer» C. researched | |
| 179. |
Q: Which of the following words can replace the word given in bold in (B) without changing the meaning of the sentence? |
| A. | Measures |
| B. | Deviations |
| C. | Regulations |
| D. | Standards |
| E. | Abbreviations |
| Answer» E. Abbreviations | |
| 180. |
Q: Which of the following words can replace the word given in bold in (A) without changing the meaning of the sentence? |
| A. | gentry |
| B. | Fortes |
| C. | rage |
| D. | tantrum |
| E. | rampage |
| Answer» C. rage | |
| 181. |
Q: Which of the following words can fit in “____________”, as given in the passage? |
| A. | accounting |
| B. | briefing |
| C. | intertwining |
| D. | spending |
| E. | bettering |
| Answer» B. briefing | |
| 182. |
Q: Which of the following will be the THIRD sentence ? |
| A. | E |
| B. | C |
| C. | B |
| D. | F |
| E. | D |
| Answer» D. F | |
| 183. |
Q: Which of the following will be the LAST sentence ? |
| A. | C |
| B. | D |
| C. | E |
| D. | F |
| E. | B |
| Answer» C. E | |
| 184. |
Q: Which of the following will be the SECOND sentence ? |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | F |
| D. | C |
| E. | D |
| Answer» E. D | |
| 185. |
Q: Which of the following will be the FIRST sentence ? |
| A. | E |
| B. | A |
| C. | B |
| D. | C |
| E. | D |
| Answer» B. A | |
| 186. |
Q: Which of the following will be the FIFTH sentence ? |
| A. | C |
| B. | D |
| C. | B |
| D. | F |
| E. | A |
| Answer» F. | |
| 187. |
Q: Which of the following statements is true according to the given passage? |
| A. | India has far too many languages. |
| B. | India is a vast country with not too many languages. |
| C. | India has as many languages as Europe does. |
| D. | Indian languages are not as well developed as those of Europe. |
| Answer» C. India has as many languages as Europe does. | |
| 188. |
Q: Which of the following statements is not true in the context of the passage? |
| A. | If we don't smile we are ruining out present |
| B. | If we smile we are mad |
| C. | The frown on our face in an indication of the stress |
| D. | Confidence and optimism help us to be cheerful |
| Answer» C. The frown on our face in an indication of the stress | |
| 189. |
Q: Which of the following statements is not true as per the information given in the passage above?(I) Many international universities are cancelling their plans to build universities in China owing to increasing restriction by Chinese government.(II) Although there is huge demand for UK universities in China, the number of UK universities is coming down.(III) Parents want their children to be more inclined towards the Western education for stronger workforce instead of retaining their culture and identity. |
| A. | Only A |
| B. | Both A & C |
| C. | Both B & C |
| D. | All A, B, C |
| E. | Only C |
| Answer» E. Only C | |
| 190. |
Q: Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage ? |
| A. | just naming and shaming the perpetrators does not account for culpability |
| B. | due process has failed leading to crimes |
| C. | sexual harassment is anything that makes a woman uncomfortable |
| D. | the campaign has broken the power structures |
| E. | Both 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. due process has failed leading to crimes | |
| 191. |
Q: Which of the following statements is incorrect? |
| A. | Only violence can be used against violence. |
| B. | Violence is not inherently ill |
| C. | Violence is a historically accepted fact. |
| D. | Violence cannot be ignored. |
| Answer» B. Violence is not inherently ill | |
| 192. |
Q: Which of the following statements is correct in regard to the given passage? |
| A. | The few analysts in emerging markets who rate products are generally less sophisticated than their counterparts in advanced economies. |
| B. | Unlike in advanced markets there are few extrajudicial arbitration mechanisms in emerging markets to which one can appeal. |
| C. | Even as wireless communication spreads throughout the West, vast regions of China and India remain without telephones. |
| D. | Unpredictable government behaviour can stymie any operation. |
| E. | All are correct |
| Answer» F. | |
| 193. |
Q: Which of the following statements is/are true in the context of the passage?1. Science and technology are neither good nor bad.2. Through machines, man can achieve all progress. 3. Science and technology bring great risks and temptations. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 194. |
Q: Which of the following statement is false in the context of the passage? |
| A. | The typical chief executive is mostly similar to Gorillas. |
| B. | It is found that voice quality account for 23% of listeners. |
| C. | Height, quality of sounds , posture are negative indicators . |
| D. | Both (1) and (2) |
| E. | Both (2) and (3) |
| Answer» D. Both (1) and (2) | |
| 195. |
Q: Which of the following statement is true regarding newspapers? |
| A. | The first weekly newspaper was published in Germany by Johann Carolus in 1904. |
| B. | The world’s first broadsheet newspaper printed in quarto size was published in Amsterdam, called Courante uyt Italien, Duytslandt, &c. |
| C. | The first English newspaper known as the Oxford Gazette, was renamed the London Gazette later. |
| D. | The Relation qualifies as the world’s first newspaper since it was printed in folio, not quarto. |
| E. | The first English newspaper was published in 1695 in Oxford, England known as the Oxford Gazette. |
| Answer» D. The Relation qualifies as the world’s first newspaper since it was printed in folio, not quarto. | |
| 196. |
Q: Direction(42): Select the correct or preferred spelling for each of these commonly misspelled wordsWhich of the following spellings is preferred in American English? |
| A. | acknowledgement |
| B. | acknowlegment |
| C. | acknowlegement |
| D. | acknowledgment |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197. |
Q: Direction(41): Select the correct or preferred spelling for each of these commonly misspelled wordsWhich of the following spellings is correct? |
| A. | Abbreviate |
| B. | Abreviate |
| C. | Abrrviate |
| D. | Abbreviat |
| Answer» B. Abreviate | |
| 198. |
Q: Direction(45): Select the correct or preferred spelling for each of these commonly misspelled wordsWhich of the following spellings is correct? |
| A. | concensus |
| B. | consencus |
| C. | consenssus |
| D. | consensus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 199. |
Q: Direction(44): Select the correct or preferred spelling for each of these commonly misspelled words Which of the following spellings is correct? |
| A. | commitment |
| B. | comitment |
| C. | comitmment |
| D. | comitmant |
| Answer» B. comitment | |
| 200. |
Q: Direction(43): Select the correct or preferred spelling for each of these commonly misspelled wordsWhich of the following spellings is correct? |
| A. | arguement |
| B. | arguemant |
| C. | argument |
| D. | arguemint |
| Answer» D. arguemint | |